Thinking about buying your first home in Miller (2168)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Miller is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Miller a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Miller (2168) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Miller suits buyers who need a detached house in south-west Sydney and cannot stretch beyond $900,000. The median sits at $890,000, the stock is mostly separate houses, and 41 parks within 1.6 kilometres means outdoor space for families. Air quality is clean at a 12-month median AQI of 36. With a median age of 35 and 35 childcare services nearby, the suburb has a young-family character, even if school ICSEA scores of 903 sit below the Sydney average.
Who would not love it
The data is blunt here. Miller sits in SEIFA decile 1 of 10, the lowest disadvantage band in NSW. Only 32% of dwellings are owner-occupied, meaning you would be buying into a predominantly rental neighbourhood. Walkability scores in the 32nd percentile, there are no gyms within 1.6 kilometres, and just two cafes. If neighbourhood amenity, school performance, or a sense of established owner-occupier community matters to you, the numbers do not support this suburb.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm your specific block's bushfire-prone status directly with Liverpool Council. Nearly 11% of the postcode is affected, and insurance premiums can vary sharply between neighbouring lots. - Get full detail on your First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme eligibility. The data flags only partial relief at the $890,000 median, so clarify the exact duty saving with Revenue NSW before you set your budget. - With 44 days on market and only 23 sales recorded, the price sample is thin. Commission an independent valuation rather than relying on the median alone.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Miller?
BOCSAR · MILLER 2168
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K22,55512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+181%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT49%223 reports
ASSAULT28%127 reports
DRUG OFFENCES22%101 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED65%
NON-DOMESTIC35%
Across 127 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Miller
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Liverpool station · 3.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · All
Small sample
$500per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Not enough quarterly data to show a trend for this selection.
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Cecil Hills2171
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2.9 km away
Liverpool2170
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4.0 km away
Prairiewood2176
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4.7 km away
Cabramatta2166
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6.1 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2168
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2168. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Miller is the primary suburb with postcode 2168 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Miller is the main locality.
Which local government area is Miller in?
Miller (2168) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Miller?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Miller (2168) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Miller flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Miller. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Miller?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Miller (2168), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Miller (2168) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Miller (2168). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Miller changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Miller (2168) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
