Overall score
Agnes Banks
48.9/100
Berkshire Park
41.3/100
Agnes Banks for retirees and families; Berkshire Park for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Agnes Banks
48.9/100
Berkshire Park
41.3/100
Crime rate
Agnes Banks
51.6 / 1k
Berkshire Park
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Agnes Banks
21
Berkshire Park
12
Population
Agnes Banks
996
Berkshire Park
2,149
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Agnes Banks | Berkshire Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.6 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 34 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 996 | 2,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Agnes Banks is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Berkshire Park is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Agnes Banks pulls ahead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Berkshire Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Agnes Banks, while Berkshire Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.