Overall score
Ballajura
49.7/100
Beechboro
43.3/100
Ballajura for investment and value; Beechboro for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ballajura
49.7/100
Beechboro
43.3/100
Crime rate
Ballajura
43.1 / 1k
Beechboro
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ballajura
165
Beechboro
116
Population
Ballajura
18,459
Beechboro
9,112
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 | Ballajura | Beechboro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 48 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 116 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Population | 18,459 | 9,112 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Ballajura is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Beechboro is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Ballajura is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Beechboro answers with excellent public transport, plus generous parks and open space.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ballajura, while Beechboro 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.