Overall score
Beachlands
34.9/100
Beresford
34.6/100
Beachlands vs Beresford, WA suburb comparison
Beachlands for investment and value; Beresford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeachlandsBeresford
Crime rate
Beachlands
5117.4 / 1k
Beresford
4951.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachlands
3
Beresford
3
Population
Beachlands
1,400
Beresford
1,463
Metric leadBeachlands 2Beresford 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBeresford
- Best for familiesBeresford
- Best for investmentBeachlands
- Best for best valueBeachlands
- Best for best schoolsBeresford
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beachlands | Beresford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.9/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.2/100 | 19.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 5117.4 / 1k | 4951.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 18 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 1,400 | 1,463 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Beachlands is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Beresford is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Beachlands pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Beresford is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Beachlands generally means more approachable housing costs, while Beresford leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Beachlands suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Beresford is the stronger match for retirees and families.