Overall score
Beachlands
39.7/100
Mount Tarcoola
36.5/100
Beachlands for investment and schools; Mount Tarcoola for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beachlands
39.7/100
Mount Tarcoola
36.5/100
Crime rate
Beachlands
132.8 / 1k
Mount Tarcoola
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachlands
22
Mount Tarcoola
39
Population
Beachlands
1,400
Mount Tarcoola
3,257
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 | Beachlands | Mount Tarcoola |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 19 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 39 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 7.1% |
| Population | 1,400 | 3,257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Beachlands reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Mount Tarcoola is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Tarcoola sits among greener hillside streets, while Beachlands keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Beachlands tends to lead on schools and education options, while Mount Tarcoola stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Beachlands sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Mount Tarcoola.
Beachlands suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Tarcoola is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.