Overall score
Beachport
37.8/100
Southend
42.6/100
Beachport for schools; Southend for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beachport
37.8/100
Southend
42.6/100
Crime rate
Beachport
17.7 / 1k
Southend
9.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachport
65
Southend
6
Population
Beachport
745
Southend
301
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 | Beachport | Southend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 9.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 745 | 301 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Beachport reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Southend is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Beachport is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Southend answers with a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Beachport sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Southend.
Choose Beachport if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Southend for retirees, families, 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.