Overall score
Beachport
22.1/100
Southend
28.4/100
Beachport for schools; Southend for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beachport
22.1/100
Southend
28.4/100
Crime rate
Beachport
17.7 / 1k
Southend
9.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachport
0
Southend
0
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.
Beachport reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Southend is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Beachport is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Southend answers with a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Beachport sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Southend.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Beachport, while Southend remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.