Overall score
Beacon Hill
59.3/100
Curl Curl
63.5/100
Curl Curl for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beacon Hill
59.3/100
Curl Curl
63.5/100
Crime rate
Beacon Hill
46.9 / 1k
Curl Curl
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beacon Hill
244
Curl Curl
94
Population
Beacon Hill
7,814
Curl Curl
2,364
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 | Beacon Hill | Curl Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.3/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.9 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 76 | 41 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 244 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 17 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 42.4% |
| Population | 7,814 | 2,364 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Beacon Hill reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Curl Curl is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Curl Curl leans into coastal living, while Beacon Hill feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Beacon Hill is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Curl Curl answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Investors may find Beacon Hill the better fit, while families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Curl Curl.
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.