Overall score
Beaconsfield
47.6/100
Chippendale
58.2/100
Beaconsfield for retirees and investment; Chippendale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield
47.6/100
Chippendale
58.2/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield
88.3 / 1k
Chippendale
73.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield
48
Chippendale
533
Population
Beaconsfield
1,172
Chippendale
7,803
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 | Beaconsfield | Chippendale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.9/100 | 4.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.3 / 1k | 73.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 29 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 12 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 533 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 16 |
| Population | 1,172 | 7,803 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Beaconsfield reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Chippendale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Beaconsfield is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Chippendale answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Retirees and investors may find Beaconsfield the better fit, while families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Chippendale.