Beaconsfield vs Newtown, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Beaconsfield | Newtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.9/100 | 13.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 101.5 / 1k | 127.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 59 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 545 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 74 |
| Population | 1,172 | 14,690 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesNewtown
- Best for investmentBeaconsfield
- Best for best valueNewtown
- Best for best schoolsNewtown
Comparison summary
Beaconsfield (NSW) and Newtown (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newtown (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newtown (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Newtown (NSW); Crime rate favours Beaconsfield (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Newtown (NSW), Investment → Beaconsfield (NSW), Best value → Newtown (NSW), Best schools → Newtown (NSW).