Overall score
Beaconsfield
35.2/100
Deviot
18.9/100
Beaconsfield for investment and value; Deviot for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield
35.2/100
Deviot
18.9/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield
836.9 / 1k
Deviot
3221.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield
0
Deviot
0
Population
Beaconsfield
1,362
Deviot
359
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 | Deviot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 22.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 836.9 / 1k | 3221.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 5 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,362 | 359 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Beaconsfield reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Deviot is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Beaconsfield tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Deviot stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Beaconsfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Deviot.
Choose Beaconsfield if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Deviot for retirees.