Overall score
Beaconsfield
35.2/100
Sidmouth
25.3/100
Beaconsfield for investment and value; Sidmouth for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield
35.2/100
Sidmouth
25.3/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield
836.9 / 1k
Sidmouth
2806.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield
0
Sidmouth
1
Population
Beaconsfield
1,362
Sidmouth
411
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 | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 25.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 836.9 / 1k | 2806.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 3 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 1,362 | 411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Beaconsfield reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Sidmouth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Beaconsfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sidmouth is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Beaconsfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Sidmouth.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Beaconsfield the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Sidmouth.