Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
56.0/100
Beaconsfield
72.4/100
Beaconsfield Upper for investment; Beaconsfield for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
56.0/100
Beaconsfield
72.4/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield Upper
23.5 / 1k
Beaconsfield
55.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield Upper
80
Beaconsfield
342
Population
Beaconsfield Upper
2,997
Beaconsfield
7,267
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 Upper | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.5 / 1k | 55.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | — | 37 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 80 | 342 |
| Planning activity | 95 | 83 |
| Population | 2,997 | 7,267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Beaconsfield Upper is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Beaconsfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Beaconsfield Upper is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Beaconsfield answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose Beaconsfield Upper if you are weighing investors; lean toward Beaconsfield for retirees and families.