Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
61.3/100
Clematis
46.2/100
Beaconsfield Upper for retirees and families; Clematis for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
61.3/100
Clematis
46.2/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield Upper
24.2 / 1k
Clematis
75.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield Upper
83
Clematis
12
Population
Beaconsfield Upper
2,997
Clematis
352
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 | Clematis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 75.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 95 | 9 |
| Green cover | 22.0% | 26.6% |
| Population | 2,997 | 352 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Beaconsfield Upper is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Clematis is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Beaconsfield Upper sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Clematis is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Beaconsfield Upper is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability; Clematis answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Beaconsfield Upper, while Clematis remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.