Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
61.3/100
Guys Hill
50.6/100
Beaconsfield Upper vs Guys Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Beaconsfield Upper for retirees and families; Guys Hill for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Beaconsfield UpperGuys Hill
Crime rate
Beaconsfield Upper
24.2 / 1k
Guys Hill
33.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield Upper
83
Guys Hill
8
Population
Beaconsfield Upper
2,997
Guys Hill
388
Metric leadBeaconsfield Upper 7Guys Hill 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBeaconsfield Upper
- Best for familiesBeaconsfield Upper
- Best for investmentBeaconsfield Upper
- Best for best valueGuys Hill
- Best for best schoolsGuys Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beaconsfield Upper | Guys Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 95 | 10 |
| Green cover | 22.0% | 5.9% |
| Population | 2,997 | 388 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beaconsfield Upper is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Guys Hill is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Beaconsfield Upper sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Guys Hill is further out with more breathing room.
Beaconsfield Upper tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Guys Hill stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Beaconsfield Upper, while Guys Hill 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.