Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
61.3/100
Officer
47.4/100
Beaconsfield Upper for retirees and families; Officer for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
61.3/100
Officer
47.4/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield Upper
24.2 / 1k
Officer
64.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield Upper
83
Officer
145
Population
Beaconsfield Upper
2,997
Officer
18,503
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 | Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 64.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | — | 55 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 145 |
| Planning activity | 95 | 159 |
| Green cover | 22.0% | 12.9% |
| Population | 2,997 | 18,503 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Beaconsfield Upper reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Officer is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Beaconsfield Upper tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, while Officer stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability. Beaconsfield Upper generally means more sought-after housing, while Officer leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Retirees may find Beaconsfield Upper the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Officer.
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.