Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
56.0/100
Pakenham Upper
53.1/100
Beaconsfield Upper vs Pakenham Upper, VIC suburb comparison
Beaconsfield Upper for schools; Pakenham Upper for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Beaconsfield UpperPakenham Upper
Crime rate
Beaconsfield Upper
23.5 / 1k
Pakenham Upper
32.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield Upper
80
Pakenham Upper
4
Population
Beaconsfield Upper
2,997
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadBeaconsfield Upper 6Pakenham Upper 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for familiesPakenham Upper
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsBeaconsfield Upper
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 | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.5 / 1k | 32.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 80 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 95 | 38 |
| Population | 2,997 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Beaconsfield Upper is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Pakenham Upper is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Pakenham Upper sits among greener hillside streets, while Beaconsfield Upper keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Beaconsfield Upper pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Pakenham Upper is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Beaconsfield Upper if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Pakenham Upper for retirees and families.