Beaconsfield Upper vs Pakenham Upper, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Beaconsfield Upper | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.0 / 1k | 33.4 / 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPakenham Upper
- Best for familiesPakenham Upper
- Best for investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsBeaconsfield Upper
Comparison summary
Beaconsfield Upper and Pakenham Upper offer different strengths across official suburb data. Beaconsfield Upper leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Beaconsfield Upper; Housing (desirability) favours Pakenham Upper; Crime rate favours Beaconsfield Upper. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pakenham Upper, Families → Pakenham Upper, Investment → Pakenham Upper, Best value → Pakenham Upper.