Overall score
Beaconsfield Upper
61.3/100
Pakenham Upper
62.0/100
Beaconsfield Upper vs Pakenham Upper, VIC Suburb Comparison
Beaconsfield Upper for retirees and families; Pakenham Upper for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Beaconsfield UpperPakenham Upper
Crime rate
Beaconsfield Upper
24.2 / 1k
Pakenham Upper
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield Upper
83
Pakenham Upper
10
Population
Beaconsfield Upper
2,997
Pakenham Upper
1,196
Metric leadBeaconsfield Upper 6Pakenham Upper 32 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 investmentPakenham Upper
- Best for best valuePakenham Upper
- Best for best schoolsPakenham 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 | 61.3/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 13 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 95 | 38 |
| Green cover | 22.0% | 17.3% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Pakenham Upper is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Beaconsfield Upper if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Pakenham Upper for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.