Overall score
Beaconsfield
72.4/100
Officer
70.3/100
Beaconsfield for retirees; Officer for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield
72.4/100
Officer
70.3/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield
55.2 / 1k
Officer
60.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield
342
Officer
141
Population
Beaconsfield
7,267
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 | Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.4/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.2 / 1k | 60.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 55 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 342 | 141 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 159 |
| Population | 7,267 | 18,503 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Beaconsfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Officer is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Beaconsfield pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Officer is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. On housing, Beaconsfield sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Officer.
Choose Beaconsfield if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Officer for investors and value-focused buyers.