Overall score
Beaconsfield
57.5/100
O'Connor
57.8/100
Beaconsfield for retirees and value; O'Connor for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield
57.5/100
O'Connor
57.8/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield
56.9 / 1k
O'Connor
56.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield
309
O'Connor
169
Population
Beaconsfield
5,315
O'Connor
460
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 | O'Connor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.9 / 1k | 56.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 23 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 309 | 169 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 0.8% |
| Population | 5,315 | 460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Beaconsfield reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; O'Connor is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Beaconsfield pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas O'Connor is the better pick for a hub for schools and preschools, plus highly regarded local schools.
Choose Beaconsfield if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward O'Connor for households prioritising schools.
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.