Overall score
Beaconsfield
57.0/100
O'Connor
45.3/100
Beaconsfield for retirees and investment; O'Connor for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaconsfield
57.0/100
O'Connor
45.3/100
Crime rate
Beaconsfield
2118.5 / 1k
O'Connor
178500.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaconsfield
200
O'Connor
96
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 | 57.0/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.4/100 | 4.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 2118.5 / 1k | 178500.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 23 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 200 | 96 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas O'Connor is the better pick for well-served by public transport and improving crime trends.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Beaconsfield, while O'Connor remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.