Overall score
Beaumaris
32.3/100
St Helens
32.6/100
St Helens for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
Beaumaris
32.3/100
St Helens
32.6/100
Crime rate
Beaumaris
20.3 / 1k
St Helens
20.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaumaris
7
St Helens
25
Population
Beaumaris
362
St Helens
2,206
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 | Beaumaris | St Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.3/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.3 / 1k | 20.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 25 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 362 | 2,206 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Beaumaris is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while St Helens is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Beaumaris tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while St Helens stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Beaumaris suits retirees more clearly, whereas St Helens is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and 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.