Overall score
Beaumont Hills
67.5/100
Norwest
61.9/100
Beaumont Hills vs Norwest, NSW suburb comparison
Beaumont Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Beaumont HillsNorwest
Crime rate
Beaumont Hills
22.4 / 1k
Norwest
22.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaumont Hills
373
Norwest
395
Population
Beaumont Hills
9,041
Norwest
4,688
Metric leadBeaumont Hills 6Norwest 41 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 retireesBeaumont Hills
- Best for familiesBeaumont Hills
- Best for investmentBeaumont Hills
- Best for best valueBeaumont Hills
- Best for best schoolsBeaumont Hills
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 | Beaumont Hills | Norwest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.5/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.4 / 1k | 22.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 84 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 83.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 373 | 395 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 23 |
| Population | 9,041 | 4,688 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beaumont Hills is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Norwest is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Beaumont Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Norwest keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Beaumont Hills is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Norwest answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Beaumont Hills, while Norwest remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.