Overall score
Beaumont
56.9/100
Burnside
55.3/100
Beaumont for families and value; Burnside for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaumont
56.9/100
Burnside
55.3/100
Crime rate
Beaumont
14.2 / 1k
Burnside
11.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaumont
53
Burnside
71
Population
Beaumont
2,731
Burnside
3,060
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 | Beaumont | Burnside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.9/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 11.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 18 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 71 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 35 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Population | 2,731 | 3,060 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Beaumont reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Burnside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Beaumont pulls ahead on housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability, whereas Burnside is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Beaumont if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Burnside for retirees.
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.