Overall score
Beauty Point
25.3/100
Sidmouth
25.3/100
Sidmouth for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beauty Point
25.3/100
Sidmouth
25.3/100
Crime rate
Beauty Point
891.2 / 1k
Sidmouth
2806.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beauty Point
3
Sidmouth
1
Population
Beauty Point
1,285
Sidmouth
411
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 | Beauty Point | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.3/100 | 25.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 891.2 / 1k | 2806.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 3 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Population | 1,285 | 411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Beauty Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Sidmouth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Beauty Point is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Sidmouth answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Beauty Point sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Sidmouth.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Sidmouth, while Beauty Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.