Overall score
Beckenham
59.1/100
Huntingdale
59.9/100
Beckenham for retirees and families; Huntingdale for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beckenham
59.1/100
Huntingdale
59.9/100
Crime rate
Beckenham
1333.8 / 1k
Huntingdale
1223.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beckenham
266
Huntingdale
213
Population
Beckenham
9,092
Huntingdale
9,021
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 | Beckenham | Huntingdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1333.8 / 1k | 1223.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 23 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 45 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 266 | 213 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 9,092 | 9,021 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Beckenham reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Huntingdale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Beckenham is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Huntingdale answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Beckenham the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Huntingdale.