Overall score
Beechboro
43.3/100
Caversham
49.4/100
Beechboro for retirees and investment; Caversham for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beechboro
43.3/100
Caversham
49.4/100
Crime rate
Beechboro
43.1 / 1k
Caversham
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beechboro
116
Caversham
191
Population
Beechboro
9,112
Caversham
7,419
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 | Beechboro | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.9/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 31 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 191 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 6.7% |
| Population | 9,112 | 7,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Beechboro reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Caversham is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Beechboro is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Caversham answers with parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Beechboro suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Caversham is the stronger match 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.