Overall score
Beechboro
43.3/100
Dayton
50.0/100
Beechboro for retirees and investment; Dayton for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beechboro
43.3/100
Dayton
50.0/100
Crime rate
Beechboro
43.1 / 1k
Dayton
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beechboro
116
Dayton
150
Population
Beechboro
9,112
Dayton
5,507
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 | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.9/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 19 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 150 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 11.2% |
| Population | 9,112 | 5,507 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Beechboro is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Dayton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Beechboro tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Dayton stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dayton, while Beechboro remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.