Overall score
Beldon
55.5/100
Connolly
60.2/100
Connolly for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beldon
55.5/100
Connolly
60.2/100
Crime rate
Beldon
33.4 / 1k
Connolly
33.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beldon
90
Connolly
55
Population
Beldon
4,094
Connolly
3,675
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 | Beldon | Connolly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.5/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.4 / 1k | 33.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 10 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 55 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Population | 4,094 | 3,675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Beldon is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Connolly is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Beldon pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Connolly is the better pick for overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Connolly, while Beldon 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.