Overall score
Beldon
55.5/100
Ocean Reef
58.4/100
Beldon vs Ocean Reef, WA Suburb Comparison
Beldon for investment; Ocean Reef for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeldonOcean Reef
Crime rate
Beldon
32.4 / 1k
Ocean Reef
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beldon
90
Ocean Reef
108
Population
Beldon
4,094
Ocean Reef
8,125
Metric leadBeldon 4Ocean Reef 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOcean Reef
- Best for familiesOcean Reef
- Best for beach lifestyleOcean Reef
- Best for investmentBeldon
- Best for best valueOcean Reef
- Best for best schoolsOcean Reef
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beldon | Ocean Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.5/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 41 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 108 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Population | 4,094 | 8,125 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Beldon is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Ocean Reef is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Ocean Reef is shaped by the coast, Beldon offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Beldon pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus walkability, whereas Ocean Reef is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ocean Reef, 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.