Overall score
Bennett Springs
37.9/100
Caversham
49.4/100
Caversham for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bennett Springs
37.9/100
Caversham
49.4/100
Crime rate
Bennett Springs
43.1 / 1k
Caversham
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bennett Springs
45
Caversham
191
Population
Bennett Springs
5,929
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 | Bennett Springs | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.4/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 31 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 191 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Population | 5,929 | 7,419 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Bennett Springs is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Caversham is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Bennett Springs pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Caversham is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Caversham, while Bennett Springs 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.