Overall score
Beresford
34.0/100
Bluff Point
36.3/100
Beresford for schools; Bluff Point for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beresford
34.0/100
Bluff Point
36.3/100
Crime rate
Beresford
4951.8 / 1k
Bluff Point
5309.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beresford
3
Bluff Point
4
Population
Beresford
1,463
Bluff Point
1,381
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 | Beresford | Bluff Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 36.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.2/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 4951.8 / 1k | 5309.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 20 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 4 |
| Population | 1,463 | 1,381 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Beresford is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Bluff Point is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Beresford pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Bluff Point is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Families may find Beresford the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bluff Point.