Overall score
Beresford
37.8/100
Bluff Point
48.2/100
Bluff Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beresford
37.8/100
Bluff Point
48.2/100
Crime rate
Beresford
132.8 / 1k
Bluff Point
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beresford
22
Bluff Point
47
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 | 37.8/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 20 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 47 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Population | 1,463 | 1,381 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Beresford is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Bluff Point is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Beresford pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a larger local community, whereas Bluff Point is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Households prioritising schools may find Beresford the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bluff Point.
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.