Overall score
Beresford
37.8/100
Geraldton
53.8/100
Beresford vs Geraldton, WA Suburb Comparison
Beresford for schools; Geraldton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeresfordGeraldton
Crime rate
Beresford
132.8 / 1k
Geraldton
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beresford
22
Geraldton
643
Population
Beresford
1,463
Geraldton
3,246
Metric leadBeresford 1Geraldton 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Beresford | Geraldton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 37 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 643 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 1,463 | 3,246 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Beresford is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Geraldton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Beresford is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Geraldton answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Beresford generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Geraldton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Beresford the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Geraldton.
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.