Overall score
Beresford
37.8/100
Sunset Beach
33.3/100
Beresford vs Sunset Beach, WA Suburb Comparison
Beresford for investment and schools; Sunset Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeresfordSunset Beach
Crime rate
Beresford
132.8 / 1k
Sunset Beach
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beresford
22
Sunset Beach
23
Population
Beresford
1,463
Sunset Beach
1,558
Metric leadBeresford 3Sunset Beach 63 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 retireesSunset Beach
- Best for familiesSunset Beach
- Best for investmentBeresford
- Best for best valueSunset Beach
- Best for best schoolsBeresford
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 | Sunset Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 21 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 23 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 10.0% |
| Population | 1,463 | 1,558 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Beresford is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Sunset Beach is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Beresford pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus parks and reserves, whereas Sunset Beach is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Beresford if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Sunset Beach for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.