Overall score
Berkshire Park
35.6/100
Cranebrook
62.1/100
Berkshire Park vs Cranebrook, NSW suburb comparison
Cranebrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Berkshire ParkCranebrook
Crime rate
Berkshire Park
39.7 / 1k
Cranebrook
52.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berkshire Park
10
Cranebrook
332
Population
Berkshire Park
2,149
Cranebrook
15,779
Metric leadBerkshire Park 2Cranebrook 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCranebrook
- Best for familiesCranebrook
- Best for investmentCranebrook
- Best for best valueCranebrook
- Best for best schoolsCranebrook
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 | Berkshire Park | Cranebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.7/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 52.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 205 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 332 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 24 |
| Population | 2,149 | 15,779 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Berkshire Park is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Cranebrook is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Berkshire Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Cranebrook is in a middle-ring position.
Berkshire Park pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Cranebrook is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cranebrook, while Berkshire Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.