Overall score
Berkshire Park
35.6/100
Jordan Springs
47.5/100
Berkshire Park for families; Jordan Springs for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Berkshire Park
35.6/100
Jordan Springs
47.5/100
Crime rate
Berkshire Park
39.7 / 1k
Jordan Springs
68.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berkshire Park
10
Jordan Springs
130
Population
Berkshire Park
2,149
Jordan Springs
11,772
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 | Berkshire Park | Jordan Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.7/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 68.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 74 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 130 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 14 |
| Population | 2,149 | 11,772 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Berkshire Park reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Jordan Springs is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Berkshire Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Jordan Springs is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Berkshire Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Jordan Springs answers with public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families may find Berkshire Park the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Jordan Springs.