Overall score
Berkshire Park
35.6/100
Londonderry
48.1/100
Berkshire Park for families; Londonderry for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Berkshire Park
35.6/100
Londonderry
48.1/100
Crime rate
Berkshire Park
39.7 / 1k
Londonderry
51.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berkshire Park
10
Londonderry
35
Population
Berkshire Park
2,149
Londonderry
4,024
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 | Londonderry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.7/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 51.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 17 |
| Population | 2,149 | 4,024 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Berkshire Park is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Londonderry is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Berkshire Park is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Londonderry answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Londonderry, while Berkshire Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.