Overall score
Berriedale
44.7/100
Claremont
53.6/100
Claremont for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Berriedale
44.7/100
Claremont
53.6/100
Crime rate
Berriedale
1275.0 / 1k
Claremont
449.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Berriedale
20
Claremont
42
Population
Berriedale
2,905
Claremont
8,397
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 | Berriedale | Claremont |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1275.0 / 1k | 449.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 71 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 42 |
| Population | 2,905 | 8,397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Berriedale is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Claremont is a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Berriedale pulls ahead on well-served by public transport and relatively affordable housing, whereas Claremont is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Claremont, while Berriedale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.