Overall score
Beverley Park
40.7/100
Blakehurst
62.1/100
Beverley Park for investment; Blakehurst for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverley Park
40.7/100
Blakehurst
62.1/100
Crime rate
Beverley Park
59.8 / 1k
Blakehurst
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverley Park
46
Blakehurst
158
Population
Beverley Park
2,646
Blakehurst
6,652
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 | Beverley Park | Blakehurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 26.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 82 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 158 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 13 |
| Population | 2,646 | 6,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Beverley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Blakehurst is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Beverley Park pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Blakehurst is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Beverley Park if you are weighing investors; lean toward Blakehurst for retirees and families.