Overall score
Beverley
35.1/100
St Clair
59.1/100
Beverley for schools; St Clair for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverley
35.1/100
St Clair
59.1/100
Crime rate
Beverley
78.5 / 1k
St Clair
90.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverley
152
St Clair
141
Population
Beverley
1,578
St Clair
2,634
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 | St Clair |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.6/100 | 78.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.5 / 1k | 90.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 13 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 141 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Population | 1,578 | 2,634 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Beverley is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and St Clair is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Beverley pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas St Clair is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Households prioritising schools may find Beverley the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer St Clair.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.