Overall score
Beverly Hills
65.8/100
Mortdale
62.4/100
Beverly Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverly Hills
65.8/100
Mortdale
62.4/100
Crime rate
Beverly Hills
42.5 / 1k
Mortdale
29.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverly Hills
184
Mortdale
349
Population
Beverly Hills
10,483
Mortdale
10,745
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 | Beverly Hills | Mortdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.8/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.5 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 16 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 100 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 349 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 17 |
| Population | 10,483 | 10,745 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Beverly Hills reads as a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Mortdale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Beverly Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Mortdale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Beverly Hills pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Mortdale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Beverly Hills, while Mortdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.