Overall score
Beverly Hills
65.8/100
Peakhurst Heights
51.7/100
Beverly Hills vs Peakhurst Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Beverly Hills for retirees and families; Peakhurst Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Beverly HillsPeakhurst Heights
Crime rate
Beverly Hills
42.5 / 1k
Peakhurst Heights
71.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverly Hills
184
Peakhurst Heights
60
Population
Beverly Hills
10,483
Peakhurst Heights
2,524
Metric leadBeverly Hills 8Peakhurst Heights 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBeverly Hills
- Best for familiesBeverly Hills
- Best for investmentBeverly Hills
- Best for best valueBeverly Hills
- Best for best schoolsPeakhurst Heights
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beverly Hills | Peakhurst Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.8/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.5 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 100 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 3 |
| Population | 10,483 | 2,524 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beverly Hills is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Peakhurst Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Beverly Hills pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Peakhurst Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Beverly Hills, while Peakhurst Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.