Overall score
Beverly Hills
56.7/100
Peakhurst
54.4/100
Beverly Hills for retirees and value; Peakhurst for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverly Hills
56.7/100
Peakhurst
54.4/100
Crime rate
Beverly Hills
42.5 / 1k
Peakhurst
71.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverly Hills
264
Peakhurst
160
Population
Beverly Hills
10,483
Peakhurst
12,079
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 | Peakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.7/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.5 / 1k | 71.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 100 | 169 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 264 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 31 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 7.7% |
| Population | 10,483 | 12,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Beverly Hills is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Peakhurst is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Beverly Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Peakhurst keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Beverly Hills tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Peakhurst stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and a larger local community.
Choose Beverly Hills if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Peakhurst for households prioritising schools.
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.