Beaconsfield vs Waterloo
The verdict
Waterloo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $2.27M in Beaconsfield. Waterloo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 25 min). On the separate residential safety score, Beaconsfield rates higher (67 vs 9/100 in Waterloo).
Scores
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 88 | 88 |
| Education | 90 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,172 | 16,379 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,061 | $2,028 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.4% | 61.3% |
| Born in Australia | 59.8% | 37.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Growth: Beaconsfield Moderate Growth · Waterloo High Growth
Property
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.27M | $1.71M |
| Median unit price | $1.38M | $953K |
| House price YoY | -5.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,130 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 9 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 256 | 635 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 177 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 85 | 775 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,963 | 14,146 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 886 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beaconsfield · Waterloo
Transport
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 600 m | 820 m |
Liveability
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 69 |
| Parks | 4 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.4 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Beaconsfield | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,172 | 16,379 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,324 | 18,366 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,434 | 24,215 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.10% | 2.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beaconsfield or Waterloo?
Beaconsfield has the higher residential safety score (Beaconsfield 67/100 vs Waterloo 9/100).
Which is more affordable, Beaconsfield or Waterloo?
Waterloo is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.71M versus $2.27M.
Which has better public transport, Beaconsfield or Waterloo?
Beaconsfield and Waterloo have similar transport scores.
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