Beaconsfield vs Officer
The verdict
Officer is more affordable, with a median house price of $690K versus $928K in Beaconsfield. Officer rates higher for education (64 vs 57). Officer is closer to the coast (18.0 km vs 19.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Beaconsfield rates higher (59 vs 51/100 in Officer).
Scores
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 74 |
| Transport | 89 | 88 |
| Education | 57 | 64 |
| Liveability | 71 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,267 | 18,503 |
| Median age | 39 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,279 | $2,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.9% | 41.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Beaconsfield High Growth · Officer High Growth
Property
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $928K | $690K |
| Median unit price | $580K | $551K |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | -6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 550 | 692 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 440 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 289 | 400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,605 | 6,053 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 14 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beaconsfield · Officer
Transport
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 97 | 103 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 7 |
| Parks | 25 | 70 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 18.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.7 km | 47.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Beaconsfield | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,267 | 18,503 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,952 | 22,794 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,074 | 30,742 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.35% | 5.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beaconsfield or Officer?
Beaconsfield has the higher residential safety score (Beaconsfield 59/100 vs Officer 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Beaconsfield or Officer?
Officer is more affordable, with a median house price of $690K versus $928K.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or Officer?
Beaconsfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Beaconsfield 1040 vs Officer 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beaconsfield or Officer?
Beaconsfield has the higher transport score (Beaconsfield 89/100 vs Officer 88/100).
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