Beckenham vs Langford
The verdict
Beckenham rates higher for transport (94 vs 78). Langford rates higher for liveability (95 vs 90). Langford is closer to the coast (18.0 km vs 19.6 km).
Scores
BeckenhamLangford
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 79 |
| Transport | 94 | 78 |
| Education | 62 | 61 |
| Liveability | 90 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,092 | 5,505 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,667 | $1,318 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 45.0% | 42.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Beckenham High Growth · Langford High Growth
Property
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,020 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beckenham · Langford
Transport
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 78 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 18.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 9.4 km |
Population & growth
| Beckenham | Langford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,092 | 5,505 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,059 | 6,090 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,755 | 7,723 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.56% | 2.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beckenham or Langford?
Beckenham and Langford have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Beckenham or Langford?
Langford has a higher average school ICSEA (Beckenham 990 vs Langford 1020; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beckenham or Langford?
Beckenham has the higher transport score (Beckenham 94/100 vs Langford 78/100).
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