Side by sideSuburb comparison

Beaconsfield vs Richmond.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Richmond edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Richmond (969) sits above Beaconsfield (968).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Richmond edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 968).

Common questionsBeaconsfield vs Richmond

Common questions

Does Beaconsfield or Richmond have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Richmond scores 969 vs 968 in Beaconsfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Beaconsfield
Metric
Richmond

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$660/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$289/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
50
Bike score
70
85,500
Population
85,500
38
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
968
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).