Side by sideSuburb comparison

Beaconsfield vs Officer South.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $960,000 and $896,000. Beaconsfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Officer South (median $896,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Beaconsfield ($960,000).

Beaconsfield scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaconsfield (1066) sits above Officer South (1035).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Officer South is the lower entry point at $896,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

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

Beaconsfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1035).

Common questionsBeaconsfield vs Officer South

Common questions

Is Beaconsfield or Officer South cheaper to buy in?

Officer South has the lower median house price at $896,000, roughly 7% below Beaconsfield ($960,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Beaconsfield or Officer South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaconsfield scores 1066 vs 1035 in Officer South. 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.

Which is more walkable, Beaconsfield or Officer South?

Beaconsfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Beaconsfield
Metric
Officer South

Price & Market

$960,000
Median house
$896,000
$540,000
Median unit
$316,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
87.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
0
60
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
80
Population
1,159
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1066
Avg ICSEA
1035

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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