Berwick vs Beaconsfield
Berwick (median $870,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Beaconsfield ($960,000).
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Berwick and Beaconsfield side by side
| Measure | Berwick | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $870,000 | $960,000 |
| Median unit | $680,000 | $540,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1066 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 50,298 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 863 mm | 863 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beaconsfield (1066) sits above Berwick (1046).
- For buyers
- Berwick is the lower entry point at $870,000 median, 9% 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 1046).
Berwick vs Beaconsfield: common questions
Is Berwick or Beaconsfield cheaper to buy in?
Berwick has the lower median house price at $870,000, roughly 9% below Beaconsfield ($960,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Berwick or Beaconsfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beaconsfield scores 1066 vs 1046 in Berwick. 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.
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