Overall score
Bedford Park
49.7/100
Eden Hills
49.0/100
Bedford Park for schools; Eden Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bedford Park
49.7/100
Eden Hills
49.0/100
Crime rate
Bedford Park
79.8 / 1k
Eden Hills
24.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedford Park
225
Eden Hills
77
Population
Bedford Park
1,882
Eden Hills
3,020
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bedford Park | Eden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.2/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.8 / 1k | 24.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 20 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 39 |
| Population | 1,882 | 3,020 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Bedford Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Eden Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Eden Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Bedford Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bedford Park pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Eden Hills is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Bedford Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Eden Hills.
Households prioritising schools may find Bedford Park the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Eden Hills.