Overall score
Bedford Park
40.8/100
Eden Hills
48.9/100
Bedford Park for retirees; Eden Hills for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bedford Park
40.8/100
Eden Hills
48.9/100
Crime rate
Bedford Park
90.2 / 1k
Eden Hills
17.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedford Park
228
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 | 40.8/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.5/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.2 / 1k | 17.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 20 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 50 |
| Green cover | 24.3% | 1.5% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Eden Hills is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. 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, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Eden Hills.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.