Overall score
Bedford Park
46.4/100
Panorama
46.6/100
Bedford Park for schools; Panorama for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bedford Park
46.4/100
Panorama
46.6/100
Crime rate
Bedford Park
90.2 / 1k
Panorama
28.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedford Park
225
Panorama
43
Population
Bedford Park
1,882
Panorama
2,388
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 | Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.2/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.2 / 1k | 28.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 19 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 31 |
| Population | 1,882 | 2,388 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bedford Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Panorama is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Bedford Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Panorama is closer to the city centre.
Bedford Park tends to lead on schools and education options and public transport access, while Panorama stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Bedford Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Panorama.
Choose Bedford Park if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Panorama for retirees and investors.