Overall score
Bedford
56.0/100
Embleton
47.6/100
Bedford vs Embleton, WA Suburb Comparison
Bedford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BedfordEmbleton
Crime rate
Bedford
47.4 / 1k
Embleton
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedford
147
Embleton
82
Population
Bedford
5,716
Embleton
3,600
Metric leadBedford 8Embleton 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bedford | Embleton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 42 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 82 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Population | 5,716 | 3,600 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bedford reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Embleton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bedford tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Embleton stands out for public transport access.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Bedford the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Embleton.
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.