Overall score
Bedford
56.0/100
Morley
49.4/100
Bedford vs Morley, WA Suburb Comparison
Bedford for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BedfordMorley
Crime rate
Bedford
47.4 / 1k
Morley
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedford
147
Morley
175
Population
Bedford
5,716
Morley
22,539
Metric leadBedford 6Morley 42 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 | Morley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 33 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 149 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 175 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 7.2% |
| Population | 5,716 | 22,539 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Bedford reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Morley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bedford tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, while Morley stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bedford, while Morley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.