Overall score
Bedford
57.3/100
Morley
63.4/100
Bedford for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bedford
57.3/100
Morley
63.4/100
Crime rate
Bedford
1859.0 / 1k
Morley
478.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedford
107
Morley
116
Population
Bedford
5,716
Morley
22,539
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.
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 and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Morley stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Retirees and investors may find Bedford the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Morley.