Overall score
Bedfordale
35.8/100
Mount Nasura
37.4/100
Bedfordale vs Mount Nasura, WA suburb comparison
Bedfordale for retirees and investment; Mount Nasura for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BedfordaleMount Nasura
Crime rate
Bedfordale
4060.5 / 1k
Mount Nasura
4100.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedfordale
2
Mount Nasura
70
Population
Bedfordale
3,038
Mount Nasura
2,997
Metric leadBedfordale 4Mount Nasura 5across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBedfordale
- Best for familiesMount Nasura
- Best for investmentBedfordale
- Best for best valueBedfordale
- Best for best schoolsMount Nasura
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 | Bedfordale | Mount Nasura |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 4060.5 / 1k | 4100.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 70 |
| Population | 3,038 | 2,997 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bedfordale is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Mount Nasura is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Nasura sits among greener hillside streets, while Bedfordale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bedfordale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mount Nasura is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bedfordale, while Mount Nasura remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.