Overall score
Bedfordale
38.5/100
Mount Richon
34.1/100
Bedfordale vs Mount Richon, WA Suburb Comparison
Bedfordale for retirees and value; Mount Richon for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BedfordaleMount Richon
Crime rate
Bedfordale
60.1 / 1k
Mount Richon
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedfordale
4
Mount Richon
13
Population
Bedfordale
3,038
Mount Richon
2,067
Metric leadBedfordale 4Mount Richon 42 tiedacross 10 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 Richon
- Best for best valueBedfordale
- Best for best schoolsMount Richon
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 Richon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 34.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.9/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 13 |
| Green cover | 32.6% | 0.1% |
| Population | 3,038 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Bedfordale is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Mount Richon is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Richon sits among greener hillside streets, while Bedfordale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bedfordale pulls ahead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Mount Richon is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bedfordale suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Richon is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.