Overall score
Bedfordale
38.5/100
Roleystone
48.7/100
Roleystone for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bedfordale
38.5/100
Roleystone
48.7/100
Crime rate
Bedfordale
60.1 / 1k
Roleystone
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedfordale
4
Roleystone
50
Population
Bedfordale
3,038
Roleystone
6,848
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.
| Category | Bedfordale | Roleystone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.9/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | — | 41 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 50 |
| Green cover | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Population | 3,038 | 6,848 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bedfordale is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Roleystone is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Bedfordale sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Roleystone is in a middle-ring position.
Bedfordale tends to lead on an affluent, sought-after address and an emerging neighbourhood, while Roleystone stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Roleystone, while Bedfordale 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.