Overall score
Bedfordale
35.8/100
Roleystone
51.2/100
Roleystone for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bedfordale
35.8/100
Roleystone
51.2/100
Crime rate
Bedfordale
4060.5 / 1k
Roleystone
1804.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bedfordale
2
Roleystone
36
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 | 35.8/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4060.5 / 1k | 1804.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | — | 41 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 36 |
| Population | 3,038 | 6,848 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bedfordale is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Roleystone is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Bedfordale tends to lead on an affluent, sought-after address and improving crime trends, while Roleystone stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
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.