Overall score
Beldon
55.5/100
Edgewater
58.5/100
Beldon vs Edgewater, WA Suburb Comparison
Edgewater for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeldonEdgewater
Crime rate
Beldon
32.4 / 1k
Edgewater
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beldon
90
Edgewater
170
Population
Beldon
4,094
Edgewater
4,657
Metric leadBeldon 4Edgewater 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Beldon | Edgewater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.5/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 38 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 170 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Population | 4,094 | 4,657 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Beldon is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Edgewater is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Beldon tends to lead on schools and education options, plus walkability, while Edgewater stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Edgewater, while Beldon 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.