Overall score
Bentley Park
30.9/100
Edmonton
38.5/100
Bentley Park for families; Edmonton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bentley Park
30.9/100
Edmonton
38.5/100
Crime rate
Bentley Park
124.2 / 1k
Edmonton
124.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bentley Park
45
Edmonton
95
Population
Bentley Park
8,360
Edmonton
11,409
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 | Bentley Park | Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.2 / 1k | 124.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 15 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 95 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Population | 8,360 | 11,409 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Bentley Park is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Edmonton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Bentley Park is stronger for parks and reserves; Edmonton answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Edmonton, while Bentley Park 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.