Overall score
Edensor Park
45.8/100
Prairiewood
56.2/100
Edensor Park vs Prairiewood, NSW Suburb Comparison
Edensor Park for value; Prairiewood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Edensor ParkPrairiewood
Crime rate
Edensor Park
24.8 / 1k
Prairiewood
24.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edensor Park
117
Prairiewood
104
Population
Edensor Park
10,279
Prairiewood
3,457
Metric leadEdensor Park 6Prairiewood 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPrairiewood
- Best for familiesPrairiewood
- Best for best valueEdensor Park
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 | Edensor Park | Prairiewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.1/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 40 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 1 |
| Green cover | 14.7% | 17.6% |
| Population | 10,279 | 3,457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Edensor Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Prairiewood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Edensor Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Prairiewood answers with schools and education options, walkability, and overall desirability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Edensor Park, while Prairiewood 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.