Overall score
Edensor Park
57.2/100
Prairiewood
59.2/100
Edensor Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edensor Park
57.2/100
Prairiewood
59.2/100
Crime rate
Edensor Park
24.8 / 1k
Prairiewood
24.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edensor Park
100
Prairiewood
99
Population
Edensor Park
10,279
Prairiewood
3,457
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 | Edensor Park | Prairiewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 40 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 99 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 1 |
| Population | 10,279 | 3,457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
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 and a quieter safety profile; Prairiewood answers with 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.