Overall score
Edmondson Park
54.8/100
Prestons
44.7/100
Edmondson Park for retirees and families; Prestons for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edmondson Park
54.8/100
Prestons
44.7/100
Crime rate
Edmondson Park
29.8 / 1k
Prestons
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edmondson Park
103
Prestons
186
Population
Edmondson Park
12,080
Prestons
15,694
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 | Edmondson Park | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.8/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.8 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 156 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 186 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 26 |
| Green cover | 14.2% | 9.0% |
| Population | 12,080 | 15,694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Edmondson Park reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Prestons is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Edmondson Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability; Prestons answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Edmondson Park suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Prestons is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.