Bayswater vs Bedford
The verdict
Bayswater rates higher for transport (95 vs 84). Bedford rates higher for liveability (96 vs 86). Bedford is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 15.3 km).
Scores
BayswaterBedford
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 |
| Transport | 95 | 84 |
| Education | 73 | 73 |
| Liveability | 86 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,288 | 5,716 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,037 | $2,072 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.0% | 51.2% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bayswater High Growth · Bedford High Growth
Property
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,015 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,079 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayswater · Bedford
Transport
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 84 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 3 |
| Parks | 36 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.5 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bayswater | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,288 | 5,716 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,350 | 6,113 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,028 | 7,862 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 1.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayswater or Bedford?
Bayswater and Bedford have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Bayswater or Bedford?
Bedford has a higher average school ICSEA (Bayswater 1061 vs Bedford 1079; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bayswater or Bedford?
Bayswater has the higher transport score (Bayswater 95/100 vs Bedford 84/100).
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