Bedford Park vs Bellevue Heights
The verdict
Bedford Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.10M in Bellevue Heights. Bedford Park rates higher for transport (92 vs 72). Bedford Park is closer to the coast (5.0 km vs 6.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bellevue Heights rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Bedford Park).
Scores
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 67 |
| Transport | 92 | 72 |
| Education | 79 | 80 |
| Liveability | 63 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,882 | 2,712 |
| Median age | 28 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,448 | $1,662 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.5% | 54.1% |
| Born in Australia | 46.6% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bedford Park High Growth · Bellevue Heights High Growth
Property
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $969K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 28.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $280 | $662 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 111 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,405 | 1,106 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bedford Park · Bellevue Heights
Transport
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 72 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bedford Park | Bellevue Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,882 | 2,712 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,123 | 3,059 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,467 | 3,555 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.06% | 3.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedford Park or Bellevue Heights?
Bellevue Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bedford Park 83/100 vs Bellevue Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bedford Park or Bellevue Heights?
Bedford Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Bedford Park or Bellevue Heights?
Bedford Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Bedford Park 1091 vs Bellevue Heights 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bedford Park or Bellevue Heights?
Bedford Park has the higher transport score (Bedford Park 92/100 vs Bellevue Heights 72/100).
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