Bedford Park vs Eden Hills
The verdict
Bedford Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.09M in Eden Hills. Bedford Park rates higher for transport (92 vs 87). Bedford Park is closer to the coast (5.0 km vs 7.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bedford Park rates higher (83 vs 67/100 in Eden Hills).
Scores
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 76 |
| Transport | 92 | 87 |
| Education | 79 | 82 |
| Liveability | 63 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,882 | 3,020 |
| Median age | 28 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,448 | $2,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.5% | 55.6% |
| Born in Australia | 46.6% | 73.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bedford Park High Growth · Eden Hills High Growth
Property
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $969K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 33.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $280 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,405 | 2,914 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bedford Park · Eden Hills
Transport
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 120 m |
Liveability
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 8.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,882 | 3,020 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,123 | 3,406 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,467 | 3,959 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.06% | 3.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedford Park or Eden Hills?
Bedford Park has the higher residential safety score (Bedford Park 83/100 vs Eden Hills 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Bedford Park or Eden Hills?
Bedford Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Bedford Park or Eden Hills?
Bedford Park and Eden Hills have similar average school ICSEA scores (1091 and 1091).
Which has better public transport, Bedford Park or Eden Hills?
Bedford Park has the higher transport score (Bedford Park 92/100 vs Eden Hills 87/100).
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