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 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 | 88 |
| 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 | 1,101 | 1,090 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bedford Park · Eden Hills
Transport
| Bedford Park | Eden Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 88 |
| 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 has a higher average school ICSEA (Bedford Park 1101 vs Eden Hills 1090; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bedford Park or Eden Hills?
Bedford Park has the higher transport score (Bedford Park 92/100 vs Eden Hills 88/100).
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