Bedford Park vs St Marys
The verdict
Bedford Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.05M in St Marys. Bedford Park rates higher for transport (92 vs 79). Bedford Park is closer to the coast (5.0 km vs 6.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Marys rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Bedford Park).
Scores
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 75 |
| Transport | 92 | 79 |
| Education | 79 | 78 |
| Liveability | 63 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,882 | 3,010 |
| Median age | 28 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,448 | $1,490 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.5% | 50.5% |
| Born in Australia | 46.6% | 62.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bedford Park High Growth · St Marys Stable
Property
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $969K | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $280 | $697 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 100 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,405 | 7,874 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | 1,061 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bedford Park · St Marys
Transport
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bedford Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,882 | 3,010 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,123 | 3,210 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,467 | 3,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.06% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedford Park or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher residential safety score (Bedford Park 83/100 vs St Marys 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bedford Park or St Marys?
Bedford Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $969K versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Bedford Park or St Marys?
Bedford Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Bedford Park 1091 vs St Marys 1061; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bedford Park or St Marys?
Bedford Park has the higher transport score (Bedford Park 92/100 vs St Marys 79/100).
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