Bedford vs Embleton
The verdict
Bedford rates higher for education (73 vs 63). Embleton rates higher for transport (97 vs 84). Bedford is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 14.6 km).
Scores
BedfordEmbleton
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 84 | 97 |
| Education | 73 | 63 |
| Liveability | 96 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,716 | 3,600 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,072 | $1,805 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 41.1% |
| Born in Australia | 63.8% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bedford High Growth · Embleton High Growth
Property
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 139 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,015 | 1,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bedford · Embleton
Transport
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 14.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.4 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bedford | Embleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,716 | 3,600 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,113 | 3,850 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,862 | 4,952 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 1.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedford or Embleton?
Embleton has the higher residential safety score (Bedford 70/100 vs Embleton 71/100).
Which has better schools, Bedford or Embleton?
Bedford has a higher average school ICSEA (Bedford 1079 vs Embleton 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bedford or Embleton?
Embleton has the higher transport score (Bedford 84/100 vs Embleton 97/100).
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