Bedford vs Maylands
The verdict
Bedford rates higher for liveability (96 vs 91). Maylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 84). Maylands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 28 min).
Scores
BedfordMaylands
| Bedford | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 84 | 96 |
| Education | 73 | 76 |
| Liveability | 96 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bedford | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,716 | 13,199 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,072 | $1,623 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 53.7% |
| Born in Australia | 63.8% | 56.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Bedford High Growth · Maylands Moderate Growth
Property
| Bedford | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,015 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedford | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 1,085 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bedford · Maylands
Transport
| Bedford | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Bedford | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 9 |
| Parks | 11 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 73 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bedford | Maylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,716 | 13,199 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,113 | 14,774 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,862 | 14,917 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 2.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedford or Maylands?
Bedford and Maylands have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Bedford or Maylands?
Maylands has a higher average school ICSEA (Bedford 1079 vs Maylands 1085; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bedford or Maylands?
Maylands has the higher transport score (Bedford 84/100 vs Maylands 96/100).
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