Bedford vs Morley
The verdict
Bedford rates higher for education (73 vs 60). Morley rates higher for transport (95 vs 84). Bedford is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 14.6 km).
Scores
BedfordMorley
| Bedford | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 80 |
| Transport | 84 | 95 |
| Education | 73 | 60 |
| Liveability | 96 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bedford | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,716 | 22,539 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,072 | $1,583 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 63.8% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bedford High Growth · Morley High Growth
Property
| Bedford | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,015 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedford | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 1,025 |
Transport
| Bedford | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 131 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Bedford | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 5 |
| Parks | 11 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 14.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.4 km | 8.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bedford | Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,716 | 22,539 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,113 | 24,332 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,862 | 30,245 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 1.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedford or Morley?
Bedford and Morley have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Bedford or Morley?
Bedford has a higher average school ICSEA (Bedford 1079 vs Morley 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bedford or Morley?
Morley has the higher transport score (Bedford 84/100 vs Morley 95/100).
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