Bedford vs Noranda
The verdict
Bedford rates higher for liveability (96 vs 83). Bedford has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 40 min).
Scores
BedfordNoranda
| Bedford | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 75 |
| Transport | 84 | 78 |
| Education | 73 | 62 |
| 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 | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,716 | 8,002 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,072 | $1,632 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 63.8% | 58.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bedford High Growth · Noranda Stable
Property
| Bedford | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,015 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedford | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 1,021 |
Transport
| Bedford | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Bedford | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 13.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.4 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bedford | Noranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,716 | 8,002 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,113 | 8,328 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,862 | 8,401 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedford or Noranda?
Bedford and Noranda have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Bedford or Noranda?
Bedford has a higher average school ICSEA (Bedford 1079 vs Noranda 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bedford or Noranda?
Bedford has the higher transport score (Bedford 84/100 vs Noranda 78/100).
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