Bedfordale vs Mount Richon
The verdict
Mount Richon rates higher for transport (57 vs 0). Mount Richon is closer to the coast (23.1 km vs 27.3 km).
Scores
BedfordaleMount Richon
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 58 |
| Transport | 0 | 57 |
| Education | 43 | 42 |
| Liveability | 19 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,038 | 2,067 |
| Median age | 42 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,722 | $1,450 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.4% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 68.3% | 62.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bedfordale Moderate Growth · Mount Richon Moderate Growth
Property
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 290 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 165 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,020 | 1,016 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bedfordale · Mount Richon
Transport
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.3 km | 23.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.1 km | 28.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bedfordale | Mount Richon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,038 | 2,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,235 | 2,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,375 | 2,296 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bedfordale or Mount Richon?
Mount Richon has the higher residential safety score (Bedfordale 69/100 vs Mount Richon 71/100).
Which has better public transport, Bedfordale or Mount Richon?
Mount Richon has the higher transport score (Bedfordale 0/100 vs Mount Richon 57/100).
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