Edmondson Park vs Prestons
The verdict
Prestons is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.27M in Edmondson Park. Edmondson Park rates higher for transport (88 vs 53). Prestons rates higher for liveability (86 vs 73). Edmondson Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 107 min). On the separate residential safety score, Prestons rates higher (79 vs 64/100 in Edmondson Park).
Scores
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 65 |
| Transport | 88 | 53 |
| Education | 68 | 54 |
| Liveability | 73 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,080 | 15,694 |
| Median age | 31 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,562 | $2,310 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.8% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 44.1% | 52.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.6 |
Growth: Edmondson Park High Growth · Prestons Stable
Property
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $747K | $880K |
| House price YoY | -3.2% | 1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $830 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 166 | 51 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 215 | 242 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 381 | 395 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,000 | 3,721 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Edmondson Park · Prestons
Transport
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 53 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 84 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 8 |
| Parks | 6 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 79 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.6 km | 24.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.0 km | 31.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Edmondson Park | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,080 | 15,694 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,955 | 15,477 |
| Projected 2041 | 36,745 | 16,052 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.42% | -0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Edmondson Park or Prestons?
Prestons has the higher residential safety score (Edmondson Park 64/100 vs Prestons 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Edmondson Park or Prestons?
Prestons is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Edmondson Park or Prestons?
Edmondson Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Edmondson Park 1083 vs Prestons 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Edmondson Park or Prestons?
Edmondson Park has the higher transport score (Edmondson Park 88/100 vs Prestons 53/100).
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