Bedford Road vs Heathwood
Heathwood scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathwood (1083) sits above Bedford Road (1061).
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Bedford Road and Heathwood side by side
| Measure | Bedford Road | Heathwood |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 20 |
| Transit score | 90 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 826 mm | 833 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Heathwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1061).
Bedford Road vs Heathwood: common questions
Does Bedford Road or Heathwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathwood scores 1083 vs 1061 in Bedford Road. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bedford Road or Heathwood?
Heathwood scores 20/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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