Bedford vs Embleton.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bedford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bedford scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bedford (1088) sits above Embleton (1037).
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
Bedford edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1037).
Common questions
Does Bedford or Embleton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bedford scores 1088 vs 1037 in Embleton. 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 or Embleton?
Bedford scores 76/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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