Bedford vs Embleton
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).
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Bedford and Embleton side by side
| Measure | Bedford | Embleton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1088 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,716 | 3,600 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 727 mm | 727 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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
- Bedford edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1037).
Bedford vs Embleton: 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.
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