Bedford vs Menora
Menora scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Menora (1099) sits above Bedford (1088). Bedford skews owner-occupied (69%), Menora runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Bedford and Menora side by side
| Measure | Bedford | Menora |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $240/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1088 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 92 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,716 | 2,691 |
| Median age | 39 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 727 mm | 731 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.0°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
- Menora edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1088). Bedford also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bedford vs Menora: common questions
Does Bedford or Menora have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Menora scores 1099 vs 1088 in Bedford. 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 Menora?
Menora scores 92/100 on walkability vs 76/100. 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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