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Edmondson Park vs Prestons

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.9 km apart, on the same open data. Edmondson Park scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

Edmondson ParkPrestons
Active459
Safety3248
Wealth6752
Value7261
Parks651
Cafés1332
Transit521
Green space736
Active & healthy1144
Schools nearby (OSM)4456
Median rent$550/wk $520/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,490,000$1,300,000
House sales this quarter—152
Population12,08015,694
Full profile Edmondson Park in full Prestons in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Edmondson Park safer than Prestons?

Prestons scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Edmondson Park or Prestons?

Prestons has the lower median house price of the two ($1,300,000 vs $1,490,000).

Should I live in Edmondson Park or Prestons?

Edmondson Park scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Edmondson Park or Prestons.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →