5 min drive to Maylands + 5 min transfer + 14 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2072/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bedford
Full-time 32.5%Part-time 18.7%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 46.4%
Dwelling Types
Bedford
House 88.6%Semi-detached 10.8%
Commute Mode
Bedford
Car 75.4%Transit 11.8%Bicycle 1.3%Walk 1.1%WFH 10.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
63.8%
England
4.7%
Vietnam
2.4%
New Zealand
2.0%
India
1.9%
Language at Home
English only
76.7%
Italian
1.3%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Cantonese
1.0%
Mandarin
0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford
Is Bedford safe?
Bedford has a safety score of 54/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Inglewood (WA) (43/100), Embleton (37/100), Morley (36/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bedford?
Median weekly rent in Bedford is $775/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Inglewood (WA) ($900/wk), Embleton ($750/wk), Morley ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bedford?
Bedford has a school rating of 85/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Chisholm Catholic College (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bedford from Perth CBD?
Bedford is 16 minutes by car, or 36 minutes by public transport, or 24 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bedford affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bedford is $1.2M, up 9.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $870K. For renters, median weekly rent is $775/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Inglewood (WA) ($1.5M), Embleton ($962K), Morley ($929K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bedford
⚠️ Safety Concern🌳 Established
Bedford is an established inner-north suburb drawing first home buyers and young families priced out of nearby Maylands and Mount Lawley. Its older housing stock, Grand Promenade precinct, and pockets of street art give it quiet residential character with a hint of creativity. Safety questions come up frequently among newcomers, largely shaped by high-profile crimes that have coloured the suburb's reputation, though locals who know it find plenty to like.
The median house price is $1.18M and rent of $775/week, 16% above the Perth metro median. From Bedford, the CBD is a 16-minute drive away (36 min by transit), and most residents drive (63%). The area has a safety score of 54/100, 2 points above the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 85/100 and among the highest in Perth. Typical residents are around 39 years old, with a household income of $2,072/week.
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