Southern Hills Christian CollegeCombinedIndependent55
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
55
Reading
498
Writing
503
Numeracy
491
Grammar
484
Spelling
494
Administration
Fees
$4,942
Students
453
Ratio
12:1
Attend.
91%
Demographics
ICSEA
1020
Gender
49%/51%
Indig.
7%
LBOTE
17%
Location & Travel
0 min(46.8 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
11 min drive to Sherwood + 5 min transfer + 47 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
42 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2722/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
95%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bedfordale
Full-time 34.0%Part-time 18.3%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 45.8%
Dwelling Types
Bedfordale
House 99.2%
Commute Mode
Bedfordale
Car 84.2%Transit 3.1%Walk 0.9%WFH 11.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
68.3%
England
13.8%
New Zealand
2.7%
South Africa
2.2%
Malaysia
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
94.0%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Cantonese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedfordale
Is Bedfordale safe?
Bedfordale has a safety score of 81/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Richon (68/100), Mount Nasura (52/100), Roleystone (79/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bedfordale?
Median weekly rent in Bedfordale is $925/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Richon ($650/wk), Mount Nasura ($630/wk), Roleystone ($790/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bedfordale?
Bedfordale has a school rating of 55/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Southern Hills Christian College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bedfordale from Perth CBD?
Bedfordale is 47 minutes by car, or 118 minutes by public transport, or 63 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bedfordale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bedfordale is $1.4M, up 16.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $910K. For renters, median weekly rent is $925/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Richon ($868K), Mount Nasura ($865K), Roleystone ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bedfordale
Bedfordale sits on Perth's southeast scarp above Armadale, a semi-rural enclave known as one of the region's more affluent addresses. Large blocks, native bush, and a quiet hills lifestyle attract families and those wanting acreage living. The flip side is real bushfire exposure, total car dependence, and minimal local amenities. The Last Drop pub anchors a modest but genuine community scene. At $1.39M and rent of $925/week, the local housing market is 36% above the Perth metro median.
Bedfordale sits a 47-minute drive from the CBD (118 min by transit), and most residents drive (71%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 81/100, 29 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
It has 1 school with a combined rating of 55/100, above average. The suburb's median age of 42 and household income of $2,722/week sit near the broader average.