Bedford Park

Bedford Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Bedford Park's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 2,088 people. This figure reflects an increase of 206 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,882 in the Bedford Park statistical area (Lv2). The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,075 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 782 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bedford Park's growth rate of 10.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.3%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median is expected for Bedford Park (SA2), with an anticipated expansion by 161 persons to reach approximately 2,249 people by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 12.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Bedford Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Bedford Park has seen approximately 5 new home approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 27 homes. In FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded to date. On average, each approved dwelling accommodates around 10.2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply in the area, which may contribute to upward pressure on prices and increased competition among buyers.

Developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties, as evidenced by an average construction value of $536,000 per dwelling. This financial year has seen $39.1 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Recent construction consists of 60% detached houses and 40% medium to high-density housing, offering options across various price points from family homes to compact living. The area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 476 people, reflecting its quiet and low activity development environment. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bedford Park is projected to grow by 256 residents through to 2041. Construction maintains a steady pace with projected growth; however, buyers may face growing competition as the population increases.

Bedford Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely influencing the region. Notable initiatives include Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building), Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, Oaklands Green, and Flinders Village (Flinders University 50-Year Master Plan). The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Bedford Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Bedford Park has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services. Its unemployment rate was 5.3% as of September 2025.

This figure represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. The area had 1,173 residents employed in September 2025, with an unemployment rate 1.3% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was lower at 54.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and retail trade.

Bedford Park had a particularly high concentration in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, public administration & safety showed lower representation at 3.4%, compared to the regional average of 7.4%. The area functioned as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from nearby areas, with a ratio of 6.0 workers per resident recorded in the Census. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% with a corresponding drop in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed SA's employment grew by 1.19%, adding 10,710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3% and outpaced the national average employment growth of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bedford Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Bedford Park's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $34,602. The average income stood at $43,608 during the same period. These figures are below Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Bedford Park's median income will be approximately $37,647 and average income $47,446, based on an 8.8% wage growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes in Bedford Park are at the 2nd percentile ($470 weekly), while household incomes rank at the 32nd percentile. The largest income segment comprises 33.9% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (707 residents). This aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 33rd percentile.

Bedford Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a predominantly rental market

Bedford Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.4% houses and 30.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). The home ownership rate was 28.3%, with 20.1% of dwellings mortgaged and 51.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, while the median weekly rent was $290. Nationally, Bedford Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Bedford Park features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.5 people

Family households constitute 55.9% of all households, including 20.5% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.1%, with lone person households at 27.7% and group households comprising 15.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people.

The educational profile of Bedford Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Bedford Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 40.7% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational pathways account for 22.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 6.7% and certificates at 16.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 54.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 42.8% in tertiary education, 4.3% in primary education, and 2.5% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bedford Park has 31 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 52 individual routes that facilitate 3,464 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 198 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 494 trips per day across all routes, which translates to around 111 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bedford Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Bedford Park shows better-than-average health outcomes with common conditions less prevalent among its general population compared to national averages, but higher in older, at-risk groups. Only about 44% (~925 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.8% and 7.5% respectively, while 72.8% report no medical ailments compared to 0% in Greater Adelaide. Approximately 9.6% (200 people) of residents are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Bedford Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bedford Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home, and 49.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Bedford Park, comprising 33.5% of its population. However, Buddhism is significantly overrepresented, making up 6.7%, compared to None% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (18.5%), English (18.5%), and Other (17.7%). Notably, Korean (1.2%) Sri Lankan (0.8%) and Vietnamese (2.5%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Bedford Park compared to the regional averages of None%.

Bedford Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bedford Park has a median age of 27, which is notably lower than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Bedford Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (33.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.8%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is substantially higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of Bedford Park's population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 32.4% to 33.5%, while the proportions of those aged 65 to 74 have decreased from 5.4% to 3.1% and those aged 55 to 64 have dropped from 6.8% to 4.9%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Bedford Park's age structure, with the 25-34 age group projected to increase by 96 people (20%), from 484 to 581. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 75-84 and 65-74.