Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Bedfordale has an estimated 3,303 residents, up 8.7% since the 2021 Census, with 46 projects tracked in the area around Bedfordale.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Bedfordale lies 30 kilometres southeast of the Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 3,303 as of Aug 2026, drawing on aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts, which are released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. That represents an increase of 265 people (8.7%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,038 people. The area has above-average median household income, strong representation of mortgage holders, a high proportion of married families, a housing stock led by detached homes, a below-average unemployment rate, and a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24.
Residents include a high proportion of teenagers as well as middle-aged people, largely living in family households and couples without children, and the area enjoys high income levels alongside moderate population growth. Set in WA, Australia, the suburb of Bedfordale offers a serene, family-friendly community with picturesque surroundings and a laid-back lifestyle.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Bedfordale lies 30 kilometres southeast of the Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 3,303 as of Aug 2026, drawing on aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts, which are released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. That represents an increase of 265 people (8.7%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,038 people. The area has above-average median household income, strong representation of mortgage holders, a high proportion of married families, a housing stock led by detached homes, a below-average unemployment rate, and a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24.
Residents include a high proportion of teenagers as well as middle-aged people, largely living in family households and couples without children, and the area enjoys high income levels alongside moderate population growth. Set in WA, Australia, the suburb of Bedfordale offers a serene, family-friendly community with picturesque surroundings and a laid-back lifestyle.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,795 in 2006 and 3,299 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,303 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 15.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 27.5%.
Bedfordale ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 83rd for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bedfordale is $731 a week, for the 12 months to Sep 2026 and 5% above Greater Perth.
5% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $731 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Armadale | $737 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South East | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $696 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $687 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 46 projects in and around Bedfordale, 13 of them under construction.
Forrestdale Business Park is a 367-hectare industrial and commercial precinct in Perth's south-east, divided into East (190 ha) and West (178 ha) estates. DevelopmentWA's West estate is a master-planned industrial hub with Crossroads Industrial Estate and tenants such as Hitachi and 7-Eleven.
Boutique residential land estate in Forrestdale adjacent to the 245ha Forrestdale Lake Class A Nature Reserve. The development features a future multi-use district sporting ground for AFL, soccer, cricket and rugby, along with parks, playgrounds, landscaped footpaths and a wildflower trail. Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 are now sold out.
A major urban transformation centered on the METRONET Armadale Line upgrade, featuring an elevated rail line and newly rebuilt Armadale Station which reopened for passenger services in October 2025.
City of Armadale redevelopment of the 6.67 hectare Morgan Park precinct including a new multi-use sports pavilion, public toilets, expanded car parking, upgraded playspace, relocated sports lighting, reconfigured football and athletics facilities, exercise nodes and improved pedestrian connections.
Ongoing works to expand and upgrade the Emergency Department at Armadale Health Service, serving Perth's south-eastern corridor. Works include a waiting room expansion and reconfiguration of treatment areas to improve patient flow, capacity, and care for the rapidly growing Armadale catchment.
A $88.5 million state-of-the-art courthouse and police complex officially opened in November 2023. The 14,000 square metre facility combines services previously delivered from three separate locations and can accommodate approximately 350 police officers.
A 53-hectare residential precinct providing around 700 new homes with sustainable designs, mixed-density housing, community facilities, and integrated green spaces.
The Gwynne Park Pavilion redevelopment replaces the original 1971 structure with a modern, accessible district-level community and sporting facility. Scope of works includes a spacious main hall, clubroom, meeting rooms, modern changerooms, kiosk and commercial kitchen amenities to support local sporting clubs and community hire.
$39 million multi-storey TAFE campus in Armadale town centre opened in August 2024, featuring cutting-edge facilities for community services, early childhood education, IT, and business training. Includes state-of-the-art simulated childcare facility, specialist training areas, and Jobs and Skills Centre.
A massive rail revitalisation project in Perth's south-east that combined the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal, Thornlie-Cockburn Line, and Byford Rail Extension. The project delivered seven new or rebuilt stations, replaced 13 level crossings with elevated rail, and extended the line 8km to Byford.
The Roleystone Theatre was closed in February 2018 due to structural issues. Council committed to reopening in December 2018. Reopened April 2024 after structural issues closure. Features stage, demountable forestage, auditorium with retractable seating, dressing rooms, green room, additional storage, bio box, courtyard and costume store.
Approximately 10.84-hectare triangular area of under-utilised land bound by the Armadale Train Line to the east, Forrest Road and Fifth Road, planned to become an inner-city residential precinct with medium-density housing close to Armadale train station and town centre facilities.
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Estimated completion year of the 15 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 3, 2027 4, 2028 3, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 2. 5 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 1.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 3 | ABS building approvals | 9th percentile nationally |
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Bedfordale area has seen 12 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Bedfordale's current population of 3,303 has been supported by 3 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Bedfordale has seen 1.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 547 people in the suburb of Bedfordale, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Bedfordale's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 3, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Bedfordale has grown by approximately 230 people, while 17 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 13.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Bedfordale include: Forrestdale Business Park (Construction); Anstey Grove Estate Forrestdale (Completed); Morgan Park Redevelopment (Construction); Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Redevelopment (Construction); and Champion Drive Precinct (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Bedfordale spans multiple sectors including Communities, Sports & Recreation, and Residential Development, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Bedfordale currently ranks below national averages at the 32nd percentile.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Bedfordale are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,303 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 61 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 25th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,038 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 265 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 54.26 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Bedfordale was estimated to be approximately 3,303 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,299 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Bedfordale has added approximately 265 people and shown a 8.72% increase from the 3,038 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Bedfordale is estimated at 61 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Bedfordale has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.5% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Bedfordale is driven by: Interstate migration (54.0%), Overseas migration (27.0%), Natural increase (19.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 54.0% of overall population gains.
Bedfordale's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 67th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 7.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Bedfordale at 41 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Bedfordale is 4 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Bedfordale compared to the Greater Perth region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 13.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Bedfordale compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 7.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Bedfordale show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (7.7% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.4% of the population in the suburb of Bedfordale as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.0% of the population in the suburb of Bedfordale as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 83% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $62,519 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 64th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $73,864 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,722 | 2021 Census, weekly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $967 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 46.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,801 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 10.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Bedfordale is approximately $66,920. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $62,519.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Bedfordale is approximately $79,064. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $73,864.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Bedfordale is approximately $66,920 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $62,519 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Bedfordale is approximately $79,064 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $73,864 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Bedfordale's households (~27.5% / 261 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Bedfordale is the $4000+ group, representing about 27.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Bedfordale is $2,722/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Bedfordale is $2,801/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Bedfordale is $967/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Bedfordale is just above the national average, with the median assessed at $62,519 while the average income stands at $73,864. This contrasts to Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $64,047 and an average income of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $66,920 (median) and $79,064 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Bedfordale is $10,256 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Bedfordale's disposable income is $10,256 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Bedfordale ranks among the top 16% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,865 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,634 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,912 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Bedfordale has approximately 1,865 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.5%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Bedfordale stands at 2.5%, which is 1.7 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Bedfordale is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are construction (13.5% of employment), health care & social assistance (10.9%), and manufacturing (9.0%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 33.4% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include retail trade and mining.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Bedfordale has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Bedfordale is 71.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Bedfordale shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 13.5% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Bedfordale's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Bedfordale sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 13.2% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 18.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 31.1% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 38.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
18.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Bedfordale have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
38.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Bedfordale have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Bedfordale ranks in the 53th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Bedfordale are: Certificate (31.1%), Bachelor Degree (13.2%), Advanced Diploma (12.0%).
28.5% of the population in the suburb of Bedfordale is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.3% in primary school, 9.2% in secondary school, 3.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Bedfordale is 1016, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Bedfordale, with a combined enrollment of approximately 926 students.
The suburb of Bedfordale includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Bedfordale features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.1 people | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 36.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 950 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,033 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 90.1% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Bedfordale had 950 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.7% to an estimated 1,033 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Bedfordale is 3.1 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 90.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (9.1%), group households (0.3%), and other household types (0.4%).
Of the 856 family households, couples with children account for 46.7% of all households, couples without children at home 36.8%, and single parent families 5.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Bedfordale shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 90.1% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 9.1% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Bedfordale have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 61.2% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.9% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 9.1% of all households in the suburb of Bedfordale, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 0.3% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Bedfordale records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 29.7% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.1% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 70.3% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Bedfordale was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 6.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.7% born overseas.
The main religion in Bedfordale was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.5% of people in Bedfordale. This compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bedfordale are English, comprising 37.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 24.6% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 4.8% of Bedfordale (vs 1.5% across Greater Perth), South African at 1.5% (vs 1.0%) and Welsh at 1.0% (vs 0.7%).
29.7% of the suburb of Bedfordale population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
6.0% of the population in the suburb of Bedfordale speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.7% of the suburb of Bedfordale population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
91.1% of the suburb of Bedfordale population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bedfordale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 3.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Owned outright | 37.1% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 99.6% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,492 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 87th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 59.7% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $370 | 2021 Census, weekly | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 13.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 6th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 21.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 23rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Bedfordale, 37.1% of homes are owned outright, 59.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 3.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 99.6% of dwellings in the suburb of Bedfordale are houses.
In the suburb of Bedfordale, 0.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Bedfordale stands at 37.1%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Bedfordale is $2,492, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Bedfordale is $1,539, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Bedfordale, households with mortgages typically spend 21.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 13.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Bedfordale is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Bedfordale shows mortgage holders spending 21.1% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 13.6% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Bedfordale consists of 99.6% detached houses, 0.0% semi-detached dwellings, 0.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bedfordale consumes approximately 13.1% of median household income ($11,786 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bedfordale show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 0% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 100% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
The level of general health in Bedfordale is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 56th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.9% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.9% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.6% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
Around 54.6% of people in the suburb of Bedfordale are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Bedfordale, 3.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.5% of people in the suburb of Bedfordale are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.1% of the suburb of Bedfordale population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.0% of people in the suburb of Bedfordale have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Bedfordale, 54.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 1.8 km away and the nearest school 2.1 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 10 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 10th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 4.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 29 places in Bedfordale, about 5.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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05Reports and tools
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bedfordale compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Bedfordale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32nd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Bedfordale is $731 a week for the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Population growth drivers in Bedfordale are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Bedfordale's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 83% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Bedfordale ranks among the top 16% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
Educational attainment in Bedfordale sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Bedfordale features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
In terms of cultural diversity, Bedfordale records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Bedfordale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
The level of general health in Bedfordale is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport in Bedfordale: transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bedfordale has an estimated 3,303 residents, up 8.7% since the 2021 Census, with 46 projects tracked in the area around Bedfordale.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bedfordale.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50092). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bedfordale from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bedfordale with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 10.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
