Bedfordale

Population growth drivers in Bedfordale are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Bedfordale's population is estimated at around 3,394 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 356 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,038. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,381 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 9 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to 62 persons per square kilometer. Bedfordale's growth rate of 11.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers including overseas migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the national median for the suburb of Bedfordale, with a projected expansion of 409 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a gain of 7.7% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bedfordale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Bedfordale averaged approximately 11 new dwelling approvals annually between FY21 and FY25, with a total of 60 approved over these years. In FY26 up to May, 5 dwellings have been approved. This translates to an estimated 3.3 new residents per year arriving for each dwelling constructed during this period.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $324,000. Commercial approvals in Bedfordale reached $521,000 in the current financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Bedfordale has significantly less development activity, with 69.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining its traditional low density character with a focus on family homes.

As of now, there are estimated to be 497 people in Bedfordale per dwelling approval. By 2041, Bedfordale is projected to grow by 262 residents based on current development patterns.

Bedfordale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Forrestdale Business Park, Anstey Grove Estate Forrestdale, Morgan Park Redevelopment, and Champion Drive Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Bedfordale ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Bedfordale has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%. As of September 2025, 1,845 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Bedfordale is somewhat lower at 68.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, a low 10.8% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction stands out with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance is under-represented at 10.9%.

The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% and labour force grew by 1.7%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia predict a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bedfordale's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Bedfordale's median income is $57,520 and average income is $67,492. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,053 (median) and $73,985 (average). Census data ranks Bedfordale's household incomes at the 94th percentile ($2,722 weekly). Income brackets indicate that 27.5% of locals fall into the $4000+ category, differing from broader area patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. Bedfordale has a substantial proportion of high earners (46.3% above $3,000/week), indicating strong economic capacity. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Bedfordale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Bedfordale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bedfordale stood at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.7% and rented ones at 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,492, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Bedfordale was $370, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Bedfordale's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Bedfordale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 90.5% of all households, including 46.7% couples with children, 36.8% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 9.5%, with lone person households at 9.1% and group households making up 0.3%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Bedfordale aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 31.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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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

Bedfordale shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (about 1,832 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.2% and 7.5% of residents respectively. About 70.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (576 people). Senior health outcomes are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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, as per the census conducted on June 2016, exhibited higher than average cultural diversity with 6.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.7% born overseas. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in Bedfordale, comprising 51.5% of the population. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation with 0.1% of the population compared to the regional average of 0.3%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups were English at 37.3%, Australian at 24.6%, and Scottish at 7.7%. Notably, Dutch (4.8%) South African (1.5%) and Welsh (1.0%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Bedfordale compared to their regional averages of 1.5%, 1.0% and 0.7% respectively.

Bedfordale's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bedfordale's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth's average, Bedfordale has a notably higher proportion of the 55-64 age group (14.4%) and a lower proportion of the 25-34 age group (6.4%). According to the 2021 Census, Bedfordale's population aged 15-24 grew from 14.1% to 15.8%, while those aged 85+ increased from 1.0% to 2.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 decreased from 17.6% to 15.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bedfordale's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 91 residents to reach a total of 278. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 66% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.