Bedford Park at a glance
Median house
$987,500
+12.2% year on year
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
1,882
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Bedford Park.
The postcode for Bedford Park is 5042 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Bedford Park is $987,500.
Bedford Park (5042) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $987,500, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +12.2% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Bedford Park has roughly 1,882 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bedford Park scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bedford Park's population at 1,882, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 52% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 28% lone person).
Population
1,882
Median age
28
Family households
56%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $987,500 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $198,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +12.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$987,500
+12.2% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
$987,500
+12.2% annual growth
$257,760
1,882
Median age: 28
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.47% (median rent $280/wk against a $987,500 price tag). Units yield 9.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 52% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +12.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.47%
Based on $987,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.08%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+12.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202647%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +12.2%/yr
2021
$555K
5-year change
+78%
2026
$988K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
154
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bedford Park.
Local schools for Bedford Park
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Government School Catchment
Australian Science and Mathematics School
Darlington Primary School
Bellevue Heights Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bedford Park.
- What is the median house price in Bedford Park?
- The median house price in Bedford Park, SA 5042 is $987,500. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +12.2%.
- What is the Bedford Park postcode?
- Bedford Park is in the 5042 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Bedford Park?
- Bedford Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5042. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Bedford Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Bedford Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Bedford Park on this page, including Australian Science and Mathematics School, Suneden Specialist School, Sunrise Christian School Marion.
- How walkable is Bedford Park?
- Bedford Park has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bedford Park?
- Bedford Park is close to Tonsley, Sturt, Mitchell Park, Flinders University, Darlington.
- What is the population of Bedford Park?
- The population of Bedford Park is approximately 1,882 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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