Bedford Park at a glance
Weekly rent
$550
Houses · units $500
Population
1,882
Median age 28
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Bedford Park.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 1 house sale was recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
1,882
Median age: 28
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Bedford Park.
The postcode for Bedford Park is 5042 (SA), City of Marion, part of Greater Adelaide.
Bedford Park (5042) sits in the Marion region of South Australia.
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
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Safety
Crime and safety.
200
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
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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
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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 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 $550, for units it's $500.
- 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, Darlington, St Marys.
- 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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Sources cited
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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