Bedford Road at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
20.7k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Bedford Road.
The postcode for Bedford Road is 3135 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Bedford Road (3135) sits in the Maroondah region of Victoria.
Bedford Road has roughly 20,698 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bedford Road scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bedford Road's population at 20,698, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
20,698
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$386/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$328/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20,698
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
18
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bedford Road.
Local schools for Bedford Road
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Government School Catchment
Ringwood Secondary College
Great Ryrie Primary School
Eastwood Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bedford Road.
- What is the Bedford Road postcode?
- Bedford Road is in the 3135 postcode, in VIC, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- Where is Bedford Road?
- Bedford Road is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3135. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bedford Road?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $386, for units it's $328.
- What schools are in Bedford Road?
- There are 20 schools serving Bedford Road on this page, including Ringwood Secondary College, Great Ryrie Primary School, Eastwood Primary School.
- How walkable is Bedford Road?
- Bedford Road has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bedford Road?
- Bedford Road is close to Ringwood East, Heathmont, Ringwood, Heathwood, Croydon South.
- What is the population of Bedford Road?
- The population of Bedford Road is approximately 20,698 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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