Bedford at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
5,716
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Bedford.
The postcode for Bedford is 6052 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Bedford (6052) sits in the Stirling region of Western Australia.
Bedford has roughly 5,716 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bedford scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bedford's population at 5,716, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,716
Median age
39
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
5,716
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
76
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bedford.
Local schools for Bedford
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Government School Catchment
Inglewood Primary School
Mount Lawley Primary School
Mount Lawley Senior High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bedford.
- What is the Bedford postcode?
- Bedford is in the 6052 postcode, in WA, in the City of Stirling region.
- Where is Bedford?
- Bedford is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6052. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Stirling region.
- What is the average rent in Bedford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Bedford?
- There are 20 schools serving Bedford on this page, including Inglewood Primary School, St Peter's Primary School, Mount Lawley Primary School.
- How walkable is Bedford?
- Bedford has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bedford?
- Bedford is close to Inglewood, Maylands, Mount Lawley, Menora, Embleton.
- What is the population of Bedford?
- The population of Bedford is approximately 5,716 (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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