Moving to Bedford WA 6052
What the official numbers say about living in Bedford — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $2,072 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bedford grew 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,883 → 5,716 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Vietnam, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Vietnamese, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bedford sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Meltham, 1.7 km south-east.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 5.7 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Galleria Bus Station, 1.3 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Wild West Charters, 6.3 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 7.8 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 51 schools · 50 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 71 parks — see them all on the Bedford profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Peter's Primary School 700 m · Chisholm Catholic College 950 m · Inglewood Primary School 950 m · John Forrest Secondary College 1.1 km · Hillcrest Primary School 1.1 km · Australian Islamic College (Dianella Campus) 1.7 km · Infant Jesus School 1.8 km · Embleton Primary School 2 km
Groceries: IGA Bedford 300 m · ALDI 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.5 km · Coles 1.6 km · Woolworths 1.6 km · Spudshed 1.6 km · MCQ 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Alan Lehman Reserve 350 m · Grand Promenade Reserve 450 m · Gummery Reserve 500 m · Birkett Reserve 550 m · Brown's Lake Reserve 550 m · Wood Park 700 m · Beaufort Park 750 m · Rudloc Reserve 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bedford, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Laughing Turtle-dove · Willie Wagtail · Australian White Ibis · Eurasian Coot · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bedford, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford here | 5,716 | — | 9/10 | 4% |
| Inglewood | 5,837 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Embleton | 3,600 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Maylands | 13,199 | — | 8/10 | 10% |
| Dianella | 24,169 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Bayswater | 15,288 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Morley | 22,539 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bayswater — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Perth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6052 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bedford profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week.
The population grew 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,883 people to 5,716. It sits about 6 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Meltham station is roughly 1.7 km away. Local government is Bayswater council, and the federal seat is Perth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bedford vs Inglewood · Bedford vs Embleton.
Nearby guides: Inglewood · Embleton · Maylands · Dianella · Bayswater · Morley.
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