Bedfordale · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Bedfordale

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas define Bedfordale, where the typical monthly mortgage is $2,492. The area is overwhelmingly dominated by large, family-sized homes. Most residents own their houses, though a high number of them are still paying off mortgages.

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📍 Bedfordale, Suburb / Locality

Where Bedfordale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +26.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bedfordale — higher than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bedfordale$370
6112, WA $320
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment of $2,492 is well above the state and national figures. Weekly rent is also much higher than in most similar areas, sitting at $370, which is a little above the Western Australian average.

$370 ▲ +26.3%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $293
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,492 ▲ +7.7%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,313
  • 2016: $2,500
  • 2021: $2,492

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bedfordale, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by Under $200 (25%) and $200–$349 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Bedfordale, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $3,000 or more (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few people rent here, with the rental rate at 3.2% being far below both the state and national figures. While 37.1% of homes are owned outright—well above the national figure—the majority of households (58.4%) still have a mortgage.

3.2% ▼ -54.3%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 6.9%
  • 2016: 5.5%
  • 2021: 3.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.1% ▲ +2.2%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.2%
  • 2016: 32.4%
  • 2021: 37.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bedfordale, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 58%; Owned outright is next at 37%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home in Bedfordale is a separate house, at 99.2%, which is far above the national average. These are typically large residences, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms and 60.6% having four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

99.2% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.6%
  • 2016: 99.3%
  • 2021: 99.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

96.3% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.2%
  • 2016: 95.8%
  • 2021: 96.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bedfordale, Separate house is the majority at 100%; Flat or apartment is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bedfordale, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 61%; 5 or more is next at 21%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Bedfordale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50092/bedfordale/topic/housing-dwellings