Question 1

Is Bedford a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bedford is an established inner-northern Perth suburb in the City of Bayswater, with tree-lined streets and a mix of interwar cottages, mid-century brick homes and pockets of modern infill. Its low-key residential character, larger blocks, established gardens and nearby parks and sporting grounds attract families and professionals; couple families (with and without children) account for 82% of families and the median age is 39. The owner-occupied share is 71.3%, so many households own their home.

Everyday needs are met by local shopping strips and community facilities, and regular public transport plus arterial roads provide straightforward access into the city. Close neighbours Bayswater and Maylands bring broader retail and leisure choices within easy reach. The City has active planning and place-making work in the suburb, including a scheme to allow higher-density, mixed-use outcomes around Walter Road West, precinct regeneration and recent upgrades to RA Cook Reserve and the Bedford Bowling Club. Whether Bedford suits you depends on whether you prefer quiet, established streets and parks or something different.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bedford?

Accepted Answer

With a typical local household earning $2,072 a week at the last Census, Bedford's median house price of $1,237,500 works out to about 11.5 times a local year's household income at the last Census, which sits well above what people there recorded earning at the last Census.

Rents take a sizeable share of that local income: a house rent of $775 a week is about 37.4% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, while a unit rent of $750 a week is about 36.2%. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent-share figures are the most relevant; whether they feel expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Bedford a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values climbed 18.3% over the past 12 months, a strong increase. House rents rose 10.7% over the same period, also a strong rise. In Bedford, that means capital growth outpaced rental growth on the houses side this year.

For someone weighing Bedford as an investment, the figures show what each side delivered over the year: price appreciation was the stronger performer, while rental income also increased. Whether that balance suits your objectives and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.24M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	18.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	15	3
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$775	$750
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.7%	N/A

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