Bedford
City in Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Bedford is a quiet, residential suburb set in Western Australia, just 6km northeast of Perth CBD. With its tree-lined streets, gentle pace, and blend of local shops, Bedford offers a relaxed community vibe ideal for families and professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Western Australia
Population
5,716
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-31.91°, 115.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,697
Local Cost
$1,822
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
659 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
74
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
4
Parks
58
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
386.0
Airport
PER
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.