Bedford is a small suburb, around 5,400 people, and properties do not come up for sale often. That scarcity makes pricing harder. There are fewer recent sales to compare against, which is the main reason homes here take longer to sell than in neighbouring suburbs, about 20 days against 14 or 15 in Yokine and Dianella. Demand is strong. There is simply less stock moving through.
The Bedford market right now
Source: REIWA. Figures as at September 2026.
What buyers are paying for
Position, mostly. Bedford sits between Inglewood, Bayswater and Morley, close enough to the Beaufort Street strip without Mount Lawley prices, and roughly seven kilometres from the city. Most of the housing dates from the 1940s and 50s, so condition varies a lot from street to street. In a suburb this small, presentation has a bigger effect on the final price than it does elsewhere.
With so few comparable sales to work from, a Bedford appraisal has to be built from scratch rather than pulled off a report. That means looking at what has actually transacted in the surrounding suburbs and adjusting honestly for the differences, rather than leaning on a median drawn from a handful of sales.
The villa and townhouse market
Bedford is unusual in that its unit median, currently around $860,000, holds up strongly against its house median of about $1.26 million. That gap is narrower than in most inner north suburbs, and it reflects the quality of the villa and townhouse stock here rather than any weakness at the house end.
Practically, that means a well presented villa in Bedford is not a fallback option for buyers priced out of houses. It is a genuine choice, and it should be marketed with the same seriousness. I have sold at both ends of this market.
My experience in Bedford
Bedford is a suburb I have worked for years, and it asks more of an agent than a busy market does. When only a handful of properties change hands in a year there is nowhere to hide behind a comparables report. You have to know what has genuinely transacted nearby, adjust honestly for the differences, and be able to explain the number you arrive at.
I have sold both houses and villas here, which matters because the two ends of this market behave quite differently. A villa in Bedford is not a consolation prize for a buyer priced out of a house, and pricing it as though it were will cost you.
Getting around
Bedford is served by both government and independent schools, including secondary options that draw families from well beyond the suburb itself. Being able to walk children to school is a genuine selling point on the right streets and is worth making explicit in marketing.
For commuting, Bedford is close to Bayswater station and well connected by bus along Walter Road and Beaufort Street. The Tonkin and Guildford Road connections make the airport straightforward, which matters to more buyers than people expect.
Schools near Bedford
Families search by school, so this is usually one of the first things a buyer checks. Intake boundaries do not follow suburb boundaries and are reviewed from time to time, so confirm your current catchment before relying on it in marketing.
| School | Level | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | Private |
| Australian Islamic - Dianella | Combined | Private |
| Inglewood Primary School | Primary | Public |
| Our Lady's Assumption School | Primary | Private |
| Chisholm Catholic College | Secondary | Private |
| John Forrest Secondary College | Secondary | Public |
| Infant Jesus School | Primary | Private |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | Public |
Schools in and around Bedford, via REIWA.
Recently sold in Bedford
What clients say about working with Nic
I had a great experience selling my property with Nic. From the initial conversation to the sale, Nic was open and honest and kept me in the loop at every stage. I would highly recommend Nic to anyone looking to sell their property.
Nic Di Rosso from Deximal was the utmost professional from start to finish in selling our property. He was friendly, honest, efficient and helped us receive a great price. We would highly recommend Nic and his outstanding customer service.
Common questions about selling in Bedford
Who is the best real estate agent in Bedford?
Nic Di Rosso has worked in Perth real estate since 1997 and holds REIWA 7 Million Dollar Club recognition for 2026, along with REIWA Grand Master awards in 2007 and 2008. He sells both houses and villas in Bedford, which matters in a suburb where the two ends of the market behave differently and comparable sales are scarce. He offers free, no-obligation appraisals and can be reached on 0418 957 346.
What is the median house price in Bedford?
The median house price in Bedford is around $1.26m. Villas and townhouses hold up unusually well here, with a median near $860,000. Figures are from REIWA and are updated regularly.
Why do properties in Bedford take longer to sell?
Bedford is a small suburb with relatively few properties changing hands, so it takes a little longer for the right buyer to come through. Current average time on market is about 20 days. This reflects low stock rather than weak demand, with values up 27.7% over the past year.
Is Bedford a good place to buy a villa or townhouse?
Bedford has a strong villa and townhouse market, with a unit median around $860,000 that is high relative to comparable inner north suburbs. That reflects the quality of the stock rather than a shortage of houses.
How far is Bedford from Perth city?
Bedford is roughly seven kilometres north east of the Perth CBD, with bus connections along Walter Road and Beaufort Street and Bayswater station nearby.
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