Bedford offers a calm and welcoming residential atmosphere, characterised by single-family detached homes and leafy streets that appeal to families, downsizers and long-term residents. This quiet setting is balanced by pockets of activity along Beaufort Street, Grand Promenade and Walter Road, where small businesses and local services create a convenient village-style feel. With major shopping options like Inglewood Coles, Morley Galleria and Dianella Plaza close by, the area continues to attract buyers and homeowners who often seek the insight of an experienced Bedford real estate agent.
Community life plays a central role in Bedford’s appeal. Beaufort Park provides wide open space for cricket in summer and soccer in winter, while Grand Promenade Reserve hosts a variety of sports and includes a community hall leased to the Filipino Australian Multicultural Association. RA Cook Reserve is another popular venue for cricket, football, hurling and softball. Despite falling slightly below the state’s recommended public open space allocation, Bedford remains a suburb known for its strong community spirit and well-used recreational areas.
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Data obtained in 2026 from Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and Australian Bureau of Statistics
Bedford’s story begins with the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, when indigenous land rights went unrecognised and Surveyor General John Septimus Roe divided the region into long “ribbon grants” along the river to support early transport needs. Much of this land later proved unsuitable for European farming, with swamps and sand dunes dominating the landscape.
Significant change arrived in the early 20th century. The 1920s saw Beaufort Street extended, along with its tramline reaching Salisbury Street, sparking the suburb’s first major wave of residential growth. Gold Estates of Australia Pty Ltd led much of this early development, helping shape Bedford Park into a key part of the expanding Bayswater Road District. These foundations created the suburb’s enduring residential character, which continues to draw interest from buyers and homeowners working with a knowledgeable Bedford real estate agent when exploring the area’s property opportunities.
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