Bedford Park

SA 5042 • Greater Adelaide

1,882
Population (2021)
$24,440
Median Income
2.67 km²
Area
71m
Elevation

About Bedford Park

Bedford Park is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 1,882 and a median income of $24,440, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.67 km² at an elevation of 71m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Bedford Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Bedford Park falls under postcode 5042 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davenport electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5042
Urban Area
Marion - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.02°, 138.57°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.67 km²
Elevation
71m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
28 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,836
Census 2021
1,882
2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$18,356
Income 2021
$24,440
33.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 878
Born Overseas 844

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 114
  • 2. India 89
  • 3. Vietnam 58
  • 4. Singapore 51
  • 5. Sri Lanka 48
  • 6. Nepal 38
  • 7. England 37
  • 8. Indonesia 27
  • 9. Malaysia 26
  • 10. Greece 20
  • 11. South Korea 19
  • 12. Hong Kong 18
  • 13. Myanmar 17
  • 14. Philippines 16
  • 15. Italy 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 424
English 423
Chinese 238
Scottish 105
Irish 103
Indian 88
German 85
Italian 71
Vietnamese 57
Greek 45

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

605
Both parents born in Australia
944
Both parents born overseas
163
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.5%
Christianity
29.4%
Buddhism
5.9%
Hinduism
4.4%
Islam
3.2%
Sikhism
1.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
51 (2.7%)
5-14 years
89 (4.7%)
15-19 years
207 (11.0%)
20-24 years
403 (21.4%)
25-34 years
444 (23.6%)
35-44 years
211 (11.2%)
45-54 years
134 (7.1%)
55-64 years
128 (6.8%)
65-74 years
103 (5.5%)
75-84 years
87 (4.6%)
85+ years
39 (2.1%)

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