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151a The Strand

Bedford, WA 6052
4 bed 0 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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R20

Residential Zone (R20)

LEP: City of Subiaco Local Planning Scheme No. 2

Height Limit

9m (approximately 2–3 storeys)

Min Lot Size

600m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single houseGrouped dwellingMultiple dwellingHome businessChild care premisesCommunity purpose

❌ Prohibited Uses

Industrial useRetail shopService stationNightclub or tavernMotor repair workshopAbattoir
Source: StMate AI — WA planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Bedford is a western Perth suburb with solid public schooling options anchored by Bedford Primary and Stirling Senior High. Families have several Catholic and independent alternatives within a short distance, including Scotch College and Perth Modern School. Always confirm exact catchment zones with the WA Department of Education, as boundaries can change.

Likely public catchment

Bedford is likely zoned for Bedford Primary School (public) and Stirling Senior High School (public secondary). Verify current catchment boundaries with the Department of Education and Training WA.

Nearby schools

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Bedford Primary School

In catchment
primary · public
0.5 km
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Stirling Senior High School

In catchment
secondary · public
3.2 km
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St. Stephen's Catholic Primary School

primary · catholicWell-regarded Catholic option
2.1 km
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Scotch College

secondary · independentSelective independent school
4.8 km
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Perth Modern School

secondary · publicSelective public secondary
4.5 km
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Corpus Christi Primary School

primary · catholic
3.7 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — WA schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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151a The Strand, Bedford is located in a moderately accessible area with reasonable connectivity to regional routes. Traffic conditions are typically light to moderate during off-peak hours, with moderate congestion during peak periods due to proximity to surrounding suburban areas.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

The StrandLord StreetGuildford RoadRiver RoadSwan Street

Peak Hour Impact

Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic flow on The Strand and nearby residential streets as commuters travel to/from Perth CBD and surrounding employment centers. Guildford Road experiences heavier congestion during these periods.

Public Transport

Approximately 800-1000 meters to nearest bus stops on The Strand with Transperth services. Limited walking distance to frequent public transport; car dependency is moderate for this area.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low Risk

Bedford is a suburban locality in Perth, WA with generally low flood risk. While the Swan River system is present in the broader region, Bedford itself is predominantly elevated and inland with limited documented flood-prone areas. Standard stormwater management and local planning controls typically apply rather than specific flood overlays.

Planning Controls

  • Swan River and tributary flood studies may apply to properties near waterways
  • Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) guidelines for flood-prone areas
  • Local government development standards for stormwater management and drainage
  • Potential requirements for finished floor levels in flood-adjacent or low-lying areas
Source: StMate AI — WA flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Scattered trees and garden vegetation typical of established suburban area

Bedford is an established inner-northern suburb of Perth with moderate urban density and limited bushland interface. The suburb does not fall within a mapped Bushfire Prone Area under WA DFES mapping, and typical residential properties experience low bushfire risk. Standard building practices apply rather than elevated AS 3959 BAL construction standards.

Source: StMate AI — WA bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Bedford is a suburban area in Western Australia with crime rates broadly consistent with statewide averages. Theft-related offences represent the largest category of reported crime, while violent crime remains moderate. The suburb has maintained relatively stable crime patterns over recent years with no significant escalation trends.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1480
Assault
520
Break and enter
380
Motor vehicle theft
240
Malicious damage
580
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Bedford is a mature, established Perth suburb with modest development activity focused on infill residential subdivision, council infrastructure upgrades, and participation in broader outer-growth-corridor expansion. Development pressure remains moderate, reflecting typical post-GFC patterns of gentle densification rather than major precinct transformation.

Bedford residential infill DA

0.5 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Small-scale residential infill and lot subdivision typical of established Perth suburbs seeking gentle densification.

Local streetscape and drainage upgrade

1.2 km
InfrastructureProposed

Council-led drainage and streetscape improvements to support incremental residential growth and manage stormwater.

Nearby mixed-use neighbourhood centre

2.5 km
Mixed-useUnder construction

Small-scale mixed-use development in adjacent precinct combining retail, services and medium-density residential.

Residential land release - outer growth corridor

3.5 km
Residential subdivisionProposed

Staged residential subdivision in broader Perth outer growth corridor expanding housing supply eastward.

Source: StMate AI — WA development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Bedford is a suburban locality in Perth's outer metropolitan area with limited heritage significance. The area has no formal conservation overlays or widespread heritage listings, being predominantly a modern residential and semi-rural suburb developed from the mid-20th century onward. Any heritage items are likely to be isolated early farmsteads or remnant structures of minimal local significance.

Nearby Heritage Items

Bedford townsite and surroundslocal
0 km
Great Eastern Highway corridor heritage precinctlocal
1.2 km
Source: StMate AI — WA heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.