Bedford Park, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bedford Park, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | Bedford Park |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.02202 |
| Longitude | 138.56815 |
| Population | 2,689 |
| Density | 1007.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 70 m |
| Postcode | 5042 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 11 km south-southwest |
Bedford Park is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,689. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 1007.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 70 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Bedford Park is located at 35.0220°S, 138.5682°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5042.
Bedford Park unfolds as a quiet pocket of Adelaide’s southern reaches, where the land gently slopes towards the coast, its character defined by established residential streets shaded by mature trees. It lies 11.1 km south-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 195°T), and is situated 11.6 km north-north-east of Morphett Vale. The air here often carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby Gulf St Vincent, a constant reminder of its proximity to the sea, even though the water itself is not immediately visible. The streets are a comfortable weave of solid brick homes and manicured gardens, where the afternoon sun casts long, soft shadows, painting the pavements in hues of warm gold. This is a place where the rhythm of daily life moves at a measured pace, punctuated by the distant hum of traffic and the calls of native birds flitting through the suburban canopy.
Historically, the development of Bedford Park is intertwined with the post-war expansion of Adelaide, a period that saw suburban growth transform former agricultural land. While not a hub of heavy industry, its economy has long been supported by its role as a residential dormitory for workers in neighbouring industrial and commercial centres, with many residents finding employment in manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. The area's character has been shaped by generations of families who have put down roots, contributing to a settled and familiar community feel. A distinctive feature of Bedford Park is its network of green spaces and parks, offering residents tranquil retreats and opportunities for recreation, where the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves creates a sense of peaceful enclosure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bedford Park, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bedford Park, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for Bedford Park includes the postcode (5042), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Mitcham), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bedford Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |