Beaconsfield (WA)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address points validated by Districts since the Census, indicates that the population of the suburb of Beaconsfield (WA) is approximately 5,926 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 611 people (11.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,315 people. The change is calculated from a resident population of 5,909, estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population release and an additional 73 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 2,170 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across nationwide areas assessed by Districts. The growth rate of 11.5% in the suburb of Beaconsfield (WA) since the 2021 census was higher than the national average (9.3%), positioning it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for approximately 75.0% of the overall population increase in recent times, though all other contributors, including natural growth and interstate migration, also remained positive.

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Data aggregated by Districts shows that Beaconsfield has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in key service sectors, and an unemployment rate of just 3.6%. In March 2026, there were 3,246 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.6% below the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is similar to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data reveals that a relatively modest 10.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

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According to the latest ATO postcode-level statistics for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in the suburb of Beaconsfield are exceptionally high on a national scale, with the median recorded at $58,616 and the average at $81,617. For comparison, Greater Perth registered a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, these figures are estimated to have reached approximately $65,023 for the median and $90,538 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the area reside around the 60th percentile nationally. The largest income cohort, representing 26.0% of local residents (1,540 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which is comparable to the metropolitan region where are in this range. A high-earning group of makes more than per week, indicating local affluence that supports retail activity. High housing costs account for of income, but strong earnings mean disposable income is still in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Beaconsfield was made up of 79.4% standalone houses and 20.6% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and flats, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership in Beaconsfield stood at 37.1%, which is higher than the metropolitan average, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (36.6%) or rented (26.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,300, which is higher than the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the Perth metro median of $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Beaconsfield are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 68.2% of all households, with 28.9% being couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 12.4% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.8%, consisting of lone-person households at 27.4% and group shared households at 4.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Residents of Beaconsfield have higher levels of education than the wider region, with 39.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 28.6% within the SA4 area. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 25.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (17.8%).

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Analysis of the local transit network shows there are 34 active transport stops in Beaconsfield, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes that run a total of 2,828 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop. As this is primarily a residential suburb, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with private cars remaining the main transit choice at 75%, followed by 10% using trains and 7% using buses. The average vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A relatively low proportion of residents work from home, at 10.9% according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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The suburb of Beaconsfield (WA) displays positive health profiles, according to Districts indicators for mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which show low rates of common health conditions among both younger and older cohorts, alongside private health insurance coverage that extends to approximately 60% of the population (3,531 people).

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The population of Beaconsfield exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 16.9% of residents using a non-English language at home and 29.7% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.5% of the community. Judaism is notably overrepresented, accounting for 0.3% of the population, matching the 0.3% share seen across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 42 years in Beaconsfield is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is well represented at 14.5% compared to Greater Perth, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 11.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has risen from 10.1% to 11.1%, whereas the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 6.3% to 5.2%. Projections for 2041 suggest shifting demographics, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 55% (237 people) from to . The combined cohorts aged and over will drive of the total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the to and to brackets are projected to experience declines.

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Beaconsfield currently has an estimated 308 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 173 children aged 0-2 and 114 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 303 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 507. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.