Beaumont (SA)

Detail

In the suburb of Beaumont (SA), the local population is estimated to stand at approximately 2,760 in May 2026. This calculation, drawn from ABS regional updates and post-Census address validation by Districts, represents a gain of 29 residents, or 1.1%, compared to the 2,731 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated from a base resident population of 2,753, which Districts modeled from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 25 validated new addresses added since the Census. Based on these numbers, the suburb of Beaumont (SA) has a population density of 1,758 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across locations evaluated by Districts. Recent growth in the suburb of Beaumont (SA) was almost exclusively powered by incoming overseas migration.

Detail

The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 0.9% and a 4.6% expansion in local jobs over the prior year. Active workers numbered 1,544 in March 2026, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.9% below the 3.8% recorded in Greater Adelaide. Participation matches the metropolitan average of 66.6%. The Census recorded that 18.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

Detail

ATO records for the 2023 financial year show Beaumont residents had a median taxpayer income of $66,256 and an average of $111,247. These figures represent a substantial premium over the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at $72,994 for median income and $122,561 for average income. In the 2021 Census, all local income metrics fell in the 85th to 92nd percentiles nationally. Looking at income distributions, the highest bracket of $4000+ per week is the most common, accounting for 32.6% of residents, or 899 individuals, in contrast to the regional trend where the - bracket is largest at . This affluence is reflected in the of households earning more than weekly. Residents retain of their income after paying for housing, and the area is placed in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

Detail

At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 86.1% detached houses and 13.8% other options, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership is high, with 50.1% of households owning their property outright, while 39.5% hold a mortgage and 10.5% rent. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,511, and the median weekly rent was $450, both exceeding the metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320. Nationally, local mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit above the national average of $375.

Detail

Families make up 80.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 43.6%, couples without children at 29.4%, and single parents at 6.8%. The remaining 19.7% are non-family households, which are mostly lone persons at 18.5%, with group living arrangements accounting for 0.9%. The median household size of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Detail

Attainment levels are high, with 55.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% across Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees represent the most common level of tertiary study at 32.4%, with postgraduate degrees at 17.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 17.8% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 8.5%.

Detail

The local public transport network features 7 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which combine to support 802 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is good, with homes situated an average of 254 meters from the nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 90% of workers, while 6% travel by bus. Households own an average of 1.8 cars, which is higher than the metropolitan average. Additionally, the 2021 Census noted that 18.8% of residents worked from home, which was likely affected by pandemic-era restrictions.

Detail

Health metrics show positive outcomes across the population, with very low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 71% of residents, or 1,954 people, holding policies. This is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 52.7% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

Detail

The local area displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most benchmark markets, with 34.7% of the population born outside Australia and 28.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 47.5% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the wider city is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

Detail

The median age of 45 years is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national average of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is well represented at 16.4% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.6% to 16.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 6.8% to 8.1%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.5% to 13.2% and the 5 to 14 cohort fell from to . By demographic models project that the + cohort will grow by , adding residents to reach a total of while the to and to cohorts are expected to contract.

Detail

Beaumont currently has an estimated 96 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 51 children aged 0-2 and 35 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 20% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 95 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 300. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.