Beckenham (WA)

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Based on research into ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Beckenham has an estimated population of approximately 10,849 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,757 residents (19.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,092 people. The trend is derived from a resident count of 10,758, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025, combined with an additional 183 validated new addresses after the Census date. With these numbers, the demographic density stands at 1,857 individuals per square kilometer, outperforming the typical density across national areas monitored by Districts. The suburb of Beckenham recorded a 19.3% expansion rate since the 2021 Census, outstripping both the countrywide average of 9.3% and the broader SA3 territory, making it a regional growth leader. This population rise was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of manufacturing and industrial workers, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an estimated job growth of 1.5% over the prior year, based on consolidated statistical area data from Districts. In March 2026, 5,757 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate stood at 1.7% above the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, and labor participation matched the 70.2% mark of Greater Perth closely. Census statistics show that a modest 4.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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Based on Districts' compilation of the newest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $56,975 and an average income of $66,685. This sits slightly below the national average and compares to figures of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be roughly $63,202 for the median and $73,974 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest, placing between the 45th and 48th percentiles. The figures show that 37.5% of the population (4,068 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider region where of residents fall into this category. Housing affordability issues are significant, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census data, the dwelling mix in the suburb consisted of 80.7% standalone houses and 19.3% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates lagged behind the Perth metro average, sitting at 23.6%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (39.8%) or occupied by tenants (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Perth metro norm at $1,733, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $340, compared to Perth metro averages of $1,907 and $350. On a national level, mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 70.4%, consisting of 33.6% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 10.9% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.6%, with single-person households at 24.1% and group living situations representing 5.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The local academic profile stands out in the wider region, with university completion rates (29.1% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the SA3 regional average of 23.7%, showing a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (23.3%).

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Public transport research shows 59 active passenger stops operating locally, combining train and bus services. These facilities are connected to 42 separate routes, which support 8,356 weekly passenger journeys. Commuter access is excellent, with residents living an average of 192 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 80%, while 12% travel by train. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.5 vehicles per household. A low 4.8% of workers performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators show favorable trends for local residents, with Districts analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing patterns that align with national averages, displaying standard rates of common illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of people with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area at roughly 54% of the population (~5,823 people). This compares to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth.

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The locality is among the most multicultural in the nation, with 48.8% of the population using a non-English language at home and 52.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.3% of local residents. The most significant statistical divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 5.5% of the population compared to just 1.4% in Greater Perth.

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The median age of 34 years makes the local population younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and notably younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (19.4%) and a smaller share of older adults aged 55 - 64 (7.8%). Since the 2021 Census, children aged 5 to 14 grew from 12.0% to 13.9% of the population, while infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4 fell from 7.5% to 6.3%. Future demographic projections for 2041 suggest major population shifts, with the 75 to 84 age bracket expected to grow the most at , adding people to reach whereas the child cohorts of to and to are projected to experience declines.

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Beckenham currently has an estimated 683 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 411 children aged 0-2 and 274 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 664 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,079. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.