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Rest of NSW / Newcastle
$615
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
+8.3%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
3,414
People
17 Jul 2026
+4.5%
Growth since 2021
Census
10
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL10301How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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3,414
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 3,267 people
6.29 km²
Land area
542.8 /km²
Density
8.7%
Unemployment
11 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Beresfield is situated 125 kilometers north-northeast from the Sydney CBD. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at around 3,414 residents, representing a 4.5% increase of 147 people from the 3,267 people counted during the 2021 Census. This population estimate is built from yearly SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures and quarterly address updates. Local property dynamics are characterized by a significant manufacturing employment base, strong service amenities, elevated administrative employment, and a high proportion of renters. Demographically, the suburb has a distinct concentration of residents aged 25 to 34, alongside a notable presence of older Australians aged 75 to 84. While the suburb of Beresfield shows limited population expansion patterns, its real estate market remains active with sales volumes running significantly above average relative to the population. The local population features a high proportion of older Australians who typically have lower education levels. However, future demand is likely to be supported by the area's ranking among the country's most active regions for planned major infrastructure projects. Overall, the surrounding Beresfield-Hexham area provides a quiet, appealing lifestyle set amidst natural waterways and green spaces, offering local heritage, quality schools, and essential amenities for families and individuals seeking a regional setting away from the state's major cities.
Estimated residents are up from 3,267 at the 2021 Census — a change of 147 people, or 4.5%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 96 residents by 2041 — growth of 2.8% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Beresfield, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 95th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 5.8% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Weak local employment drivers
Beresfield ranks in the 8th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 0.8/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Lower education outcomes
Beresfield ranks in the 5th percentile nationally for education (score 0.5/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Weak housing market ranking
Beresfield ranks in the 28th percentile nationally for housing (score 2.8/10).
A low composite housing ranking suggests the local market has lagged comparable areas on the measures Districts tracks.
Elevated unemployment
Unemployment in Beresfield is 8.7%.
Higher unemployment increases tenancy risk and can weigh on rental demand and price growth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Beresfield. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Beresfield according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
Based on analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Beresfield averages approximately 11 residential building approvals each year, summing to about 57 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 11 approvals have been registered. An average of 2 new residents per year was added for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demonstrating strong demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average value of $282,000, which matches broader regional trends. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $45.7 million have been logged during this financial year, pointing to solid local corporate investment.
Compared to the Rest of NSW, Beresfield registers about 63% of the per capita building activity, placing it in the 47th percentile of evaluated locations nationwide, which restricts options for purchasers and sustains demand for established homes. This level is also below the national average, highlighting the mature nature of the locality and suggesting potential planning restrictions. The mix of new construction consists of 70.0% detached dwellings and 30.0% attached dwellings, offering a growing selection of medium-density choices to provide options across different price points, ranging from standard family homes to more budget-friendly compact choices. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock (where houses make up 90.0%), pointing to a decrease in available development land and addressing changing lifestyle choices and housing affordability. The ratio of 356 people in the locality for each approved dwelling highlights a quiet building climate with low development activity.
Demographic projections indicate Beresfield will add 96 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by Districts). With current construction trends, new dwelling supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Districts' assessment of the Newcastle LGA register has identified 145 substantial development applications lodged in Beresfield over the past 5 years (41 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 104 were approved (72%, or 90% of those decided), 3 were refused (2%), 8 were withdrawn (6%), while 24 are under assessment. Districts estimates that 5 of these developments have likely been constructed. The most common application types are industrial, commercial and retail.
145 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 18 | 185,138 | 921 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 11 | 184,871 | 800 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 7/69.2% | 89,436/61.9% | 201/26.2% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 3/30.8% | 55,043/38.1% | 567/73.8% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 11 | 188,882 | 1,001 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 57 | 944,410 | 5,005 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 2.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 3.4 | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 2 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Persons per Approval | 356 | 158 | 161 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 282 | 342 | 355 |
| Commercial Development Value | 45,662 | 105,080,908 | 671,995 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 36 | 100 | 93 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Beresfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure updates, large projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional economic performance. In total, Districts has identified 7 projects that are expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, the Beresfield Residential Precinct, the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, and the Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication, with the list below detailing the most relevant developments.
Business Parks & Technology Hubs
Dev. ApprovalIndustrial subdivision development at 40 Weakleys Drive to expand the supply of fully serviced industrial allotments within the Beresfield industrial precinct. The proposal involves a staged two-into-nine lot industrial subdivision including civil works and internal road construction under City of Newcastle planning approvals.
Source for Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ProposedConcept residential precinct with medium-density housing along Anderson Drive in Beresfield, within the City of Newcastle LGA. As at Aug 2026 no development application has been lodged with City of Newcastle or on the NSW Planning Portal for a project under this name. The Beresfield locality is zoned mostly R2 Low Density Residential, with an R3 Medium Density band around the local centre. Any future proposal would likely proceed via the NSW Planning Portal and City of Newcastle DA pathway.
Source 1 for Beresfield Residential Precinct (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Beresfield Residential Precinct (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionA residential development offering house and land packages for growing families and first-home buyers in Thornton, featuring modern home designs with proximity to Maitland CBD, Green Hills Shopping Centre, schools, and transport links. Part of the broader Thornton North development area with display homes at HomeWorld Thornton.
Source 1 for North Thornton Estate (opens in new tab)Source 2 for North Thornton Estate (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionFinal release of 35 generous sized residential lots in Brentwood Thornton, the concluding stage of a 175-lot contemporary living estate. Located minutes from Newcastle and Maitland, featuring generously proportioned blocks (451-709sqm), open green spaces, parklands, and direct pedestrian access to Allan and Don Lawrence Sports Field. The development includes a planned 132-place childcare centre and offers lifestyle options for building dream homes.
Source 1 for Brentwood Thornton Final Stage (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Brentwood Thornton Final Stage (opens in new tab)
Transport & Logistics
ConstructionDuplication of Thornton Road Bridge over the Main North railway at Thornton, providing four lanes to ease congestion at the Glenroy Street bottleneck and maintain a flood-free route linking northern Maitland to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Pacific Highway and Hunter Expressway. The Review of Environmental Factors was determined in April 2026, approving the project for construction. Early works and demolition of the original 2010 rail bridge and pedestrian crossing began in mid-2026, with construction of the new duplicated bridge expected to start at the end of 2026.
Source 1 for Thornton Road Bridge Duplication (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Thornton Road Bridge Duplication (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Beresfield (NSW), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 581m² land
Listed 28 Aug 2026
$730,000
House · 3 bed · 645m² land
Listed 10 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 337m² land
Listed 24 Aug 2026
$650,000–$690,000
House · 3 bed · 300m² land
Listed 27 Aug 2026
$910,000
Type, beds and land are not in the listing record yet — identify the asset before pricing it.
$840,000
Type, beds and land are not in the listing record yet — identify the asset before pricing it.
$820,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 604m² land
Listed 21 July 2026
$700,000–$750,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 601m² land
Listed 14 Aug 2026
$690,000–$720,000
House · 3 bed · 645m² land
Listed 25 Aug 2026
$770,000–$840,000
House · 3 bed · 575m² land
Listed 7 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 39 in 2026 · 210 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Beresfield with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresfield | — | 3,414 | — | — | — |
| Tarro | 1.3 km | 1,711 | — | — | — |
| Woodberry | 1.8 km | 3,042 | — | — | — |
| Thornton (NSW) | 3.0 km | 12,446 | — | — | — |
| Chisholm (NSW) | 5.5 km | 7,070 | — | — | — |
| Metford | 5.6 km | 4,730 | — | — | — |
| Ashtonfield | 5.8 km | 4,622 | — | — | — |
| Tenambit | 7.8 km | 3,317 | — | — | — |
| East Maitland | 7.9 km | 12,153 | — | — | — |
| Fletcher (NSW) | 8.0 km | 8,221 | — | — | — |
| Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) | 8.5 km | 7,768 | — | — | — |
| Raworth | 8.6 km | 2,049 | — | — | — |
| Morpeth | 8.7 km | 1,948 | — | — | — |
| Minmi | 8.9 km | 1,719 | — | — | — |
| Shortland | 9.4 km | 5,357 | — | — | — |
| Birmingham Gardens | 10.8 km | 3,170 | — | — | — |
| Warabrook | 11.1 km | 2,061 | — | — | — |
| Raymond Terrace | 11.2 km | 14,103 | — | — | — |
| Wallsend | 11.4 km | 13,922 | — | — | — |
| Jesmond | 11.8 km | 3,682 | — | — | — |
| Mayfield West | 11.8 km | 2,142 | — | — | — |
| Lorn | 11.9 km | 1,581 | — | — | — |
| Maitland (NSW) | 11.9 km | 2,420 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Notable manufacturing employment base
Strong service amenity offering
Elevated administrative employment
Pronounced 25 to 34yo demographic
Substantial 75 to 84yo presence
Above-average renting population
Population Growth
2.5
Density
4.3
Development Activity
3.6
Employment Drivers
0.8
Infrastructure Drivers
9.5
Education
0.5
Amenities
8.2
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Beresfield is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on Districts' assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Beresfield has an estimated residency of approximately 3,414 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 147 individuals (4.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,267 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 3,402, estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 86 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 542 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per individual and capacity for future expansion. The 4.5% growth rate of the suburb of Beresfield since the census puts it within 0.4 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (4.9%), indicating competitive growth dynamics. The primary driver of local growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 55% of all population increases in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment conditions in Beresfield face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Beresfield possesses a balanced labor force distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a notable presence in manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.7% according to statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, 1,574 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 4.6% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, showing capacity for progress. The labor force participation rate closely tracks the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a modest 12.6% of working residents operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in manufacturing, where the share of employment is times the regional average. In contrast, public administration & safety is underrepresented, accounting for compared to the regional benchmark of . Although there are local employment options nearby, the ratio of the Census working population to local residents suggests that many workers travel outside the area for their jobs.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income levels sit below national averages according to Districts assessment
Detail
The suburb of Beresfield has a median taxpayer income of $58,339 and an average taxpayer income of $67,822, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. These figures are comparable to national averages, contrasting with the median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 recorded across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to approximately $64,360 (median) and $74,821 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Beresfield all rank between the 17th and 21st percentiles nationally. The largest income cohort contains 33.4% of local residents (1,140 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with regional trends where of the population falls into the same category. Financial pressures from housing costs are high, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Beresfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Detail
The mix of housing types in Beresfield at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.5% houses and 9.5% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership in Beresfield was slightly below the Regional NSW average at 36.8%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (31.3%) or rented (31.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was significantly lower than the Regional NSW average at $1,484, while the median weekly rent stood at $350, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, mortgage payments in Beresfield are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Beresfield has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Family units make up the majority of households at 66.7%, consisting of 22.8% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 16.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.3%, with single-person households representing 29.6% and group living situations making up 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Beresfield faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Detail
The locality displays educational disparities, with university graduation rates (10.4%) falling significantly below the NSW state average of 32.2%. This situation presents both a demographic challenge and a potential focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Technical and vocational capabilities are highly represented, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (33.0%).
A high level of educational participation is visible in the area, with of local residents currently engaged in formal study. This cohort includes in primary schooling, in secondary schooling, and enrolled in tertiary programs.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
3.4km · score 58
Child Care
554m · score 87
GP
974m · score 86
Government Services
11km · score 85
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport analysis identifies 37 active transit stops operating in Beresfield, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are connected to 52 individual routes, which support 4,163 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 195 meters from their nearest stop. Being a mainly residential area, most working residents travel out of the suburb for employment, and cars remain the primary method of transport at 92%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 12.6% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may show the impact of COVID-19 rules).
Transit service frequency averages trips daily across all active routes, which translates to about weekly trips for each transit stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Beresfield is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Significant health issues are present in Beresfield, according to Districts' analysis of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with several health issues affecting both younger and older cohorts. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is just ahead of the average SA2 region, covering approximately 54% of the population (~1,835 people).
The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 11.3 and 10.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 57.3% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged and over make up of the population ( people). Health measures among seniors present some difficulties, with national standings generally matching those of the broader community.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Beresfield is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside Districts' national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Beresfield displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 91.3% of the population, 89.9% of residents born in Australia, and 93.0% of households speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 53.4% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the three most common heritages in Beresfield are English at 32.0%, Australian at 31.4%, and Scottish at 7.4%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Australian Aboriginal residents are highly represented at of the population (compared to across the region), Samoan heritages stand at (compared to regionally), and Macedonian heritages represent (compared to regionally).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Beresfield's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Detail
With a median age of 38, Beresfield is younger than the Regional NSW benchmark of 43, matching the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 17.9% compared to Regional NSW, while the 55 - 64 cohort is less common at 9.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.7% to 13.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 16.4% to 17.9%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.0% to 9.4%, while the 55 to bracket decreased from to . Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile will change notably by . Leading this change, the to group is expected to grow by ( people), rising from to . Meanwhile, population drops are anticipated in the to and to age cohorts.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Beresfield was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across both long day care and out of school hours care.
Detail
Beresfield currently has an estimated 184 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 120 children aged 0-2 and 80 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 208 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 318. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
8.5
Income
3.6
Age
4.9
Household Composition
3.1
Housing
2.8
Cultural Diversity
2.2
Health
0.9
Housing Cost
2.6
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Sales Activity
8.3
Districts implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level are used, published in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline. Growth rates across age cohorts from these datasets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, growth in the lower quartile of non-metropolitan Australian localities is expected, with the suburb of Beresfield projected to add 108 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level forecasts, showing a total increase of 2.8% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 3,414 | 2,969,324 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 4.5% | 4.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 3,267 | 2,829,637 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 45.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 55.0% | 58.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 2.8% | 7.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 542 | 3 | 3 |
According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical areas, the labor force expanded by 0.3% over the 12 months ending March 2026, while employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a 3.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Beresfield. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce distribution to model growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these industry-specific trends to the local workforce mix suggests that local employment will grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,574 | 14,651,372 | 103,859 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 16.5% | 15.2% | 21.1% |
| –Manufacturing | 13.6% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| –Construction | 11.6% | 9.3% | 8.1% |
| Labour Force | 1,724 | 15,298,546 | 109,081 |
| Participation Rate | 60.0% | 67.2% | 68.0% |
| Working from Home | 12.6% | 23.9% | 27.7% |
| Unemployment | 8.7% | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -2.9% | 1.5% | -2.1% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 5.8% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 8 | 100 | 28 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 64,360 | 63,034 | 65,348 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 74,821 | 81,013 | 82,759 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 58,339 | 57,137 | 59,235 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 67,822 | 73,435 | 75,017 |
| Median Household Income | 1,257 | 1,746 | 1,740 |
| –$0 to 399 | 99 (7.1%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 4,632 (6.2%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 333 (23.9%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 12,850 (17.2%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 371 (26.6%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 15,690 (21.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 465 (33.4%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 23,459 (31.4%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 86 (6.2%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 8,741 (11.7%) |
| –$4,000+ | 39 (2.8%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 9,414 (12.6%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,587 | 2,120 | 2,240 |
| –$0 to 399 | 28 (3.0%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 1,103 (2.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 155 (16.7%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 4,554 (9.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 253 (27.2%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 9,492 (19.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 408 (43.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 17,401 (36.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 66 (7.1%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 7,526 (15.7%) |
| –$4,000+ | 19 (2.0%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 7,862 (16.4%) |
| Median Personal Income | 664 | 805 | 843 |
| –$0 to 399 | 891 (26.1%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 44,331 (23.2%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 1,079 (31.6%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 47,770 (25.0%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 1,017 (29.8%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 49,872 (26.1%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 403 (11.8%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 39,554 (20.7%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 10 (0.3%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 3,631 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 14 (0.4%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 6,115 (3.2%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 31.0% | 22.8% | 23.4% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 9.0% | 24.4% | 24.3% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 4,499 | 6,376 | 6,266 |
| SEIFA Score | 1.8 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
Beresfield at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$615/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
+8.3%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 8.3% year on year to $615/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $350/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,332 | 9,275,218 | 69,975 |
| –Owned Outright | 36.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 31.3% | 36.2% | 32.4% |
| –Rented | 31.9% | 31.7% | 36.8% |
| –Detached Houses | 90.5% | 72.5% | 70.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 7.7% | 12.6% | 15.6% |
| –Apartments | 1.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,484 | 1,863 | 1,962 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 350 | 375 | 400 |
| –$0-149/wk | 3.8% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| –$150-349/wk | 43.6% | 33.4% | 25.6% |
| –$350-649/wk | 52.6% | 50.9% | 59.5% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 948 | 1,189 | 1,273 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 27.2% | 24.6% | 26.0% |
| –Rent / Income | 27.8% | 21.5% | 23.0% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,393 | 10,142,077 | 74,786 |
| Median Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,333 | 9,275,217 | 69,987 |
| –Lone Person Households | 29.6% | 25.6% | 29.3% |
| –Group Households | 3.5% | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| –Other Households | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 66.7% | 70.5% | 64.1% |
| –Couple with Children | 22.8% | 31.4% | 25.9% |
| –Couple No Children | 25.1% | 26.8% | 25.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 16.8% | 11.1% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Currently Married | 37.5% | 46.5% | 39.3% |
| Never Married | 40.5% | 36.5% | 42.6% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 10.4% | 30.4% | 31.5% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 8.3% | 20.0% | 21.3% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 1.3% | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 6.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| –Certificate | 33.0% | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 49.9% | 36.8% | 35.2% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 11,054 | 83 |
| Total School Attendance | 287 | 4,176,099 | 29,497 |
| ICSEA Score | 910 | 1,001 | 1,022 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 5 | 100 | 54 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beresfield Public School | Primary | 287 | 910 | 0.27 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
3.3km · score 70
Hospital
12km · score 67
Shopping Centre
4.1km · score 76
Banks
5.0km · score 66
Pharmacy
1.3km · score 82
Fitness Centre
2.2km · score 81
Schools
991m · score 83
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 37 | 171,981 | 1,787 |
| Routes | 52 | 12,966 | 301 |
| Weekly Trips | 4,163 | 1,140,068 | 17,621 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 102 | 235 | 65 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 195 | 7,586 | 139 |
| Population per Stop | 94 | 161 | 106 |
| Population per Trip | 0.8 | 24.3 | 10.8 |
| Population per Route | 67 | 2,136 | 631 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 85 | 100 | 65 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Work from Home | 12.6% | 23.9% | 27.7% |
| Single Mode Commute | 86.4% | 73.8% | 71.2% |
| Two Mode | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 92.2% | 84.1% | 89.1% |
| –Train | 0.8% | 4.9% | 0.8% |
| –Bus | 0.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| –Walk | 3.3% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| –Cycle | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 53.8% | 55.7% | 56.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 8.8% | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 57.3% | 69.8% | 64.9% |
| One Long Term Condition | 27.1% | 20.5% | 23.4% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 10.1% | 6.4% | 7.6% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 5.5% | 3.3% | 4.0% |
| –Arthritis | 11.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| –Asthma | 9.4% | 7.4% | 8.5% |
| –Cancer | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| –Diabetes | 6.2% | 4.3% | 4.1% |
| –Heart Disease | 5.2% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 10.8% | 8.0% | 10.9% |
| –Stroke | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| –Other Condition | 6.7% | 7.3% | 7.8% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 10.1% | 29.3% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 89.9% | 70.7% | 84.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% | 83.8% | 89.2% |
| Speak English Only | 93.0% | 76.4% | 89.3% |
| Speak Other Language | 7.0% | 23.6% | 10.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 6.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| –Christianity | 53.4% | 47.5% | 47.7% |
| –Hinduism | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| –Islam | 0.5% | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| –No Religion | 43.7% | 41.6% | 47.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Beresfield | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Largest Age Group | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 15.9% | 17.5% | 15.7% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 61.2% | 64.7% | 67.4% |
| Seniors (65+) | 23.3% | 17.8% | 16.9% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 16.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 64.0% | 55.0% | 48.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Beresfield contains 4 Long Day Care centres (316 places) and 1 OSHC facility (81 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Regional NSW average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 0.6 - placing the area among the top 20% nationally for supply per child. With projected population growth of 2.8% between now and 2041, and 13.0% in the under 5 age group in particular, 9 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 52.6%, as well as lower than average employment performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 8.4 per 100 residents with 287 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. A lower-than-typical rate which suggests pressure might be taken off local services somewhat by school hubs in nearby areas. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Out of school hours child care provision is similarly strong, with 81 places serving the 5-12 cohort. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being relatively in line with national benchmarks while fees are notably lower than national averages.
7 school catchments intersect Beresfield (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 2,947 children aged under 5 reside, served by 2,682 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.1 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts