Beverley
Statistical Area - sa2

Beverley lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Beverley's population is approximately 9,697 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 800 people from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,897. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,652 in June 2024 and an additional 141 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,303 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Beverley's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.6% to overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Beverley is expected to grow by 2,150 persons to reach a total population of 11,847 by 2041, representing an increase of 21.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Beverley among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Beverley has recorded approximately 94 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25471 homes were approved, with an additional 44 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.4 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost of new homes is around $210,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year has seen $328.0 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Beverley exhibits moderately higher development activity, with 22.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new development composition is approximately 56.0% standalone homes and 44.0% attached dwellings, offering a range of housing types from spacious family homes to more compact options. This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles that require diverse and affordable housing choices. Beverley reflects a developing area with around 101 people per approval. Population forecasts project an increase of 2,105 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beverley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Findon Railway Station Upgrade, Findon Road Upgrade, St Clair Precinct Community Facility, and Woodville Village Masterplan. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Beverley shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Beverley has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

In the past year, ending June 2025, Beverley saw an estimated employment growth of 3.2%. As of this date, 5,680 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate of 68.7%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Beverley shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 8.0% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Beverley increased by 3.2%, while labour force also grew by 3.2%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beverley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Beverley is $55,587 and average income is $62,926. This is below national averages of $64,312 (median) and $70,526 (average). In Greater Adelaide, median income is $52,592 and average income is $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Beverley would be approximately $62,719 (median) and $70,999 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Beverley cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 with 35.4% of residents (3,432 people). This aligns with broader metropolitan trends at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Beverley, with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 48th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Beverley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Beverley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beverley stood at 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.2% and rented ones at 32.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent was $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, Beverley's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Beverley features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 67.5% of all households, including 29.9% that are couples with children, 24.2% that are couples without children, and 12.0% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Greater Adelaide average.

Educational attainment in Beverley aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Beverley has 28.2% of residents aged 15+ with university qualifications, slightly higher than the South Australian average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (23.7%).

Educational participation is high, at 27.5%, including primary education (9.2%), tertiary education (6.5%), and secondary education (6.0%). Woodville Primary School and St Michael's College - Primary Campus serve a total of 176 students in Beverley, which has typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1008). The area has one primary and one K-12 school. However, local school capacity is limited at 1.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.6, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note that 'n/a' in school enrolments refers to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Beverley has 25 active public transport stops. All these stops are served by buses, with a total of 24 different routes operating. These routes combined offer 1,562 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Beverley is rated as good, with residents on average located 302 meters from the nearest stop. On an average day, there are 223 bus trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Beverley is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Beverley demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, this figure is higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% (~4,955 people) of Beverley's total population have private health cover, slightly lower than the average for SA2 areas. The most prevalent medical conditions in Beverley are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.9% and 7.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.6% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 68.9% across Greater Adelaide. Beverley has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.7% (1,329 people) than the 20.0% recorded in Greater Adelaide. Despite this, health outcomes among Beverley's senior residents require more attention due to presenting certain challenges compared to the broader population.

Beverley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beverley's population showed high cultural diversity, with 27.8% born overseas and 28.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Beverley, accounting for 50.0% of its population. The category 'Other' religions had an overrepresentation in Beverley at 2.9%, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (20.6%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (11.3%). Notably, Polish (1.8%) and Serbian (1.3%) ethnicities were slightly overrepresented in Beverley compared to regional averages. Italian ethnicity was similarly represented at 10.0% in Beverley and regionally at 10.2%.

Beverley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Beverley is 36 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Beverley has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 at 17.8%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 7.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 35-44 grew from 15.2% to 16.7%, while the 45-54 age group declined from 12.9% to 11.8%. By the year 2041, Beverley's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is expected to increase by 38%, adding 436 people and reaching a total of 1,583 from its previous count of 1,146.