Beverley

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 10,074 as of February 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 1,177 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,897. The increase was inferred from an estimated resident population of 9,652 in June 2024 and an additional 169 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,392 persons per square kilometer, placing Beverley in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Beverley's growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, though all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were 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 a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Beverley is expected to grow by 2,150 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 17.1% 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 a further 79 approved in FY-26 as of now. On average, each dwelling accommodated 2.4 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes during this period was $210,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen commercial approvals totalling $328.0 million, suggesting robust commercial development activity in Beverley. 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.

New developments consist of 56.0% standalone homes and 44.0% attached dwellings, offering a diverse range of housing types catering to various price ranges and lifestyle needs. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 75.0% houses) reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles that require more diverse and affordable housing options. With around 101 people per approval, Beverley is a developing area with a projected population growth of 1,728 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting further population growth beyond current projections.

Beverley has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

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

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The labour market in Beverley shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Beverley has an educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.8%.

As of September 2025, 5,768 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 3.3% and workforce participation at 75.1%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census data shows that 9.4% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Beverley has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (120% of regional level) but lower representation in education & training (8.0% vs regional average of 9.3%).

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, labour force by 4.2%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beverley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2023 shows that Beverley SA2 had an income median of $58,700 and an average income of $65,385. This is below the national averages of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,866 (median) and $71,139 (average). The 2021 Census data indicates that Beverley's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 35.4% of residents (3,566 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Beverley, with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Beverley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Beverley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Adelaide metro's distribution of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beverley was at 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.2% and rented ones at 32.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beverley was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Beverley was $330, slightly above Adelaide metro's figure of $320. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.5% of all households, including 29.9% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.5%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

Beverley has 28.2% of its residents aged 15 and above 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 held by 34.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 23.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 6.5% in tertiary education, and 6.0% pursuing secondary education.

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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 26 different routes, offering a total of 1,566 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically living 302 meters from the nearest stop. Most Beverley residents commute outward daily, primarily by car (85%), with only 5% using public transport. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 223 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 62 weekly trips per stop.

Beverley's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Beverley, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with younger cohorts particularly showing low prevalence of common health conditions (AreaSearch, 2021).

The rate of private health cover in Beverley is approximately 52% of the total population (~5,228 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 7.7% of residents respectively, while 71.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016). Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 13.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,397 people), lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population (AIHW, 2020).

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Beverley was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Beverley's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.8% born overseas and 28.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beverley, comprising 50.0% of its population. However, the category 'Other' is overrepresented in Beverley compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 2.9% versus 1.8%.

The top three ancestry groups in Beverley are English (20.6%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (11.3%). Notably, Polish (1.8%) and Serbian (1.3%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 0.4%, respectively. Italian ancestry is also notably higher at 10.0%.

Beverley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Beverley is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Beverley has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 35 to 44 has increased from 15.2% to 17.1% of Beverley's population. Conversely, the age group of 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the age group of 55 to 64 has dropped from 12.1% to 11.1%. By the year 2041, Beverley is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. Notably, the 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 35%, reaching a total of 1,583 residents from the previous figure of 1,170. The 55 to 64 age group is projected to grow at a more modest rate of 6%, adding only 65 residents.