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 9,974 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,077 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,897. The estimated resident population in June 2025 was 9,852, with an additional 171 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 2,369 persons per square kilometer, placing Beverley in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Beverley's 12.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (7.5%) and its SA3 area, indicating significant population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.5% of overall population gains during recent periods in Beverley.

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, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Beverley is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an anticipated increase of 1,943 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 18.3% over the 16-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 114 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling accommodates around 2.4 new residents per year over these five years.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $210,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In terms of commercial development, Beverley has seen $328.0 million in approvals this financial year, reflecting strong momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Beverley shows moderately higher development activity, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

New development consists of 56.0% standalone homes and 44.0% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more compact options. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 75.0% houses. Beverley reflects a developing area with around 101 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Beverley will gain approximately 1,821 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beverley has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Findon Road Upgrade, Findon Railway Station Upgrade, St Clair Precinct Community Facility, and Findon Energy Storage Facility. The following list details those projected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Beverley demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Beverley has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, below Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.7%.

As of December 2025, Beverley had 5,895 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Greater Adelaide's. Workforce participation in Beverley is high at 74.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, only 9.4% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Beverley shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (1.2 times the regional level) but lower representation in education & training (8.0%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%). The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Beverley's employment increased by 6.7% while labour force grew by 5.6%, reducing unemployment by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 3.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Beverley's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Beverley's employment mix.

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 median assessed income of $58,700 and average income of $65,385. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Beverley are approximately $64,670 (median) and $72,035 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family and personal incomes in Beverley cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally, with income brackets indicating that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates at 35.4% (3,530 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile nationally. Beverley'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, consisted of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. This is similar to Adelaide metro's distribution of housing types. 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, higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Beverley was $330, compared to Adelaide's $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 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%. 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 university qualifications among 28.2% of its residents aged 15 and above, which is slightly higher than the South Australian average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 and above holding them.

This includes advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (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 that together facilitate 1,566 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 302 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from this predominantly residential area. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 85% of residents, while only 5% use buses. 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 be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 223 trips per day, 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 shows strong performance throughout Beverley.

AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions among younger cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,176 people), slightly lagging the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 71.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,408 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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 was found to have a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 27.8% of its population 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 the population. However, the category 'Other' showed significant overrepresentation at 2.9%, compared to the regional average of 1.8%.

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

Beverley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Beverley is 36, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly 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 75-84 (4.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.2% to 17.1%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.9% to 11.7%. By 2041, Beverley's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 36%, reaching 1,593 people from the current figure of 1,167.