Beacon Hill

An assessment of population growth drivers in Beacon Hill reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Beacon Hill is around 7,897, reflecting an increase of 83 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 1.1% increase from the previous population of 7,814. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 7,896 following examination of the ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,732 persons per square kilometer, placing Beacon Hill in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 1.1% growth positions it within 2.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where necessary, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to this methodology, the suburb's population is projected to decline by 107 persons by 2041 due to demographic shifts. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably a projected increase of 181 people in the 75 to 84 age group.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Beacon Hill, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Beacon Hill has received approximately 28 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 142 homes. As of FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. Despite a population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction value of new homes is $542,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $2.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Beacon Hill has somewhat elevated construction activity, with 23.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new building activity shows 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 341 people per dwelling approval, Beacon Hill is characterized as a low-density area. Given population projections indicating stability or decline, housing demand pressures in Beacon Hill are expected to remain reduced, benefiting potential buyers.

Beacon Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Ten projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, with key ones including the Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade, Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements, Beacon Hill Road Mixed-Use Precinct (Potential), and Brookvale Structure Plan Implementation.

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The employment landscape in Beacon Hill shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Beacon Hill has an educated workforce with notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 5.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 4,270 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.3% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses show that 45.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment in Beacon Hill is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence with 3.1% employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, Beacon Hill's labour force decreased by 0.3%, and employment fell by 1.3%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beacon Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows Beacon Hill had a median taxpayer income of $65,858 and an average income of $101,917. Nationally, this places Beacon Hill in the top percentile. Compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 for the same period, Beacon Hill's incomes are higher. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to March 2026 (an estimated increase of 10.32%), current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $72,655 and average income around $112,435 by March 2026. Census data indicates Beacon Hill's household incomes rank at the 96th percentile with a weekly income of $2,937. In terms of income distribution, 35.1% of residents (2,771 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, which differs from broader area patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.9%. The high proportion of residents earning above $3,000 per week (49.4%) suggests strong economic capacity in the area. Despite high housing costs consuming 15.7% of income, disposable income ranks at the 95th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Beacon Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Beacon Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.5% houses and 10.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beacon Hill stood at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.4% and rented ones at 16.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,250, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Beacon Hill was recorded at $730, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Beacon Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Beacon Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.9% of all households, including 51.6% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.1%, with lone person households at 12.0% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational achievement in Beacon Hill places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational qualifications in the Beacon Hill trail region show that 35.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA4 regional average of 41.5%. This difference suggests potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 19.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The transport analysis indicates 44 active stops operating within Beacon Hill, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 49 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,572 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 220 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 89%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. A significant 45.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 510 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 81 weekly trips per stop.

Beacon Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Beacon Hill, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 67% of the total population (5,298 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.4 and 5.9% of residents respectively. Notably, 74.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,366 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Beacon Hill, as of data from [date], was more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 30.1% of its population born overseas and 20.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Beacon Hill, comprising 57.3% of the population. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.9%), Australian (21.8%), and Other (9.8%). Notably, Serbian (0.8%) and Welsh (0.8%) were overrepresented in Beacon Hill compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively. Italian ancestry was also significantly higher at 7.9%.

Beacon Hill's median age exceeds the national pattern

Beacon Hill's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Beacon Hill has a notably over-represented cohort of 55-64 year-olds at 13.5% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 15.9% of Beacon Hill's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.9% to 14.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Beacon Hill's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 36%, adding 169 residents and reaching a total of 635. This growth is part of an overall demographic aging trend where residents aged 65 and older represent all anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 55-64 cohorts.