Beaconsfield (Qld)

Population growth drivers in Beaconsfield are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Beaconsfield's (Qld) statistical area (Lv2) population is estimated at around 6,558 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 659 people (11.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,899 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,470, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 242 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 943 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Beaconsfield's growth exceeded that of its SA3 area (6.8%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

All drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the Beaconsfield (Qld) (SA2), with an expected expansion of 1,250 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 15.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Beaconsfield granted around 62 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 312 homes were approved, with a further 23 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 1.5 new residents arrived per new home over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $470,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY-26, $24.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Beaconsfield has 180.0% higher development activity per person. New building activity comprises 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing.

There are approximately 88 people per dwelling approval in Beaconsfield. By 2041, AreaSearch projects a growth of 1,012 residents. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are Mackay Port Access Stage 1, The Market Andergrove Lakes, Beaconsfield Service Centre, and Beaconsfield Heights. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Employment performance in Beaconsfield exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Beaconsfield's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%.

As of September 2025, 3,202 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, 0.2% below Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation was 61.1%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining, with mining employing 3.1 times the regional average but agriculture, forestry & fishing at just 0.8%. Employment opportunities locally might be limited as indicated by working population vs resident population count.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4% while labour force grew by 4.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beaconsfield's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

The suburb of Beaconsfield's income level is higher than average nationally based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Beaconsfield was $56,265 and the average income stood at $70,352, compared to figures of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Rest of Qld. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,841 (median) and $77,324 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Beaconsfield rank modestly, between the 48th and 51st percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.3% of residents (2,052 people), aligning with the regional trend where this cohort also represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Beaconsfield, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 86.7% houses and 13.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Beaconsfield was 29.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (40.3%) or rented (30.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent figure was $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $340. Nationally, Beaconsfield's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Beaconsfield has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 74.5% of all households, including 31.7% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.5%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Educational outcomes in Beaconsfield fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 34.0%. Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.8% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Beaconsfield shows that there are currently eight active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing service to these locations. The combined weekly passenger trips for all routes amount to 238.

Residents' accessibility to transport is rated as good, with an average distance of 287 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 34 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Beaconsfield is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Beaconsfield faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across the board, particularly among older age cohorts. Approximately 55% (~3,612 people) have private health cover, compared to 58.1% in Rest of Qld.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.5 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 67.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.7% in Rest of Qld. 18.5% (1,213 people) of Beaconsfield's population is aged 65 and over, higher than the 16.2% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Beaconsfield ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Beaconsfield had a cultural diversity level below average, with 87.4% of its population being citizens, 85.3% born in Australia, and 92.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Beaconsfield, comprising 54.2% of the population, compared to 56.8% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.2%), English (28.0%), and Other (7.8%).

Notably, Maltese (2.2%) and German (5.0%) populations were higher than regional averages (Maltese: 2.4%, German: 4.7%). The Australian Aboriginal population was also slightly higher at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 3.6%.

Beaconsfield's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Beaconsfield's median age is 37 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41, but essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Beaconsfield at 14.9%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 55-64 year-olds are under-represented at 9.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has grown from 13.8% to 14.9% of Beaconsfield's population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 12.4%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 11.1% to 9.7%. Demographic modeling indicates that Beaconsfield's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 32%, adding 308 residents to reach a total of 1,286. Meanwhile, both the 55-64 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.