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Beaconsfield Upper has an estimated 3,092 residents, up from 2,997 at the 2021 Census — a change of 95 people, or 3.2%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. That puts 109 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analyzing ABS updates for the region alongside new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Beaconsfield Upper has a population of approximately 3,092 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 95 people (3.2%) from the 2,997 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population total is determined from AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP release, plus 18 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 108 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential scope for future expansion.
The main driver of population growth has been natural increase, accounting for roughly 56.00000000000001% of recent population gains. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied to each SA2 region. In cases where SA2 figures are unavailable, VIC State Government projections from 2023 are utilized, adjusted by aggregating population growth weights from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates across specific age cohorts derived from these aggregations are also projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these shifting demographics, the suburb of Beaconsfield Upper is projected to experience population growth slightly below the national median, increasing by 188 persons by 2041, which represents an overall growth rate of 6.1% across the 16 years.
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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated by statistical area, Beaconsfield Upper averaged roughly 2 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling 14 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 4 thus far during FY-26. With an average of 5.4 new residents per completed dwelling arriving over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and increases competition among buyers. The average estimated construction cost for new properties is $847,000, indicating developers are focusing on higher-end builds for the premium market.
Beaconsfield Upper displays very limited residential development relative to Greater Melbourne, tracking at 91.0% below the metropolitan average per capita. While building activity has gained momentum recently, this low volume of new completions generally supports demand and pricing for established residences. This rate of construction also falls below the national average, highlighting the mature nature of the suburb and pointing to possible planning constraints. Additionally, all recent building activity has been limited to detached houses, preserving the suburb's traditional low-density profile centered on spacious family homes. The ratio of 514 people per single dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low-volume development setting. According to population projections, Beaconsfield Upper will add 188 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at current levels, housing supply may struggle to accommodate this growth, which could increase buyer competition and support upward price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Beaconsfield Upper
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 79 current infrastructure and development projects close to Beaconsfield Upper, worth an estimated $21.9 billion. 24 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes significantly impact regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the area. The key developments include Kaduna Park Estate, Fieldstone Blvd, Beaconsfield, Casey Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, and South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades, with the primary projects of relevance detailed below.
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Officer Fields
Masterplanned residential community offering over 660 lots across four precincts including Robert's Run, the newest precinct now available. Features natural open spaces, Upper Gum Scrub Creek trail, and Pratincole Boulevard connecting the community. Development includes significant civil infrastructure upgrades to McMullen and Brown Roads.
Arbor Officer
Premium residential development with 301 homes featuring six-leaf EnviroDevelopment certification, the only project in Cardinia Shire to achieve national certification in all six elements: ecosystems, waste, energy, materials, water and community. Located in Officer foothills with easy access to train station and town centre.
Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan
City of Casey is progressing the Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan to guide the long-term growth, land use, public realm, transport, heritage protection and housing outcomes for Berwick Village. Following community consultation on the draft plan during 2025, Council has continued refining the plan and associated planning scheme amendment, with adoption progressing through 2026 subject to State Government planning requirements.
Clyde Road Upgrade
Upgrade of approximately 1.2 km of Clyde Road between Enterprise Avenue and Bemersyde Drive in Berwick. Works include widening the Princes Freeway bridge from 6 to 10 lanes, additional traffic lanes, upgraded intersections at Kangan Drive and the Princes Freeway, improved walking and cycling paths, new lighting, drainage, landscaping and traffic signals. Construction is well underway with major bridge widening works progressing during 2026 and completion expected in 2027.
Tivendale Road Residential Development
Permit approved 4.05 hectare residential subdivision site in Officer's high-growth corridor featuring endorsed plans for 55 residential lots with 195m frontage to Tivendale Road. The site has functional layout plans in place and is ready for development. Strategically positioned within walking distance to St Margarets Berwick Grammar, Officer Primary School, and Minaret College, with easy access to Princes Hwy, Officer Train Station (1.1km), and the future Officer Town Centre (520m).
Golden Win Estate (formerly Starling Road Residential Subdivision)
Golden Win Estate is a 36-lot residential subdivision on 3.53 hectares in central Officer. The development features lots averaging 382sqm and is positioned between Heritage College and Officer Recreation Reserve, 500 metres from the future Officer Town Centre. Infrastructure works are complete with individual lots being sold to builders and homebuyers.
Berwick Waterways Precinct Structure Plan
Masterplanned residential community guided by the approved Precinct Structure Plan. The precinct will deliver around 1,000 homes, a local town centre with supermarket, shops and offices, parks, wetlands, roads and supporting community infrastructure. The planning framework remains active with amended Development Contributions Plan provisions and development continuing across the precinct.
Beaconsfield Plaza Redevelopment
Strategic revitalisation of the Beaconsfield Plaza neighbourhood hub. The project focuses on expanding the existing supermarket footprint to a full-line offering, modernising the retail facade, and upgrading the public realm. Key infrastructure improvements include a redesigned car park layout to improve traffic flow and upgraded facilities for integrated bus, pedestrian, and cyclist access to align with the City of Casey Beaconsfield Structure Plan.
1,872 residents of Beaconsfield Upper are employed, from a labour force of 1,906. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 76.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,378, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Beaconsfield Upper has a skilled labor force, with strong representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, and estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the past year based on statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,872 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 3.0% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate of 76.4% is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 70.2%. Census figures show a substantial 28.9% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be noted.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The workforce is highly specialized in construction, with its share of employment reaching 2.1 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing just 10.0% of the local workforce compared to 14.2% across Greater Melbourne. The relationship between the Census working population and resident population suggests limited local employment opportunities. Based on SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, employment in Beaconsfield Upper rose by 4.8% and the labor force expanded by 4.7% during the year ending March 2026, which kept the unemployment rate steady. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context for future employment trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to Beaconsfield Upper's workforce suggests local employment will rise by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, using a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Beaconsfield Upper is $2,755 a week (about $143,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,001 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,143 a year against an average of $84,233. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Beaconsfield Upper are extremely high by national standards, with a median of $62,143 and an average of $84,233. This is higher than the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $68,121 for the median and $92,336 for the average. Census data places local weekly household incomes in the 94th percentile at $2,755.
In terms of distribution, the largest cohort comprises 29.5% of residents (912 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with regional patterns showing 32.8% of the population in this same range. A substantial proportion of residents are high earners, with 44.5% receiving more than $3,000/week, pointing to strong financial capacity. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, indicating high purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA index for income ranks in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beaconsfield Upper had 881 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 4% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $368 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,252 a month. Rent absorbs 13.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Beaconsfield Upper consisted of 100.0% houses and no other dwelling types, such as apartments or semi-detached homes, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan average, with outright owners accounting for 39.7% of dwellings, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (56.3%) or rented (4.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,252 was well above the metropolitan Melbourne average of $2,000, whereas the median weekly rent of $368 was lower than the metropolitan average of $390.
Regionally, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beaconsfield Upper counted 881 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 53% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 88.0%, consisting of couples with children at 53.3%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single-parent households at 5.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.0%, which includes lone-person households at 10.6% and group households at 0.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.8% of adults in Beaconsfield Upper hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 341 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles show lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with 25.8% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 18.1%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational and technical credentials are very common, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (26.6%). Engagement in education is high, with 33.7% of the population enrolled in study. This consists of 12.1% in primary school, 11.4% in secondary school, and 4.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Beaconsfield Upper means driving: households keep an average of 2.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.3% of residents in Beaconsfield Upper report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health data shows favorable outcomes in Beaconsfield Upper, based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with low incidence rates of common conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 60% of the population (1,856 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues reported were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health measures for residents under 65 are better than average.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.9% of the population (584 people), which is higher than the Greater Melbourne share of 15.0%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Beaconsfield Upper is largely Australian-born, at 86.5% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.6%) and English (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The population shows low levels of cultural diversity, with 86.5% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 95.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.1% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestry, the three largest groups are Australian at 33.6% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 18.4%), English at 28.8% (above the regional average of 20.1%), and Irish at 7.5%. Other cultural heritages show varying representation, with Dutch ancestry overrepresented at 3.6% of the population compared to 1.2% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% compared to 0.3%, and Maltese at 0.6% compared to 1.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beaconsfield Upper is 42. 18.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 42 years is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age cohort is well represented at 14.9% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 4.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group increased from 4.5% to 6.1% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 10.0% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 6.8% to 4.2%.
Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 group projected to grow by 49% (92 people) to reach 281, up from 188. Overall, cohorts aged 65 and above are expected to contribute 66% of total population growth, pointing to an aging demographic, while the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 groups are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beaconsfield Upper
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,997 at the 2021 Census → 3,092 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20176). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.