Beaconsfield Upper

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

The population of Beaconsfield Upper is estimated at 3,092 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,997 people, indicating a rise of 95 individuals (3.2%). The latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with AreaSearch's validation of 18 new addresses since the Census date, supports this estimate. This population density translates to approximately 108 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed predominantly to recent population gains, accounting for around 56% of overall increases.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Beaconsfield Upper is expected to experience a population increase just below the national median by 2041. The suburb is projected to expand by 188 persons over this period, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 6.1%.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Beaconsfield Upper according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Beaconsfield Upper has averaged approximately four new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 20 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, five approvals have been recorded to date. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated about 6.7 new residents per year, indicating a significant demand outstripping supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is approximately $847,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield Upper has notably lower building activity, 87.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, recent construction activity has increased. Nationally, this area's building activity is also below average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity in Beaconsfield Upper comprises 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

This represents a change from the current housing mix, which is currently 100.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population density in Beaconsfield Upper is around 520 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects the area's population to grow by 188 residents through to 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may face heightened competition as the population grows.

Beaconsfield Upper has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Notable projects include Kaduna Park Estate, Fieldstone Blvd, Beaconsfield, Casey Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, and South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Beaconsfield Upper performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Beaconsfield Upper has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%.

As of that date, 1,855 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation in Beaconsfield Upper was 75.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 28.9% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries include construction, education and training, and health care and social assistance.

Construction has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average. Health care and social assistance had limited presence with 10.0% employment compared to 14.2% regionally. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, labour force grew by 4.8%, resulting in a unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne during the same period, employment rose by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Beaconsfield Upper. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Beaconsfield Upper's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Beaconsfield Upper had a median income among taxpayers of $62,143 and an average of $84,233. These figures were among the highest in Australia. Greater Melbourne had a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $68,121 and the average $92,336, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes ranked at the 94th percentile, with a weekly income of $2,755. The earnings profile showed that 29.5% of locals (912 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represented 32.8%. Economic strength was evident with 44.5% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 88.8% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

Beaconsfield Upper's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings recorded. This is in contrast to Melbourne metropolitan area's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaconsfield Upper stood at 39.7%, higher than Melbourne metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (56.3%) or rented (4.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,252, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Beaconsfield Upper was $368, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Beaconsfield Upper's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 88.0% of all households, including 53.3% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 5.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Beaconsfield Upper exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area has university qualification rates of 25.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 26.6%. Educational participation is high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.1% in primary education, 11.4% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Beaconsfield Upper's health outcomes show low prevalence of common conditions across all ages, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mental health issues and arthritis were most common, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively.

Approximately 72.3% reported no medical ailments, comparable to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Private health cover was found to be high at around 60%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The under-65 population had better than average health outcomes. Beaconsfield Upper has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (584 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors were strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Beaconsfield Upper is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Beaconsfield Upper, as per the Census conducted on Tuesday 9 June 2020, exhibited lower cultural diversity with 86.5% of its population born in Australia and 90.9% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.7%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 44.1%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%. In terms of ancestry, Australian (33.6%), English (28.8%), and Irish (7.5%) were the top groups, all higher than regional averages. Notably, Dutch (3.6%), Hungarian (0.4%), and Maltese (0.6%) were overrepresented compared to regional figures.

Beaconsfield Upper's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Beaconsfield Upper is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.9% of the population, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 4.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 6.1%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has risen from 10.0% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 6.8% to 4.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Beaconsfield Upper. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 49%, reaching 281 people from 188. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.