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 the Beaconsfield Upper statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 3,157 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 160 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,997 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,142 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 110 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected in the Beaconsfield Upper (SA2). The area is expected to expand by 205 persons to reach a total population of 3,362 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.3% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Beaconsfield Upper averaged around 5 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 25 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1.2 new residents were added per year per dwelling constructed.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand, with stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $847,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield Upper has significantly lower building activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person. This typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes, although recent construction activity has increased. Nationally, the area's building activity is also below average, likely due to its maturity and potential planning constraints. Detached dwellings account for 83.0% of new building activity, with attached dwellings at 17.0%, maintaining Beaconsfield Upper's traditional low density character.

This shift from the current housing mix (currently 100.0% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. The area has an estimated 381 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. By 2041, Beaconsfield Upper is projected to grow by 105 residents, based on current AreaSearch estimates. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to impact the area: Kaduna Park Estate, Fieldstone Blvd, Beaconsfield, South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades, and Pakenham East Precinct are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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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 1.8% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year.

In comparison to Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.7%, Beaconsfield Upper had a lower rate of 2.8%. Workforce participation stood at 69.1%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The leading employment industries among residents were construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Construction had particularly high levels of employment, being 2.1 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance had a limited presence with only 10.0% employment compared to the regional average of 14.2%. Employment opportunities in Beaconsfield Upper appeared limited locally based on Census data. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, and labour force grew by 4.5%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% with a labour force increase of 3.3%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data for Victoria as of 25-Nov showed employment growth of 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, and the state's unemployment rate was 4.7%. Nationally, employment grew by 0.14%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beaconsfield Upper's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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's median income among taxpayers was $62,143, with an average of $84,233. These figures are among the highest in Australia. Greater Melbourne had a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Beaconsfield Upper would be approximately $67,270 (median) and $91,182 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Beaconsfield Upper rank at the 94th percentile ($2,755 weekly). The earnings profile shows that 29.5% of locals (931 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.8%. Economic strength is evident through 44.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 dwellings, as recorded in the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other dwelling types present. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's mix of 91.1% houses and 8.9% 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, surpassing Melbourne metro's average of $1,866. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Beaconsfield Upper was recorded at $368, compared to Melbourne metro's $361. 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households making up 0.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.8.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 25.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (26.6%). Educational participation is high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.1% in primary, 11.4% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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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The level of general health in Beaconsfield Upper is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Beaconsfield Upper shows superior health outcomes with both youth and elderly experiencing low prevalence of common conditions. The private health cover rate is notably high at nearly 60%, or 1895 people, compared to Melbourne's 51.8%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent, affecting 7.3% and 7.1% respectively. A total of 72.3% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 70.3%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors at 17.6%, or 555 people, compared to Melbourne's 13.7%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly robust, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 data from June 2016, had a lower than average cultural diversity. 86.5% of its residents were born in Australia, with 90.9% being Australian citizens and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 44.1% of Beaconsfield Upper's population.

However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation, comprising 0.3% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, Australians topped the list at 33.6%, significantly higher than the regional average of 26.7%. English followed with 28.8%, and Irish made up 7.5%. Notably, Dutch (3.6% vs 2.6%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.4%), and Maltese (0.6% vs 0.5%) groups were also overrepresented in Beaconsfield Upper compared to regional averages.

Beaconsfield Upper's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Beaconsfield Upper is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.6% of the population, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 4.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 5.6%, whereas the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 6.8% to 4.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Beaconsfield Upper. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 58%, reaching 279 people from 176. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15-24 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.