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 around 3,163 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 166 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 111 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the suburb 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, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of national areas, with an estimated expansion of 188 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 5.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Beaconsfield Upper averaged around 4 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 20 homes. So far in FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. Over these 5 years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 2 new residents was associated with each dwelling constructed.

This indicates balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions. The average construction value for new properties is $847,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield Upper records markedly lower building activity, 88.0% below regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, recent intensification in construction activity has been noted. Nationally, this area's building activity is also below average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints.

New building activity consists of 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 shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 100.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 510 people, indicating its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Beaconsfield Upper is expected to grow by 167 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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 one major project likely impacting 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. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of that date, 1,835 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.9% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation in Beaconsfield Upper was 74.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, a high proportion of residents, 28.9%, worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents were construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance.

Construction had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance had limited presence at 10.0% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, labour force grew by 4.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.4%, labour force grow by 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Beaconsfield Upper. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Beaconsfield Upper's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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 on Beaconsfield Upper. The suburb's median income among taxpayers was $62,143 and the average was $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 during the same period. 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 with weekly earnings of $2,755. The predominant income cohort spans 29.5% of locals (933 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. This is similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.8%. Economic strength is evident with 44.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, indicating 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was entirely houses with no other dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaconsfield Upper stood at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.3% and rented ones at 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,252, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Beaconsfield Upper was $368, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents lower at $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%, consisting of 10.6% lone person households and 0.8% group households. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is 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's university qualification rate is 25.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are common, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (26.6%). Educational participation is high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (12.1%), secondary (11.4%), and tertiary (4.8%) levels.

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

Beaconsfield Upper shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (1,899 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Mental health issues affect 7.3% of residents, while arthritis impacts 7.1%. 72.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Beaconsfield Upper has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (585 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are 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 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 86.5% born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. 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 significantly higher than regional averages. Notably, Dutch (3.6% vs 1.2%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Maltese (0.6% vs 1.1%) were also overrepresented.

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 14.9% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 4.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 6.0%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 6.8% to 4.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Beaconsfield Upper, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 53% (an increase of 100 people), reaching a total of 290 from its current figure of 189. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 74% of the total population growth in Beaconsfield Upper, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.