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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Beaconsfield Upper is around 3,163. This represents an increase of 166 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,997. The current resident population estimate of 3,142 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates a population density ratio of 111 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 56% of overall population gains recently. Population projections for Beaconsfield Upper are primarily based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adjusted using weighted aggregation methods for areas not covered by the first dataset.

Considering these projections, Beaconsfield Upper is expected to experience population growth just below the national median by 2041, with an increase of 201 persons, reflecting a total increase of approximately 3.2% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Beaconsfield Upper averaged approximately five new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 25 homes. As of FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.2 new residents were associated with each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand scenario that maintains stable market conditions.

The average construction value of new properties was $847,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield Upper had significantly lower building activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, construction activity has recently intensified. Nationally, this area also records below-average building activity, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. Detached dwellings accounted for 83.0% of new building activity, while attached dwellings made up 17.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. This represents a shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 100.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

The estimated population count per dwelling approval in Beaconsfield Upper was 381 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 100 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand readily, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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 the region: Kaduna Park Estate, Fieldstone Blvd, Beaconsfield, South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades, and Pakenham East Precinct are key projects, with the following details focusing on 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 is 1.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 4.1%.

As of September 2025, 1,821 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 2.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation stands at 74.1%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A significant proportion, 28.9%, of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance.

Construction is particularly prominent with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 10.0% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. The area appears to offer fewer local employment opportunities as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment, up 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% with a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beaconsfield Upper's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for local population changes.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 1st July 2023 for financial year 2023, the suburb of Beaconsfield Upper's median income among taxpayers is $62,143, with an average of $84,233. This is among the highest in Australia, and compares to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $67,270 (median) and $91,182 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 94th percentile ($2,755 weekly). The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 29.5% of locals (933 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. Economic strength emerges through 44.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 per the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other dwelling types. This contrasts with Melbourne metro'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. Mortgaged dwellings comprised 56.3% while rented ones accounted for 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,252, surpassing Melbourne metro's average of $2,000 and the Australian average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Beaconsfield Upper was $368, lower than Melbourne metro's $390 but higher than the national average 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 account for 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's university qualification rate is 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 prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (26.6%). Educational participation is high at 33.7%, comprising primary education (12.1%), secondary education (11.4%), and tertiary education (4.8%).

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Beaconsfield Upper, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (1,899 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively. 72.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Under-65 population had better than average health outcomes. The area had 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (588 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors were strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity below average. The population was predominantly born in Australia (86.5%), citizens (90.9%), and spoke English only at home (95.7%). Christianity was the main religion, comprising 44.1%.

Judaism's representation was overstated at 0.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%. Ancestry-wise, Australian (33.6%) and English (28.8%) were significantly higher than regional averages of 18.4% and 20.1% respectively. Irish ancestry stood at 7.5%. Notable divergences included Dutch (3.6% vs 1.2%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Maltese (0.6% vs 1.1%).

Beaconsfield Upper's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Beaconsfield Upper was 42 years at the time of the census, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constituted 14.8% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort was less prevalent at 3.9%. Post-census data shows that the 75-84 age group grew from 4.5% to 6.0%, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 10.0% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 6.8% to 3.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 47%, reaching 279 people from 189. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting Beaconsfield Upper's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15-24 and 25-34 cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.