Beaumaris (Vic.)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Beaumaris (Vic.)'s population is estimated at around 14,841 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 894 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,947 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 14,344 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,865 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Beaumaris' 6.4% growth since census positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA4 region (8.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the suburb of Beaumaris (Vic.) expected to expand by 1,133 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 4.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Beaumaris recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Beaumaris had approximately 58 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 293 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 new residents per year arrived per new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of these properties was $951,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $17.7 million in commercial approvals were registered, showing moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaumaris has significantly less development activity, which is 57.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. The current building activity consists of 45.0% standalone homes and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 79.0% houses. Beaumaris has a low density population, with around 259 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Beaumaris is expected to grow by 645 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beaumaris has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include 165-167 Tramway Parade Townhouses, Beaumaris Concourse Placemaking Project, Beaulieu Beachfront Apartments, and Beaumaris Art Group Studios Renewal. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Beaumaris shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Beaumaris has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 2.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. At this time, 7,716 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation in Beaumaris lagged behind that of Greater Melbourne at 65.5%, compared to 71.0% respectively. Census responses showed that 46.7% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Beaumaris had a particular specialization in professional & technical employment with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing employed just 2.5% of local workers compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.2%.

The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5%, while employment decreased by 0.6% in Beaumaris, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0%, the labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Beaumaris. These projections estimated that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Beaumaris's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, although it was noted that this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Beaumaris is among the top percentile nationally. The median assessed income is $63,812 while the average income stands at $113,793. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,076 (median) and $123,181 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Beaumaris, between the 82nd and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ earnings band captures 33.8% of the community (5,016 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 45.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Beaumaris, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 78.9% houses and 21.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metropolitan area's structure of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaumaris stood at 49.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (37.5%) or rented (13.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Beaumaris was recorded at $612, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Beaumaris's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 79.5% of all households, including 41.0% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.5%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Beaumaris demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Beaumaris has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 44.7% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the Victorian state average of 33.4%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong showing for Bachelor degrees (29.9%), postgraduate qualifications (10.3%), and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with advanced diplomas accounting for 12.3% of qualifications and certificates making up 11.8%.

Educational participation is high in Beaumaris, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in secondary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Beaumaris has 71 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by nine routes, offering a total of 913 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 186 meters. Residents primarily commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 88%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 46.7% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 130 trips per day, equating to about 12 weekly trips per stop.

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

Beaumaris' health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions have very low prevalence across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (10,620 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and Australia's national average of 55.7%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Beaumaris, affecting 7.4% and 7.0% of residents respectively. Overall, 72.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's figure. Beaumaris has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.3% (3,903 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Beaumaris records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Beaumaris had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 10.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.7%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.3%), Australian (23.5%), and Irish (10.0%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, South African (0.9%) and Russian (0.5%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to the region.

Beaumaris hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Beaumaris has a median age of 48 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, making up 15.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up only 4.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.3% to 9.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.9% to 15.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 17.1% to 15.1%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 14.4% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Beaumaris, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 90%, adding 481 residents to reach a total of 1,016. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 95% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 35-44 and the 0 to 4 age cohort.