Beaumaris (Vic.)

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

The population of the suburb of Beaumaris (Vic.) is estimated to be around 14,421 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 474 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,947. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 14,408 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 70 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,784 persons per square kilometer, placing Beaumaris in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 3.4% growth since census positions it within 2.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by just below the median of national statistical areas to 2041, reflecting an anticipated gain of 8.0% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Beaumaris recorded approximately 58 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 293 homes. As of FY-26, 29 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents arriving per new home over these years is zero, suggesting new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new properties is $951,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen $17.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaumaris has 57.0% less development activity per person. The new building activity shows 45.0% standalone homes and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 79.0% houses. Beaumaris reflects a low density area with around 259 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Beaumaris is expected to grow by 1,146 residents through to 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.

Looking ahead, Beaumaris is expected to grow by 1,146 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 identified ten projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include 165-167 Tramway Parade Townhouses, Beaumaris Concourse Placemaking Project, Beaulieu Beachfront Apartments, and Beaumaris Art Group Studios Renewal. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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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 strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In December 2025, 7,676 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation in Beaumaris was 64.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. Census responses showed that 46.7% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Beaumaris had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, employing 1.4 times the regional level.

In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing employed only 2.5% of local workers, below 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 December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, combined with employment decreasing by 1.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points in Beaumaris. This contrasted with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 2.4%, the 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 offered insight into potential future demand within Beaumaris. These projections estimated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates differing significantly. Applying these projections to Beaumaris' employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,951 (median) and $124,740 (average) as of March 2026. 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 (4,874 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

Beaumaris' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.9% houses and 21.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaumaris was at 49.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.5% and rented ones at 13.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Beaumaris was $612, higher than Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Beaumaris' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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 higher educational attainment than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 44.7% possess university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the Victorian state average of 33.4%. This high level of educational attainment is predominantly driven by bachelor degrees, which are held by 29.9% of residents in this age group. Postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas follow, with 10.3% and 4.5% respectively.

Vocational pathways also play a significant role, with 24.1% of qualifications being advanced diplomas (12.3%) or certificates (11.8%). Educational participation is particularly high in Beaumaris, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. 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

The analysis of public transport in Beaumaris shows that there are 71 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with 9 individual routes collectively providing 913 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 186 meters from the nearest stop. As Beaumaris is primarily residential, most residents commute outward, with the car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 88%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 46.7%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages at 130 trips per day, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results for Beaumaris, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions have very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (10,319 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.0% of residents respectively. 72.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Beaumaris has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.7%, or 3,706 people, compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. 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 was found to have above average cultural diversity, with 10.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 24.4% born overseas. The main religion in Beaumaris is Christianity, comprising 49.7% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 0.6% compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 30.3%, Australian at 23.5%, and Irish at 10.0%. These percentages are substantially higher than the regional averages of 20.1%, 18.4%, and 7.6% respectively. Additionally, South Australian (0.9% vs 0.4%), Russian (0.5% vs 0.4%), and Greek (2.9% vs 2.7%) ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Beaumaris compared to the regional averages.

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 average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, making up 15.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 5.0%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.9% to 15.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 7.3% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 17.1% to 15.0%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 14.4% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Beaumaris. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 94%, adding 514 residents to reach a total of 1,062. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 86% of the population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age cohorts.