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 Beaumaris (Vic.) is estimated at around 14,841 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 894 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 13,947 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 14,344 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's growth rate of 6.4% since the census positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA4 region (8.7%). Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration 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 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, the suburb is expected to expand by 1,146 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.4% 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

Beaumaris recorded approximately 58 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 293 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been registered. The average new resident arrival per year per new home is around 0.1 between FY-21 and FY-25.

New supply meets or exceeds demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. Average construction value of new properties is $951,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, $17.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaumaris has significantly less development activity, 57.0% below regional average per person. This limited new supply supports stronger demand and values for established homes. New building activity shows 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 reflects a low density area with around 259 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Beaumaris is expected to grow by 649 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.

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 affecting the area. Notable ones are 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 employment environment in Beaumaris shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Beaumaris has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate as of December 2025 was 2.7%. AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data shows that 7,677 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%.

Workforce participation in Beaumaris was at 64.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, 46.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Beaumaris had a high specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 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 area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, combined with a 1.1% decrease in employment, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. 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 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. 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 ending June 2023 shows that income in Beaumaris is among the top percentile nationally. The median assessed income is $63,812 and 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 ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,076 (median) and $123,181 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank highly in Beaumaris, between the 82nd and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 33.8% of individuals earn over $4,000 weekly. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 45.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile nationally.

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

In Beaumaris, as per the latest Census evaluation, 78.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 21.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Melbourne metropolitan area's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaumaris stood at 49.4%, with mortgaged properties at 37.5% and rented dwellings at 13.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, surpassing Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Meanwhile, the 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% of the total. 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' educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 44.7% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 24.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 11.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% 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 of which are bus stops. These are served by nine different routes that together facilitate 913 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 186 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 88% of residents. 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, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, buses run on average 130 trips per day, equating to around 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (10,620 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.0% of residents respectively. 72.6% of residents declare themselves 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 26.6% (3,947 people), compared to 15.1% 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 has a cultural diversity level above average, with 10.8% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 24.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beaumaris, accounting for 49.7% of residents. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 0.6% versus 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (30.3%, regional average: 20.1%), Australian (23.5%, regional average: 18.4%), and Irish (10.0%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: South Australian is overrepresented at 0.9% versus the regional average of 0.4%, Russian at 0.5% versus 0.4%, and Greek at 2.9% versus 2.7%.

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

Beaumaris's median age is 48 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's median age 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 make up only 4.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.3% to 10.0%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.9% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 17.1% to 15.1%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 14.4% to 12.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Beaumaris, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 88%, adding 481 residents to reach a total of 1,031. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 95% of population growth, highlighting ongoing demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 age group and the 0 to 4 cohort.