Beckenham

Beckenham lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Beckenham's population is estimated at around 10,377. This reflects an increase of 1,285 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,092. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,282 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, along with an additional 153 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,776 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Beckenham's growth rate of 14.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 70.0% of overall population gains 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, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Beckenham, with an expected increase of 1,410 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Beckenham among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Beckenham recorded around 69 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 347 homes. So far in FY-26, 38 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 new residents were associated with each home built annually during this period.

This indicates that demand is outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new homes was $286,000, under regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers. In the current financial year FY-26, $73.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Beckenham shows 59.0% higher construction activity per person as of the latest data.

Recent construction comprises 73.0% standalone homes and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 166 people associated with each dwelling approval, Beckenham exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Beckenham is projected to add approximately 1,260 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Beckenham has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Principal Shared Paths - Bickley Road, Central Beckenham Precinct I ODP, CDC Maddington Data Centre Campus, and Mills Park Sporting Precinct Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Beckenham recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Beckenham has a well-educated workforce. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented in the area.

The unemployment rate is 5.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 5,677 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 1.8% above Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among Beckenham residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.

The area shows particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. However, education & training employs just 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.2%. This suggests limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in Sep-22, Beckenham saw employment increase by 3.5%, alongside labour force increasing by 3.2%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, covering five and ten-year periods ending Sep-26 and Sep-32 respectively, offer insights into potential future demand within Beckenham. Applying these industry-specific projections to Beckenham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over the next five years and 13.2% over the following five years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Beckenham had a median taxpayer income of $56,975 and an average income of $66,685. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively in Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,065 and $76,154 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, Beckenham's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 45th and 48th percentiles. In Beckenham, 37.5% of individuals (3,891 people) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region's 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Beckenham, with only 83.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 45th percentile.

Beckenham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Beckenham, as per the latest Census evaluation, 80.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. In contrast, Perth metro had 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beckenham stood at 23.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.8% and rented ones at 36.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with the Perth metro average, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to Perth metro's $1,733 and $330 respectively. Nationally, Beckenham's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Beckenham features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.4% of all households, including 33.6% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households making up 5.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Beckenham aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 29.1% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 23.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (23.3%).

Educational participation is high at 31.5%, including primary education (9.6%), secondary education (6.6%), and tertiary education (6.5%). Beckenham Primary School serves the local area with an enrollment of 395 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 994). The area has one primary school focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 3.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.9, leading many families to seek schooling in surrounding areas.

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

Beckenham has 56 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 33 different routes operating in total, providing 7,432 weekly passenger trips combined.

The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 194 meters. On average, there are 1,061 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 132 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beckenham's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows Beckenham has excellent results, with younger cohorts having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~5,570 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 51.2%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 5.9 and 5.6% respectively, while 77.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 73.3% in Greater Perth. Beckenham has 13.2% (1,369 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 14.7%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Beckenham is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beckenham's population is diverse, with 48.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 41.3%. However, 'Other' religions comprise 5.5%, higher than Greater Perth's 3.1%.

Ancestry-wise, 'Other' is top at 24.4%, English follows at 17.4% (below regional average of 22.7%), and Australian is third at 14.7%. Filipino (5.2%) and Sri Lankan (0.8%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Indian (6.5%) is slightly higher than the regional figure (5.4%).

Beckenham hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Beckenham's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Beckenham has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.6% to 4.6% of Beckenham's population. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort has decreased from 7.5% to 6.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Beckenham's population. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 73%, adding 348 residents to reach a total of 826. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 51% of the population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.