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 Feb 2026, Beckenham's population is estimated at around 10,395. This reflects an increase of 1,303 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,092. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 10,170 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 176 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,780 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Beckenham's growth rate of 14.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

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 and post-2032 growth estimation, 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, Beckenham is expected to have an above median population growth across statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase by 1,412 persons, reflecting a total increase of 11.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Beckenham recorded around 68 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 341 homes. As of FY26, 45 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 attracts 3.3 new residents. This demand outpaces supply, potentially putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $286,000. In FY26, Beckenham has recorded $51.9 million in commercial development approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Beckenham has 57.0% more development activity per person. New building activity comprises 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature while attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 162 people per dwelling approval, Beckenham exhibits characteristics of a growth area. The latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Beckenham to add 1,241 residents by 2041. Current construction levels suggest housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Beckenham has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 22 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects 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 relevant:.

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Employment performance in Beckenham has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Beckenham's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.8% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%. As of September 2025, 5,649 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.8% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was on par with Greater Perth at 71.6%. Census responses indicated that only 4.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food sectors. The area shows notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 9.2%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.3% alongside labour force increasing by 2.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This compares to Greater Perth where employment grew by 2.9%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Beckenham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, using a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 1st July 2023, Beckenham had a median income among taxpayers of $56,975 and an average level of $66,685. This is lower than the national averages of $60,748 and $80,248 in Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $62,456 (median) and $73,100 (average). The 2021 Census shows household incomes rank at the 45th percentile in Beckenham. Income analysis reveals 37.5% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 32%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83% 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

The dwelling structure in Beckenham, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beckenham stood at 23.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.8%) or rented (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beckenham was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Beckenham was recorded at $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Beckenham's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Beckenham features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-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, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 29.1%, surpassing the SA3 area average of 23.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 23.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Beckenham has 59 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 42 routes, collectively providing 8,356 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 192 meters to the nearest stop. As a residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars dominate at 80%, while trains account for 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 4.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,193 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 141 weekly trips per stop.

Beckenham's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Beckenham residents show positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions, which aligns with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level.

Private health cover is present in approximately 54% of Beckenham's total population (~5,580 people), slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 59.0%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.9% and 5.6% of residents respectively. 77.4% of Beckenham residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,434 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with national rankings for the general 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, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country, has 48.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 41.3%. The 'Other' category makes up 5.5%, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' comprises 24.4%, higher than the regional average of 11.2%. English ancestry stands at 17.4%, lower than the regional average of 28.0%. Australian ancestry is 14.7%, also lower than the regional average of 21.2%. Filipino, Sri Lankan and Indian ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Beckenham compared to regional averages: Filipino at 5.2% vs 1.4%, Sri Lankan at 0.8% vs 0.2%, and Indian at 6.5% vs 2.6%.

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

At age 34 years, Beckenham's median age is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years, and it is considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Beckenham has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 years (19.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 years (8.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75 to 84 years has increased from 3.6% to 5.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 0 to 4 years has decreased from 7.5% to 6.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Beckenham's population. The 75 to 84 age group is forecasted to grow by 58%, adding 303 residents to reach a total of 823. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.