Beechboro

An assessment of population growth drivers in Beechboro 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, as of Nov 2025, Beechboro's estimated population is around 10,119. This reflects an increase of 1,007 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,112. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 9,824 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,065 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Beechboro's growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 43.0%.

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 uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, the Beechboro statistical area (Lv2) is forecast to grow by 3,537 persons, reflecting a total gain of 42.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Beechboro shows approximately 47 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 237 homes were approved, with an additional 33 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about 9.3 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years.

Commercial approvals total $6.6 million in FY-26. Compared to Greater Perth, Beechboro has significantly less development activity, being 63.0% below the regional average per person. New construction typically involves detached houses (98.0%) and medium/high-density housing (2.0%), sustaining Beechboro's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. With around 197 people per dwelling approval, Beechboro exhibits growth area characteristics.

Population forecasts indicate an increase of 4,337 residents by 2041. Current development rates may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases. New properties are constructed at an average value of $353,000, moderately above regional levels, indicating emphasis on quality construction.

Beechboro has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects that could impact this area. Notable ones are Bennett Springs East Structure Plan, Altrove Estate, Springs Shopping Centre Expansion, and Bennett Springs East Station (Future). The following details those most relevant:.

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Beechboro shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Beechboro's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate was 6.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2%. As of September 2025, 5,669 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation at 61.1%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing employment is particularly high, at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical jobs are lower at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force by 2.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to Beechboro's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Beechboro, median income is $45,575 and average income is $52,924. This is below Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $49,959 (median) and $58,015 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Beechboro's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 19th and 30th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 34.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,511 residents), similar to the surrounding region at 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Beechboro, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beechboro stood at 31.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.6% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent figure in Beechboro was $320, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Beechboro's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.

Beechboro has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.4% of all households, including 32.6% that are couples with children, 23.1% that are couples without children, and 14.9% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 24.2% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Beechboro faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 27.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.0% currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.8% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 55 active transport stops operating within Beechboro. These stops are serviced by a mix of buses along seven individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 1,646 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 235 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Beechboro are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Beechboro shows below-average health indicators, with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48%, compared to 55.3% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 7.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively.

69.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.7%, compared to 12.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with the general population's health profile.

Beechboro was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beechboro has high cultural diversity, with 31.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Beechboro, comprising 44.0%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 6.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.7%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (23.3%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (15.5%). Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 3.9% vs regional 1.6%, Serbian at 0.7% vs 0.3%, and Hungarian at 0.4% vs 0.2%.

Beechboro's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Beechboro is 38 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Beechboro has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.4% to 14.3% of Beechboro's population, while the 0-4 cohort has decreased from 5.6% to 4.8%. By 2041, significant changes in Beechboro's age composition are expected, with the 45-54 group projected to grow by 67%, reaching 2,058 people from 1,234.