Beeliar

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Beeliar's population is estimated at around 9,497 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 880 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,617. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 9,079 following examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 831 persons per square kilometer. Beeliar's growth rate of 10.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 51.0% 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, growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. Projected demographic shifts indicate significant population increases, with Beeliar expected to grow by 2,998 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 40.3% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Beeliar when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Beeliar has recorded around 24 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 121 homes were approved, with another 8 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 17.6 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $377,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY-26, there have been $3.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Beeliar shows substantially reduced construction, with 72.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Recent construction comprises 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 492 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Beeliar adding 3,831 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Beeliar has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road), Providence Estate Aubin Grove, Cockburn Quarter, and Yangebup Village. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Beeliar shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Beeliar has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025, which is 0.8% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4%.

There were 6,506 residents in work with a workforce participation rate of 93.2%, significantly higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 6.6% of residents worked from home according to Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Beeliar shows strong specialization in manufacturing with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data indicates that over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while the labour force grew by 4.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9%, with the labour force increasing by 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beeliar's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Beeliar has a median taxpayer income of $61,090 and an average of $73,241 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. These figures are higher than national averages, which stand at $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Based on a 9.62% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,967 (median) and $80,287 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Beeliar rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 78th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that 37.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting a pattern seen across metropolitan Perth where 32.0% fall into this range. Notably, 30.8% of Beeliar's residents are high earners, making above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. Despite high housing costs consuming 16.6% of income, disposable income ranks at the 76th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Beeliar is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Beeliar, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beeliar stood at 19.2%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 56.8% and rented ones 24.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,080, higher than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent in Beeliar was $385, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Beeliar's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Beeliar features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.3% of all households, including 42.4% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 17.3% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Beeliar performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

In Beeliar Trail region, 23.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.2% of residents holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas account for 11.3% while certificates make up 28.9%.

Educational participation is high in the region, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Beeliar has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by four different routes that together facilitate 970 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 191 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this predominantly residential area commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode of transport at 85%. Eight percent use trains for their commutes. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.6% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 138 trips per day, which equates to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Beeliar is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Beeliar shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~5,344 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.2 and 6.8% of residents respectively. Around 76.3% 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 10.2% (968 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Beeliar 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

Beeliar was found to have higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beeliar, accounting for 54.7% of people, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups in Beeliar are English (24.3%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (10.3%).

Notably, Croatian ethnicity is overrepresented at 2.6%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%. Filipino ethnicity also stands out at 5.3% (vs 1.4%) and New Zealand at 1.6% (vs 0.8%).

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

Beeliar's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Beeliar has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%, while the population aged 5-14 has decreased from 14.6% to 13.6%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Beeliar, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 age cohort, which is forecasted to grow by 49%, adding 651 residents and reaching a total of 1,981 residents.