Beresfield

Beresfield is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Beresfield's population is estimated at around 3,366 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 99 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,267 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,362 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 85 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 535 persons per square kilometer. Beresfield's growth of 3.0% since census positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.9%). Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of Australian non-metropolitan areas is anticipated. The suburb is expected to grow by 186 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 5.4% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Beresfield according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Beresfield has experienced approximately 12 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 60 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 is 0.8, suggesting supply meets or exceeds demand, supporting population growth while maintaining an average construction value of $282,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $45.7 million, indicating robust business investment.

Compared to Rest of NSW and nationally, Beresfield has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 73.0% detached dwellings and 27.0% medium-high density housing, reflecting a low-density market with approximately 266 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Beresfield is projected to grow by 182 residents, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply will meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potential population growth beyond projections.

Looking ahead, Beresfield is expected to grow by 182 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Beresfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Beresfield face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Beresfield's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.9% as of an unspecified date from AreaSearch data aggregation. By December 2025, 1,564 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 7.9%, which is 4.0% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was similar to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses in 2025, only 12.6% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. Manufacturing showed strong specialization with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, public administration & safety had lower representation at 4.0%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Over the year ending December 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.8% while employment declined by 0.9%, leading to a 2.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW saw an employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. 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 across industries. Applying these projections to Beresfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Beresfield suburb is $58,339, with an average of $67,822 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This figure aligns with national averages but differs from Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $63,508 (median) and $73,831 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Beresfield fall between the 17th and 21st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 33.4% of locals (1,124 people) predominantly earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is consistent with broader regional trends at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Beresfield, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

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

Beresfield's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.5% houses and 9.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beresfield was at 36.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (31.3%) or rented (31.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,484, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Beresfield was $350, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Beresfield's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,484 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were less at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 66.7% of all households, including 22.8% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 16.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.3%, with lone person households at 29.6% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 10.4%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (33.0%). Educational participation is high at 25.3%, with 9.3% in primary education, 5.7% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 5.7% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Beresfield has 37 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 52 individual routes, offering a total of 4,163 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 195 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Beresfield's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 92%, despite vehicle ownership averaging below the regional average at 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 12.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 594 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 112 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Beresfield is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Beresfield faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,809 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (10.8%), while 57.3% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age individuals in Beresfield face notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (753 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally aligned with those of the broader population.

Beresfield is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Beresfield, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016 data, had a low cultural diversity index of 58.9%. Its population was predominantly Australian-born citizens speaking English at home: 91.3%, 89.9%, and 93.0% respectively. Christianity was the majority religion in Beresfield (53.4%), slightly lower than Regional NSW's 55.9%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (31.4%), and Scottish (7.4%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 6.1%, compared to the regional average of 4.6%. Other ethnicities with significant differences included Samoan (0.4% vs 0.1%) and Macedonian (0.3% vs 0.4%).

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

Beresfield's median age is 38, which is lower than Regional NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The age group of 25-34 has a strong representation in Beresfield at 18.3%, compared to Regional NSW. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort is less prevalent at 10.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.9% of Beresfield's population, while the 25 to 34 group has risen from 16.4% to 18.3%. However, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.0% to 9.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 11.5% to 10.2%. By 2041, Beresfield's age profile is expected to change significantly based on demographic modeling. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 18%, adding 110 people and reaching a total of 726 from the current figure of 615. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 cohorts.