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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of Beresfield as of Feb 2026 is around 3,366. This reflects an increase of 99 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,267. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,362 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with 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%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area 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, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of national non-metropolitan areas, with the suburb expected to increase by 164 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 4.1% 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 shows Beresfield averaged around 12 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 60 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 new residents arrived per new home between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals in FY-26 totalled $45.7 million.

Beresfield has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person compared to Rest of NSW, placing it among the 58th percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% attached dwellings. The area has approximately 266 people per dwelling approval. Beresfield is expected to grow by 137 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand.

Looking ahead, Beresfield is expected to grow by 137 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified seven such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Beresfield faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Beresfield has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.0% as of September 2025, and estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year based on AreaSearch data aggregation. The area has 1,596 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 3.2% higher than Rest of NSW's 3.8%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation matches Rest of NSW's 61.5%.

Census responses show a low 12.6% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction, with manufacturing notably concentrated at 2.3 times the regional average. Public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 4.3% of Beresfield's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 7.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparison between working population and local population.

Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, labour force by 3.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW had employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these projections to Beresfield's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates Beresfield's median income among taxpayers is $58,339, with an average of $67,822. This is approximately average nationally, compared to Rest of NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Beresfield would be approximately $63,508 (median) and $73,831 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Beresfield all fall between the 17th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 33.4% of locals (1,124 people) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the region at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 dwelling structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 90.5% houses and 9.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beresfield stood at 36.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (31.3%) or rented (31.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,484, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Beresfield was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Beresfield's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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, smaller than the Rest of 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 the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 8.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (33.0%).

Educational participation is 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 52 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,163 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 195 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Beresfield's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect 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.

Multiple 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 no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. Beresfield has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (733 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally aligned with 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 91.3% of its population being Australian citizens, 89.9% born in Australia, and 93.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Beresfield, making up 53.4% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (31.4%), and Scottish (7.4%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented in Beresfield at 6.1%, compared to 4.6% regionally, while Samoan and Macedonian groups showed higher representation than the regional average at 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively.

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

Beresfield has a median age of 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 18.0% of Beresfield's population, higher than Rest of NSW, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 9.8%, lower than Rest of NSW. Post the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group increased from 11.7% to 13.5%, and the 25 to 34 group rose from 16.4% to 18.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 11.0% to 9.5%, and the 55 to 64 group fell from 11.2% to 9.8%. By 2041, Beresfield's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 17 people (from 605 to 709), while the 65-74 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to decline in population.