Beverly Hills

An assessment of population growth drivers in Beverly Hills reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Beverly Hills' population is estimated at 11,262 as of February 2026, reflecting an increase of 779 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 7.4% change from the previous figure of 10,483 residents. The current population estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,704 persons per square kilometer, placing Beverly Hills in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 7.4% growth since census is within 0.2 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 7.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth for Beverly Hills.

AreaSearch adopts 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 indicate an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Beverly Hills expected to increase by 944 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 6.3% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Beverly Hills averaging around 43 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 217 homes. As of FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline while maintaining adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with diverse buyer options. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $508,000, indicating developer focus on the premium segment.

In FY-26, $1.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Beverly Hills' residential nature. Current development consists of 50% detached houses and 50% attached dwellings, a shift from existing patterns (currently 67% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 301 people per dwelling approval, Beverly Hills indicates a developing market. AreaSearch projects Beverly Hills adding 705 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan, King Georges Road Upgrade, and Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Beverly Hills remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Beverly Hills has a highly educated workforce with professional services being prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that date, 5,937 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate aligned with Greater Sydney's rate at 4.2%.

However, workforce participation was lower at 65.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses indicated that 47.1% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 9.7% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, and labour force grew by 5.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Beverly Hills. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Beverly Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Beverly Hills has an income below the national average. The median income is $47,604 while the average income stands at $61,451. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $51,822 (median) and $66,896 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 56th percentile ($1,862 weekly), while personal income sits at the 28th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.6% of residents (3,333 people). High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, placing disposable income at the 56th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Beverly Hills displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Beverly Hills' dwellings, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 66.7% houses and 33.3% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beverly Hills stood at 38.1%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 31.1% and rented dwellings making up 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Beverly Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Beverly Hills has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.9% of all households, including 40.4% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Beverly Hills exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualification levels in Beverly Hills are at 33.1%, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 23.2% of residents holding one. Postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas follow, at 7.6% and 2.3% respectively.

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.2% of residents aged 15 and above having them. This includes advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (15.7%). Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Beverly Hills has 60 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 27 individual routes, offering a total of 4941 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 165 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. In this primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 78%, with train usage at 15%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 47.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 705 trips per day, equating to approximately 82 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beverly Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Beverly Hills' health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 51% (~5,772 people) of Beverly Hills residents have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.2 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 75.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Beverly Hills has 21.0% (2,365 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Beverly Hills is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beverly Hills has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.6% of its population born overseas and 60.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beverly Hills, comprising 55.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 6.3% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Beverly Hills are Chinese (25.7%), Other (15.9%), and Australian (10.9%). Notably, Greek (8.5%) and Lebanese (4.5%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.9% and 2.6%, respectively, while Macedonian is also notably higher at 1.3%.

Beverly Hills's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Beverly Hills has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Beverly Hills has a notably higher proportion of the 65-74 age group (11.4%) and a lower proportion of the 25-34 age group (13.2%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.6% to 13.6%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 10.3% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group declined from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Beverly Hills' age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 402 people (56%), from 720 to 1,123. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.