Beauty Point - Beaconsfield

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is approximately 4,258 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 213 individuals (5.3%) from the 4,045 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 4,216 from June 2025 alongside 139 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 16.4 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a significant amount of space for each resident. The growth rate of 5.3% since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region and the state average of 4.0%, positioning the area as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 60.6% of the total population increase during recent times.

Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 locality. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, or to project age group changes beyond 2032, population projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied, adjusting the figures via a weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to be slightly under the median for regional locations across the nation, with the community expected to add 296 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 6.0% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Beauty Point - Beaconsfield recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has recorded an average of approximately 26 new residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 133 homes during the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 so far, there have been 39 approvals documented. With an average of 1.4 new residents per year arriving for each new home built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the relationship between housing supply and demand appears balanced, supporting stable market conditions, with new homes constructed at an average value of $240,000. Additionally, commercial approvals for this financial year stand at $901,000, pointing to low levels of commercial development.

In comparison to the Rest of Tas., Beauty Point - Beaconsfield registers 13.0% less building activity per capita, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all evaluated areas nationwide. Moreover, all new residential construction has consisted of standalone homes, maintaining the low density profile of the locality with a focus on detached dwellings that appeal to buyers looking for space. Recording roughly 237 people per dwelling approval, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield displays the structural attributes of a low density community.

Demographic projections indicate that Beauty Point - Beaconsfield will add 254 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds the baseline projections.

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a central role in shaping the performance of a locality. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to impact the region. The primary projects identified include 21 Beatty Street, Beaconsfield - Multiple Dwellings, H2TAS Renewable Hydrogen and Ammonia Facility, Bell Bay Powerfuels Project, and the George Town 4-Townhouse Development, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.

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Employment conditions in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

The workforce in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is balanced between white and blue collar jobs, featuring a robust presence of manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.8%. As of March 2026, there are 1,649 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% higher than the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%, and the participation rate is notably low at 47.0% compared to 58.8% for Regional Tas. Census data indicates that a low 12.6% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly high concentration of manufacturing jobs, which sit at 1.5 times the regional average. On the other hand, the education & training sector is less represented, accounting for 6.6% of local employment compared to 8.8% across the region. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that the area provides limited local job opportunities.

Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 1.6% and employment fell by 0.8%, which led to a 0.8 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced a 1.8% expansion in employment, a 1.7% increase in the labor force, and a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project future employment trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Applying these national sector trends to the local employment structure suggests that local employment could grow by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Aggregated postcode ATO data from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year shows that the Beauty Point - Beaconsfield SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $43,637 and an average income of $55,271. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $49,689 and an average of $59,358 in Regional Tas. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $48,415 for the median and $61,323 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield all rank between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationwide. Looking at income brackets, 33.3% of the population, representing 1,417 people, earn between $400 - 799, which differs from the metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest at 28.5%. The high proportion of lower-income earners, with 42.5% receiving less than $800/week, points to tight household budgets for a large share of the community. Even though housing costs are relatively low with 87.2% of income retained, the total disposable income is positioned at only the 4th percentile nationally.

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

According to the latest Census, residential structures in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.2% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Tas. where houses make up 89.9% and other dwellings comprise 10.1%. Home ownership in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is notably higher than the regional average, standing at 51.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.6%) or rented (17.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality is $1,083, which is well below the Regional Tas. average, while the median weekly rent is $250, compared to Regional Tas. averages of $1,274 and $250. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national median of $375.

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households make up the largest share of the community at 66.3% of all households, consisting of 17.5% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.7%, which includes lone person households at 31.3% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The locality displays low levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 13.1%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. This represents both a developmental challenge and an opening for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 30.9%.

A significant portion of the population, representing 21.9%, is currently enrolled in formal education. Within this student cohort, 9.5% are in primary school, 6.3% are in secondary school, and 1.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.

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Health performance in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health assessments from AreaSearch, which analyze mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, indicate that Beauty Point - Beaconsfield faces significant health challenges, with common medical issues prevalent in both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is particularly low, covering only about 47% of the local population, or approximately 2,018 individuals, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the locality are arthritis and mental health issues, which affect 14.8 and 10.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 54.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas. The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, marked by elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 35.8% of the local population, totaling 1,523 individuals, which is higher than the 24.9% regional benchmark, and national comparisons for health challenges are even higher than those of the general public.

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

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.6% of the population, 87.3% of residents born in Australia, and 98.3% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in the area, practiced by 42.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of local residents, matching the 0.1% share across Regional Tas.

Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield are English at 36.8%, Australian at 33.3%, and Scottish at 7.8%. There are also distinct variations in other ethnic groups, with Dutch origins representing 1.5% of the population compared to 1.7% in the region, Welsh at 0.6% compared to 0.4%, and Australian Aboriginal at 2.7% compared to 4.1% regionally.

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age of residents in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is 56, which is much older than the Regional Tas. average of 45 and the national median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 22.6% of the community, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 7.6%. This high concentration in the 65 - 74 bracket is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 19.8% to 22.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 8.6% to 10.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 11.8% to 10.0% and the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 9.4% to 8.3%. Demographic projections suggest the age structure of the area will change significantly by 2041, led by a 47% expansion in the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow from 450 to 664 people. This aging trend is further reflected by the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent 73% of the projected growth, while both the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to contract.