Beauty Point - Beaconsfield

An assessment of population growth drivers in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's population is around 4,338 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 293 people (7.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,045 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,204 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 137 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 16.7 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's 7.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (5.3%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 68.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with the area expected to increase by 287 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 3.5% in total over the 17 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 around 26 residential properties granted approval annually, totalling 133 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, with recent figures indicating this has eased to 1.3 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting better supply availability. Development projects average $240,000 in construction value. There have also been $901,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

Compared to the Rest of Tas., Beauty Point - Beaconsfield records 13.0% less building activity (per person) while it places among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. Further, new construction has been completely comprised of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 236 people per dwelling approval, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield shows a developing market.

Population forecasts indicate Beauty Point - Beaconsfield will gain 153 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.

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 21 Beatty Street, Beaconsfield - Multiple Dwellings, H2TAS Renewable Hydrogen and Ammonia Facility, Bell Bay Powerfuels Project, and George Town 4-Townhouse Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. As of December 2025, 1,649 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.9% above Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (47.3% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Meanwhile, education & training has a limited presence with 6.6% employment compared to 8.8% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease by 1.9% while employment declined by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Tas. recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 1.5%, and unemployment falling 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Beauty Point - Beaconsfield. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Beauty Point - Beaconsfield SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $43,637 and an average of $55,271 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional Tas.'s median income of $49,689 and average income of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $47,826 (median) and $60,577 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield all fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 33.3% of the population (1,444 individuals) fall within the $400 - 799 income range, diverging from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 28.5%. The prevalence of lower-income residents (42.5% under $800/week) indicates constrained household budgets across much of the area. While housing costs are modest with 87.2% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 4th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure within Beauty Point - Beaconsfield, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.9% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Beauty Point - Beaconsfield was well beyond that of Regional Tas., at 51.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (30.6%) or rented (17.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Tas. average at $1,083, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $250, compared to Regional Tas.'s $1,274 and $250. Nationally, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 66.3% of all households, comprising 17.5% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 31.3% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (13.1%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (30.9%).

A substantial 21.9% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Beauty Point - Beaconsfield, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,056 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 14.8% and 10.4% of residents, respectively, while 54.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 35.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,529 people), which is higher than the 24.9% in Regional Tas, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.6% of its population being citizens, 87.3% born in Australia, and 98.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is Christianity, which makes up 42.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Tas..

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield are English, comprising 36.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 33.3% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Beauty Point - Beaconsfield (vs 1.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.4%) and Australian Aboriginal at 2.7% (vs 4.1%).

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

With a median age of 56, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is significantly above the Regional Tas. figure of 45 and substantially exceeds Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 22.5% compared to Regional Tas., whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.2%. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 19.8% to 22.5% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 8.6% to 10.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 9.9% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 8.2% to 7.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 45% (200 people), reaching 646 from 445. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 76% of anticipated growth. Conversely, both 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.