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

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's population is approximately 4,338 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 293 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,045. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 4,204 in June 2024 and 137 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 16.7 persons per square kilometer. Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's population grew by 7.2% between the 2021 Census and February 2026, outpacing both the state average (5.3%) and its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.4% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections for areas not covered by this data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of regional areas nationally, with Beauty Point - Beaconsfield expected to grow by 287 persons to reach approximately 4,625 by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 3.5% over 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 granted around 26 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 133 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling were constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. This figure has eased to 1.3 people per dwelling over the past two financial years due to increased supply availability. The average construction value of development projects is $240,000.

In FY-26, there have been $901,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has 13.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally. All new construction consists of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 236 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is projected to gain 153 residents based on current development patterns, which should readily meet demand and offer good conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include: Beatty Street Multiple Dwellings (21 Beatty Street, Beaconsfield), H2TAS Renewable Hydrogen and Ammonia Facility, Bell Bay Powerfuels Project, and George Town 4-Townhouse Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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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 with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 5.9%. There are 1,645 residents currently employed, which is 2.1% higher than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.

However, workforce participation lags behind at 47.2%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%. According to Census responses, only 12.6% of residents work from home. The key industries are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Education & training has limited presence with 6.6% employment compared to 8.8% regionally. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Over the 12-month period, labour force decreased by 2.4%, while employment declined by 1.8%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Tas. recorded employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

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

The Beauty Point - Beaconsfield SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $43,637 and an average income of $55,271 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of Tas. reporting a median income of $49,689 and an average income of $59,358. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $47,826 (median) and $60,577 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census figures show that household, family, and personal incomes in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 33.3% of the population (1,444 individuals) have incomes within the $400-$799 range, differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500-$2,999 category is prevalent at 28.5%. The prevalence of lower-income residents (42.5% with incomes under $800/week) suggests constrained household budgets across much of the area. While housing costs are modest, with 87.2% of income retained, 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

The dwelling structure in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield was at 51.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.6% and rented ones at 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, below Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. The median weekly rent was recorded at $250, equal to Non-Metro Tas.'s figure. Nationally, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 constitute 66.3% of all households, including 17.5% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 31.3% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of 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's university qualification rate is 13.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 30.9%. A notable 21.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 1.8% in tertiary education.

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 indicates significant health challenges in Beauty Point - Beaconsfield, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (~2,056 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (14.8%) and mental health issues (10.4%), with 54.7% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in Rest of Tas.. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (35.3%, 1,529 people) than Rest of Tas. (24.9%).

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, as per data from the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index below average. Its population was predominantly citizens (89.6%), born in Australia (87.3%), and speaking English at home (98.3%). Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 42.4% of residents.

Judaism's representation was marginally higher than the regional average, with 0.1% compared to 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.8%), Australian (33.3%), and Scottish (7.8%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was slightly overrepresented at 1.5%, Welsh at 0.6%, and Australian Aboriginal at 2.7%, each compared to their respective regional percentages of 1.7%, 0.4%, and 4.1%.

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

Beauty Point - Beaconsfield has a median age of 56, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 and Australia's national median age of 38. The age group of 65-74 years shows strong representation at 22.5% compared to Rest of Tas., while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.2%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.5%. In the period from 2021 to present, 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 that Beauty Point - Beaconsfield's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 45%, reaching 646 from 445. This growth is expected as residents aged 65 and older represent 76% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, both the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.