Beaconsfield - Officer

Beaconsfield - Officer lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Beaconsfield-Officer's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 30,933. This figure represents a 7,301 person increase from the 2021 Census total of 23,632, marking a 30.9% growth rate. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 28,367 in June 2024 and an additional 1,685 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 930 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Beaconsfield-Officer is predicted to grow by 22,065 persons, reflecting a total gain of 63.0% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Beaconsfield - Officer was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Beaconsfield - Officer saw approximately 493 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2,467 homes were approved, with another 260 approved in FY26 by April. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 3.3 people per year over these five years.

This significant demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties was $263,000, below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. Commercial approvals totaled $12.1 million in FY26 as of April, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield - Officer had 98.0% more building activity per person by April 2026. This higher activity level reflects strong developer confidence in the location.

The new building activity comprised 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character favoring family homes. With approximately 66 people per dwelling approval as of April 2026, Beaconsfield - Officer's population is expanding. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the location will gain around 19,499 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, helping maintain stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Beaconsfield - Officer has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones are Arcadia Estate, Officer Fields, Hickson Road Residential Development, and Tivendale Road Residential Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Beaconsfield - Officer demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Beaconsfield-Officer has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.9%.

As of September 2025, 16,967 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation is high at 79.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A significant proportion, 25.3%, work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employment is particularly strong, with a share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9% while labour force grew by 5.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a smaller rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beaconsfield-Officer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Beaconsfield - Officer SA2 is $61,128 and average income is $71,659. Nationally, the median income is lower at $57,688 with an average of $75,164. By September 2025, estimated incomes based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $66,171 (median) and $77,571 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates that Beaconsfield - Officer's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 73rd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 42.7% of the community in Beaconsfield - Officer, similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Beaconsfield - Officer is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Beaconsfield - Officer, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This compares to Melbourne metro's composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Beaconsfield - Officer was 19.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.1% and rented dwellings at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent was recorded at $391, compared to Melbourne metro's figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively. Nationally, Beaconsfield - Officer's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Beaconsfield - Officer features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.3% of all households, including 45.0% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.7%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

In Beaconsfield, 28.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%, indicating potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.8% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 14.1% and certificates for 23.7%. Educational participation is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Beaconsfield - Officer has 64 active public transport stops, served by seven routes offering 1,865 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents located an average of 400 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward-bound due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode at 91%, with trains at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 25.3% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 266 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beaconsfield - Officer's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

AreaSearch's assessment of Beaconsfield - Officer shows strong health performance based on mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is low but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% (~16,982 people) of the total population has private health cover. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.1 and 7.4% of residents respectively. A total of 74.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Beaconsfield - Officer has 10.3% (3,201 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Nationally, the area ranks lower than the broader population for this age group.

Beaconsfield - Officer was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beaconsfield-Officer's population is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 31.3% born overseas and 26.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beaconsfield-Officer, making up 42.6%. However, 'Other' religions are overrepresented at 3.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 2.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.1%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (14.2%). Notably, Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented at 2.2% versus the regional average of 0.8%, Hungarian at 0.6% versus 0.3%, and Dutch at 2.3% versus 1.2%.

Beaconsfield - Officer's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Beaconsfield-Officer has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield-Officer has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (14.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 16.4% to 18.8%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 17.6% to 14.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Beaconsfield-Officer, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to grow by 93%, adding 3,615 residents to reach a total of 7,491.