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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Beaconsfield-Officer's population is around 29,860 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 6,228 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,632 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 29,524 in June 2025 and an additional 1,857 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 898 persons per square kilometer. Beaconsfield-Officer's growth rate of 26.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 9.3%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, Beaconsfield-Officer is predicted to grow exceptionally over the period, with an expected increase of 20,294 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 66.8% in total over the 16 years.

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 FY-21 to FY-25, around 2,467 homes were approved. As of FY-26, about 323 homes have been approved.

On average, about 3.3 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years. This demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and increases competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties was around $263,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, about $12.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield - Officer has 90.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Nationally, the location's new building activity is substantially higher, suggesting strong developer confidence. New building activity comprises approximately 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The location has about 66 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Beaconsfield - Officer is projected to gain around 19,958 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones include Arcadia Estate, Officer Fields, Hickson Road Residential Development, and Tivendale Road Residential Development. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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

Beaconsfield-Officer has a highly educated workforce with key sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of December 2025, below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%.

As of December 2025, 17,113 residents were employed, with a participation rate of 77.2%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A significant portion, 25.3%, worked from home according to Census responses. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.4% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the resident-to-working population ratio. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, labour force by 5.0%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion at 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 Beaconsfield - Officer SA2 has a median income of $61,128 and an average income of $71,659. This is higher than the national averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of March 2026 is approximately $67,009, with average income at $78,553. Census 2021 data indicates that incomes in Beaconsfield - Officer cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 42.7% of individuals (12,750), aligning with 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

Beaconsfield - Officer's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaconsfield - Officer was at 19.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.1% and rented ones at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $391, slightly higher than Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Beaconsfield - Officer's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to Australia's average of $1,863. Its median weekly rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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

Educational qualifications in Beaconsfield show that 28.1% of residents aged 15 and above have university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.8% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas at 14.1% and certificates at 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. The area's transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 400 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, predominantly by car (91%), with train usage at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 25.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 266 trips per day, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Beaconsfield - Officer based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low among the general population, though higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% (~16,393 people) of the total population had private health cover. The most common medical conditions were asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.4%), while 74.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 9.8% (2,932 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which was lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

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 has a population that is more culturally diverse than most local areas, with 31.3% born overseas and 26.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 42.6%. The 'Other' religious category is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne (3.5% vs 2.3%).

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.1%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (14.2%). Notably, Sri Lankan (2.2%) and Dutch (2.3%) groups are overrepresented in Beaconsfield-Officer compared to the regional averages of 0.8% and 1.2%, respectively.

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 (19.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 16.4% to 19.0% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 17.6% to 14.7%. By the year 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Beaconsfield-Officer, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 98%, adding 3,631 residents and reaching a total of 7,325.