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 30,933 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 7,301 people (30.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,632 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 28,367 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,685 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 930 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Beaconsfield - Officer's 30.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 61.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, AreaSearch is utilising 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 from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 22,065 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 63.0% in total over the 17 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 has seen around 493 new homes approved each year, with 2,467 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 282 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.3 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $263,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $12.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield - Officer has 98.0% more building activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice, though building activity has slowed in recent years. This activity is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity consists of 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 66 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts indicate Beaconsfield - Officer will gain 19,499 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Arcadia Estate, Officer Fields, Hickson Road Residential Development, and Tivendale Road Residential Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Beaconsfield - Officer has a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and 4.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 17,113 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (80.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 25.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.4% versus the regional average of 10.1%. The predominantly residential 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, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3% and the labour force increased by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Beaconsfield - Officer. 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 Beaconsfield - Officer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Beaconsfield - Officer SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $61,128 while the average income stands at $71,659. This contrasts to Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,171 (median) and $77,571 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Beaconsfield - Officer cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 42.7% of the community (13,208 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 74th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Beaconsfield - Officer, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Beaconsfield - Officer was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 19.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (55.1%) or rented (25.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was in line with the Melbourne metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $391, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Beaconsfield - Officer's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 81.3% of all households, comprising 45.0% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.7%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is 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 - Officer trail regional benchmarks, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (14.1%) and certificates (23.7%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 64 active transport stops operating within Beaconsfield - Officer, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 1,865 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 400 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 25.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect 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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Beaconsfield - Officer, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is fairly high, at approximately 55% of the total population (~16,982 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.1% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 74.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,201 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, though ranking 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 31.3% of its population born overseas and 26.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Beaconsfield - Officer is Christianity, which makes up 42.6% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 3.5% of the population, compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Beaconsfield - Officer are English, comprising 24.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Beaconsfield - Officer (vs 0.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.6% (vs 0.3%) and Dutch at 2.3% (vs 1.2%).

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

With a median age of 33, Beaconsfield - Officer is materially younger than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield - Officer has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (18.8%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (14.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 16.4% to 18.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 17.6% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Beaconsfield - Officer. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 93%, adding 3,615 residents to reach 7,491.