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

As of November 2025, Beaconsfield - Officer's population is approximately 30,597. This figure represents an increase of 6,965 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,632. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates: 28,367 in June 2024 and an additional 1,511 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 920 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between the 2021 Census and November 2025, Beaconsfield - Officer's population grew by 29.5%, exceeding both national (9.7%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends indicate exceptional growth for Beaconsfield - Officer over the period up to 2041. Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is predicted to grow by 22,065 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 64.8% 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 approximately 493 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. This totals 2,467 homes approved during this period and an additional 260 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built attracts an average of 3.3 people per year to the area over these five years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties is $263,000, under regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY26, $12.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Beaconsfield - Officer has 98.0% 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 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused 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 19,835 residents by 2041, according to 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Arcadia Estate, Officer Fields, Hickson Road Residential Development, and Tivendale Road Residential Development. The following list details those 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. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.9%.

As of that date, 16,967 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Beaconsfield - Officer was 79.9%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 25.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area specializes in construction employment with a share 1.3 times the regional level, but has lower representation in professional & technical services at 6.4% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9%, labour force grew by 5.5%, causing a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sector. 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized 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 financial year 2023 shows that Beaconsfield - Officer SA2 had 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 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $66,171 and average income around $77,571 as of September 2025. 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 the community (13,064 individuals), which is similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income in Beaconsfield - Officer. Despite this, disposable income remains 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 structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 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 was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $391, slightly higher than Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Beaconsfield-Officer's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 81.3% of all households, consisting of 45.0% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.7%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households making up 2.0% of the total. 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 over hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are 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 them - 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

Public transport analysis shows that there are 64 active transport stops operating within Beaconsfield - Officer. These stops service a mix of buses along seven individual routes, collectively providing 1,865 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 400 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport remains the car at 91%, with 6% using the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.3% of residents work from home, which 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.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch. Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population, but higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% of the total population (around 16,797 people) had private health cover. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.1% and 7.4% of residents respectively. 74.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 9.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,041 people), which is lower than the 14.9% in Greater Melbourne.

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, as per data from the 2016 Census, had a population that was more culturally diverse than most local areas. 31.3% of its residents were born overseas, and 26.6% spoke a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 42.6% of people identifying as such.

However, the category 'Other' had a higher representation in Beaconsfield-Officer compared to Greater Melbourne, at 3.5% versus 2.3%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.1%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (14.2%). Notably, Sri Lankan (2.2%), Hungarian (0.6%), and Dutch (2.3%) ethnicities had higher representations in Beaconsfield-Officer compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 0.3%, 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 lower 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 (18.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.9%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 35-44 age group increased from 16.4% to 18.6% of Beaconsfield-Officer's population, while the 25-34 cohort decreased from 17.6% to 14.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Beaconsfield-Officer, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 97%, adding 3,684 residents and reaching a total of 7,491.