Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford

Population growth drivers in Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford's population is around 23,326 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,046 people (15.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,280 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,803 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 224 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,230 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford's 15.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 70.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, an above-median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the area expected to grow by 3,302 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 11.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford has recorded around 111 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 555 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 96 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 4.6 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 homes are being built at an average value of $219,000 —below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $89.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford records somewhat elevated construction (14.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. New building activity shows 73.0% standalone homes and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 240 people per approval, Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford reflects a transitioning market.

Looking ahead, Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford is expected to grow by 2,779 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 45 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Principal Shared Paths - Bickley Road, CDC Maddington Data Centre Campus, Central Beckenham Precinct I ODP, and Mills Park Sporting Precinct Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford features a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and 1.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 11,783 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 3.1% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.4% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 4.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. On the other hand, education & training is under-represented, with only 6.0% of Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford's workforce compared to 9.2% in Greater Perth. 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, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while the labour force increased by 2.0%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, 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 Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford. 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 Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford SA2's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,935 and the average income stands at $61,825, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $56,931 (median) and $67,773 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford, between the 30th and 35th percentiles. Income analysis reveals 35.0% of the population (8,164 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 34th percentile.

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.3% houses and 13.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford was lagging that of Perth metro, at 25.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (33.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,591, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 69.9% of all households, comprising 33.8% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households comprising 5.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford trail regional benchmarks, with 24.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (23.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 125 active transport stops operating within Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 44 individual routes, collectively providing 8,589 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 237 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 10% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 4.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,227 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 68 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford'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 Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford, 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 relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~11,616 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 6.6% and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 74.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,400 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth.

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford scores highly on cultural diversity, with 47.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 50.8% born overseas. The main religion in Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford is Christianity, which makes up 41.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 12.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford are Other, comprising 25.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 11.2%, English, comprising 18.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%, and Australian, comprising 15.7% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 21.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 4.2% of Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford (vs 1.4% regionally), Indian at 5.3% (vs 2.6%) and Korean at 0.8% (vs 0.3%).

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford's population is younger than the national pattern

Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford's median age of 35 years stands slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 as well as somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 16.5% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is less prevalent at 9.5%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.0% to 5.1% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 7.2% to 6.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 717 people (60%) from 1,189 to 1,907. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.