Beechboro
Statistical Area - sa2

Beechboro lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Beechboro's population was approximately 26,153 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 4,805 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,348. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,521 in June 2024 and an additional 992 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 555 persons per square kilometer. Beechboro's growth rate of 22.5% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.6%) and the state average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 42.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Beechboro expected to grow by 6,813 persons to 2041, recording an overall gain of 23.6% over the 17-year period.

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

Beechboro averaged approximately 325 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 1,628 approvals between the financial years 2020-21 (FY-20) and 2025-26 (FY-25), with 69 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Each dwelling supported an average of 3.0 new residents annually over the past five financial years, indicating strong demand that contributes to property values. The average expected construction cost value for new homes was $353,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

Commercial approvals amounted to $22.1 million in FY-26, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Beechboro exhibited slightly higher development levels, at 16.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area while balancing buyer choice and supporting property values. Recent construction consisted of 96.0% detached dwellings and 4.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving Beechboro's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of approximately 80 people per approval. By 2041, Beechboro is projected to grow by 6,181 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beechboro has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects that could impact this area. Notable ones include Hazelmere Logistics Estate, Bennett Springs East Structure Plan, Bennett Springs East Station (Future), and Roe Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Beechboro has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Beechboro's workforce is skilled with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate in the area was 4.5% as of a certain date.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.9%. As of June 2025, 13,864 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Beechboro was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing had employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training had limited presence with only 5.9% of employment compared to the regional average of 9.2%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. In the year leading up to June 2025, employment increased by 3.9% while labour force grew by 4.1%, resulting in a rise of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment increase by only 0.1 percentage points. At the state level, WA's employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs) as of Sep-25, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Beechboro's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Beechboro's median income among taxpayers was $54,467 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The average income stood at $63,249 in the same period, which is lower than Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,791 (median) and $70,592 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Beechboro ranked modestly, between the 44th and 53rd percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 39.9% of locals (10,435 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is similar to the broader area's pattern where 32.0% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income in Beechboro, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Beechboro's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beechboro stood at 22.2%, similar to Perth metro's figure, with mortgaged properties at 55.7% and rented dwellings at 22.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,765, below the Perth metro average of $1,842. The median weekly rent in Beechboro was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Beechboro's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.9% of all households, including 41.8% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Beechboro shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational qualifications in Beechboro show 20.7% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 25.2%. Educational participation is high, with 32.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.7% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Beechboro has 11 schools serving 2,266 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 995) and balanced educational opportunities. All 11 schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.7, below the regional average of 15.8, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Beechboro shows that there are 132 active transport stops currently operating. These include both train and bus services. There are 15 individual routes serving these stops, which together provide a total of 3099 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 232 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, there is an average service frequency of 442 trips per day, which equates to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beechboro's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Beechboro shows excellent health outcomes across both young and elderly populations. Common health conditions have a low prevalence in the area.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of Beechboro's total population (~13,390 people), slightly lower than Greater Perth's average of 54.1%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.7 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A majority (76.1%) report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. Beechboro has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.7%, or 2,793 people, compared to Greater Perth's 12.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and largely align with the general population's health profile.

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

Beechboro has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beechboro, making up 41.9% of the population. However, there is an overrepresentation of people identifying as 'Other', which comprises 4.0% of the population compared to the Greater Perth average of 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (20.6%), English (19.5%), and Australian (18.3%). Notably, Filipino (4.0%) and Vietnamese (3.7%) populations in Beechboro exceed regional averages (2.4% and 1.6%, respectively), as does the Indian population at 6.7% compared to the Greater Perth average of 3.5%.

Beechboro hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

At age 34 years, Beechboro's median age is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Beechboro has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.3%), but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). Between the censuses of 2021 and an unspecified earlier date, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 increased from 16.3% to 17.3%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 decreased from 16.8% to 16.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Beechboro. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 50%, adding 1,525 residents to reach a total of 4,606. In contrast, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 7%, with an increase of 121 people.