Beaconsfield
At just 0.15 sq km and 7,736 residents per sq km, Beaconsfield packs a premium demographic into one of Sydney's smallest footprints. Household income lands in the 97.5th percentile nationally, yet the median house price fell 11% from $2,117,500 in 2024 to $1,885,000 in 2025, an unusual divergence between resident wealth and recent price direction. Semi-detached terraces dominate at 45.8% of stock, and with 49.2% of residents renting, this is primarily a tenant suburb despite its high-income profile. The median age of 33 is 7 years below the national figure, reflecting a working professional cohort rather than settled families.
Population
1,172
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,061/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Median House
$2.0M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The current median house price of $1,885,000 represents an 11% correction from the 2024 peak of $2,117,500, offering buyers entry at a lower point than recent history suggested. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,990 and mortgage-to-income sits at 22.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold given household incomes in the 97.5th percentile nationally. Stock is dominated by semi-detached terraces at 45.8%, while apartments account for 37.6% and separate houses only 16.6%. The bedroom mix skews toward 2-bed (38.4%) and 3-bed (37.1%) dwellings, with 4-plus bedrooms at just 11.1%. Only 15% of residents own outright, compared to a far higher owner base in outer suburbs, because the young median age of 33 means most ownership here is recent and mortgage-backed.
For Buyers
The current median house price of $1,885,000 represents an 11% correction from the 2024 peak of $2,117,500, offering buyers entry at a lower point than recent history suggested. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,990 and mortgage-to-income sits at 22.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold given household incomes in the 97.5th percentile nationally. Stock is dominated by semi-detached terraces at 45.8%, while apartments account for 37.6% and separate houses only 16.6%. The bedroom mix skews toward 2-bed (38.4%) and 3-bed (37.1%) dwellings, with 4-plus bedrooms at just 11.1%. Only 15% of residents own outright, compared to a far higher owner base in outer suburbs, because the young median age of 33 means most ownership here is recent and mortgage-backed.
For Investors
Nearly half of Beaconsfield residents rent (49.2%), providing a large and stable tenant pool for landlords. Weekly rent of $650 against a $1,885,000 median implies a gross yield around 1.8%, low by national standards but in line with inner-Sydney premium stock. The 11.2% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants attention: it signals apartment oversupply in a market where 37.6% of dwellings are apartments. Development activity is modest at 13 applications in 12 months, limiting new competing supply. The suburb's ultra-high income base (97.5th percentile) and 63% university qualification rate support strong rent-paying capacity, but investors should factor in the recent 11% price decline from the 2024 peak before committing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
91
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-16.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 33 sits 7 years below the national average, positioning Beaconsfield as a young professional enclave rather than a family or retiree suburb. University qualifications reach 63%, which is 32.9 percentage points above the national figure, one of the highest rates in NSW. Overseas-born residents account for 38.2% of the population, 16.6 points above national, with English (322) the dominant ancestry followed by Chinese (151) and Irish (134). Average household size of 2.4 is marginally below national, consistent with the couples-without-children pattern: 40.7% of families are couples with no children. The volunteering rate of 10.4% and only 1.7% of residents needing daily assistance reflect a healthy, self-sufficient population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
16.6%
Houses
45.8%
Townhouse
37.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Semi-detached terraces at 45.8% define the physical character of Beaconsfield, more so than apartments (37.6%) or the scarce 16.6% of separate houses. The tenure picture splits with 35.8% on mortgages, 49.2% renting and just 15% owning outright, a tenure profile that reflects the young median age of 33 rather than inherited wealth. Prices have corrected: the median dropped from $2,117,500 in 2024 to $1,885,000 in 2025, a one-year fall of 11%. Rent-to-income sits at 21.2%, below the 30% stress threshold, indicating tenants manage well relative to their incomes. The 47.7% turnover rate confirms high mobility: nearly half the suburb's residents had moved in the five years before the Census, which depresses community stability compared to suburbs with lower churn.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,990
Rent / wk
$650
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,462
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.2%
Unoccupied
60
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
40.7%
Couples, no children
788
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional and technical services lead employment at 18.6% (119 workers), followed closely by Healthcare at 10.8% (69) and Finance at 10.5% (67). Public administration and Education each contribute 7.8%. By occupation, Professionals (329) and Managers (178) together hold most jobs, consistent with the suburb scoring decile 10 on both IRSAD and IEO, the top advantage tier nationally. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average, and the full-time employment rate of 71.9% underscores a workforce engaged in high-hours professional roles. The IER (economic resources) sits at a notably lower decile 4, because 49.2% of residents rent rather than own assets, depressing household wealth measures despite high incomes.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.9%
Part-time
26.0%
Participation
75.3%
Employed
751
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.0%
Postgraduate
18.8%
Born Overseas
38.2%
Dwellings
463
Transport to Work
Active transport is unusually high: 20.7% of residents walk or cycle to work, more than in most Sydney suburbs, reflecting the compact 0.15 sq km footprint and proximity to the CBD. Another 15% use public transport, while 58.5% drive, below the state average reliance on cars. The suburb scores decile 10 on IRSAD and IEO nationally, confirming top-tier advantage, and decile 9 on IRSD, meaning very low relative disadvantage. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas such as Redfern and Surry Hills. Rent-to-income at 21.2% keeps housing costs manageable for tenants, and only 1.7% of residents need daily assistance, well below national rates.
Drive
58.5%
Public Transport
15.0%
Walk / Cycle
20.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Beaconsfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaconsfield a good suburb to live in?
Beaconsfield ranks decile 10 on IRSAD and IEO nationally, placing it in the top tier for advantage and education outcomes. Household income sits in the 97.5th percentile nationally. Active transport options are strong, with 20.7% of residents walking or cycling to work. The main trade-offs are a high $1,885,000 median house price and an 11.2% vacancy rate in the apartment segment.
What is the median house price in Beaconsfield?
The current median house price is $1,885,000 as of 2025, down 11% from the $2,117,500 peak recorded in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,990 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 22.6%. Weekly rent averages $650.
What schools are in Beaconsfield?
No schools are recorded within the Beaconsfield suburb boundary in this dataset. Given the suburb covers only 0.15 sq km, families rely on schools in nearby areas. Despite no local schools, 63% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 32.9 percentage points above the national average.
Is Beaconsfield safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Beaconsfield in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage and decile 10 on IRSAD, both top-tier advantage rankings. Only 1.7% of residents (around 19 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a healthy, low-disadvantage population.
Is Beaconsfield good for property investment?
The 49.2% renter share provides a large tenant pool, and weekly rent of $650 against a $1,885,000 median gives a gross yield near 1.8%. However, the 11.2% vacancy rate suggests apartment oversupply, and prices fell 11% from the 2024 peak. The high-income, 97.5th percentile household base supports rent-paying capacity over the long term.
How is Beaconsfield's population changing?
The suburb has a 47.7% residential turnover rate, meaning nearly half of residents changed address in the five years before the Census. The small 0.15 sq km footprint limits population expansion through new land. The population of 1,172 skews young, with a median age of 33, which is 7 years below the national average.
What languages are spoken in Beaconsfield?
Around 38.2% of residents were born overseas, which is 16.6 percentage points above the national figure. The most common non-English languages are Cantonese (20 speakers) and Mandarin (15), reflecting the Chinese ancestry community of 151 residents. English-background ancestries of English (322), Irish (134) and Scottish (110) remain the largest groups.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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