Beaconsfield
A median age of 33, density of 7,736 people per sq km and household income at the 97.5th percentile give Beaconsfield a distinctly urban, high-income profile. Its 1,172 residents occupy a compact 0.15 sq km footprint, which drives the high density, while 59.2% work from home and 63.0% hold university qualifications, 32.9 percentage points above the national comparison. The overseas-born share is 38.2%, 16.6 points above national, and average household size is 2.4, or 0.1 below national. Compared with nearby Waterloo and Zetland, the smaller scale and mixed semi-detached-apartment stock make address-level differences especially important.
Local council: Sydney
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
17
Beaconsfield suits buyers prioritising a dense urban setting over a detached-house format. Housing is 45.8% semi-detached, 37.6% apartments and 16.6% separate houses, while 38.4% of dwellings have 2 bedrooms and 37.1% have 3 bedrooms. That mix makes floorplan, strata obligations and outdoor space more important than a single suburb-wide benchmark. Household income is $3,061 weekly, the typical mortgage cost is $2,990 monthly, and mortgage repayments equal 22.6% of income. Compared with larger-house suburbs, buyers may trade land for proximity and lower maintenance, but should test noise, parking and owners-corporation costs.
For Buyers
Beaconsfield suits buyers prioritising a dense urban setting over a detached-house format. Housing is 45.8% semi-detached, 37.6% apartments and 16.6% separate houses, while 38.4% of dwellings have 2 bedrooms and 37.1% have 3 bedrooms. That mix makes floorplan, strata obligations and outdoor space more important than a single suburb-wide benchmark. Household income is $3,061 weekly, the typical mortgage cost is $2,990 monthly, and mortgage repayments equal 22.6% of income. Compared with larger-house suburbs, buyers may trade land for proximity and lower maintenance, but should test noise, parking and owners-corporation costs.
For Investors
Investor demand has a clear tenant base: 48.6% of households rent and weekly rent is $650. The 11.2% vacancy rate is elevated compared with a tightly supplied rental market, so income assumptions should allow for leasing time and incentives rather than relying on continuous occupancy. Seventeen development applications in 12 months point to ongoing renewal, which can add amenity but also create competing stock. Rent growth of 30.3% supports recent momentum, while the forecast runs at 4.68% annually and is driven by internal migration. Compared with owner-dominated suburbs, the renter share is a positive demand signal, but vacancy makes property selection and building quality decisive.
Development Activity
Total DAs
94
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+21.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Beaconsfield has a young, highly educated resident base: the median age is 33, 7 years below the national comparison, and 63.0% hold university qualifications, 32.9 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents account for 38.2%, 16.6 points above national, with Chinese ancestry recorded for 151 people alongside English at 322, Irish at 134 and Scottish at 110. Average household size is 2.4, 0.1 below national, helping explain the prominence of couples without children at 51.3% of families. Compared with Waterloo and Zetland, the 47.7% turnover rate points to professionals, mobile renters and smaller households shaping local demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
16.6%
Houses
45.8%
Townhouse
37.6%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing pattern is compact and attached rather than detached: 45.8% of dwellings are semi-detached, 37.6% apartments and 16.6% separate houses. Two-bedroom homes lead at 38.4%, followed by 3-bedroom homes at 37.1%, while 13.4% are studio or 1-bedroom. Tenure is split between 48.6% renting, 35.4% with a mortgage and 14.9% owned outright. This structure reflects a dense 7,736 people per sq km setting and helps explain why households average 2.4 people. Compared with detached-home suburbs, Beaconsfield offers more attached stock but less conventional family-yard supply. Household income sits at the 97.5th percentile, although apartment and strata costs still need address-level checking.
Mortgage / mo
$2,990
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $650.
$890
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,100 · units $823
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
37.1%
Couples with children
51.3%
Couples, no children
8.4%
Single parent
310
Total families
Economy & Employment
Beaconsfield's economy is weighted toward professional and service work. Professional and Tech accounts for 18.6% of jobs with 119 workers, followed by Healthcare at 10.8% and 69, Finance at 10.5% and 67, plus Public Admin and Education at 7.8% and 50 each. Occupations reinforce that pattern: 329 professionals and 178 managers outnumber 103 clerical and admin, 60 community and personal service and 52 trades workers. Labour-force participation is 83.0%, unemployment is 1.9% and full-time employment is 65.1%, supporting household income at the 97.5th percentile. The IEO is in decile 10, while IER is decile 4, an unusual gap compared with the suburb's education and occupation profile.
Unemployment
1.9%
Labour Force
846
Unemployed
16
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.1%
Part-time
25.4%
Participation
83.0%
Employed
830
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.0%
Postgraduate
18.8%
Born Overseas
38.2%
Dwellings
463
Transport to Work
Daily life is shaped by density, flexible work and access to nearby services. At 7,736 people per sq km, Beaconsfield is far denser than a low-rise suburban setting; 59.2% work from home, while 6.1% use public transport, 23.9% drive and 8.5% walk or cycle. Families should plan around 0 school campuses within the suburb, check nearby options and confirm exact enrolment zones across surrounding suburbs rather than assume the boundary reflects access. For safety decisions, check current NSW Police and council updates and inspect the exact streets at different times. The IRSAD is in decile 10 and IRSD in decile 9, both above most areas, although compact living can bring higher amenity expectations.
Drive
23.9%
Public Transport
6.1%
Walk / Cycle
8.5%
Work from Home
59.2%
Growth Outlook
Growth is running ahead of a mature-suburb profile: the forecast annual trend is 4.68%, with Internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 198.7% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly upward. Rent growth has reached 30.3%, which can lift investor interest but also pressure affordability. The gentrification score is 0, with the forecast stage labelled New development, while the shift assessment says Not gentrifying. This combination suggests expansion through new or renewed housing and incoming residents, not a classic prestige-led transition. Compared with established neighbouring areas, the main watchpoints are delivery pace, vacancy and whether services keep up.
Population trend: Sydney council area
Beaconsfield sits in the Sydney council area. These are the council area's residents, not Beaconsfield's.
Residents 2025
241,797
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.8%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
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?
Yes, if you value a compact urban setting, professional employment access and high work-from-home capacity. Density is 7,736 people per sq km and 59.2% work from home, while household income ranks at the 97.5th percentile. Compared with larger-lot suburbs, expect more attached housing and less private outdoor space.
What is the median house price in Beaconsfield?
Use current sales evidence for the median house price rather than assume one figure applies across the suburb. Beaconsfield is 45.8% semi-detached, 37.6% apartments and 16.6% separate houses, so a house median can differ materially from apartment and townhouse pricing. Compared with detached suburbs, dwelling type is especially important.
What schools are in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has 0 school campuses within the suburb. Families should compare nearby options in Waterloo, Zetland and Alexandria and confirm the exact enrolment zone, because catchments can cross suburb boundaries. The suburb's 2.4-person average household is smaller than the national comparison, so local demand is not exclusively family-household driven.
Is Beaconsfield safe?
For a safety decision, check current NSW Police and council updates and inspect the exact streets at different times. Beaconsfield's density is 7,736 people per sq km, which is higher than a low-rise suburban setting, but density alone is not a safety measure. Compare recent local conditions rather than infer risk from housing form.
Is Beaconsfield good for property investment?
It can suit investors who accept active leasing and building-level due diligence. Renting is 48.6%, weekly rent is $650 and vacancy is 11.2%, while 17 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Compared with owner-heavy suburbs, tenant demand is deeper, but higher vacancy can make returns less predictable. Forecast growth is 4.68% annually.
How is Beaconsfield's population changing?
The growth outlook is strong but uneven. The annual forecast trend is 4.68%, driven primarily by Internal migration, and population change across the wider area is 198.7% over 10 years. The trajectory is Mixed, with rent growth of 30.3% and a gentrification score of 0. Compared with mature low-growth suburbs, Beaconsfield is changing faster but still has development-led signals.
What languages are spoken in Beaconsfield?
English ancestry is the largest recorded ancestry at 322 people, while Chinese ancestry is 151. Canton is spoken by 20 residents and Mandarin by 15, and 38.2% of residents were born overseas, 16.6 percentage points above the national comparison. Compared with less internationally connected areas, language needs may vary by household and should be considered in local services.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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