Beaconsfield
Household income in Beaconsfield sits at the 10th percentile nationally, yet median house prices reached $460,000 in 2026, up 14.2% from $402,500 in 2024. That price-to-income gap explains why just 23.4% of residents rent and 41.1% own outright, because buyers who stretched to enter are holding rather than trading. The suburb covers 87.71 km2 with a population of only 1,362, giving a density of 15.5 persons per km2, far below state averages. A median age of 46, which is 6 years above the national figure, and an IRSAD decile of 1 mark Beaconsfield as a low-income, aging, affordable corner of northern Tasmania rather than a growth corridor.
Population
1,362
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$934/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$460K
YTD 2026
At $460,000 in 2026, Beaconsfield sits well below the Tasmanian capital median, making it one of the more accessible entry points in the region. The price climbed from $402,500 in 2024 to $405,000 in 2025 before jumping to $460,000 in 2026, a 14.2% two-year move. Monthly mortgage repayments average $953, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, below the 30% stress threshold. Housing stock is almost entirely detached: 92.8% are separate houses, with only 3.5% apartments. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 54.6%, followed by two-bedroom at 26.7%. Outright owners at 41.1% outnumber mortgage holders at 35.6%, reflecting a settled, long-held housing base typical of lower-income rural towns rather than speculative churn.
For Buyers
At $460,000 in 2026, Beaconsfield sits well below the Tasmanian capital median, making it one of the more accessible entry points in the region. The price climbed from $402,500 in 2024 to $405,000 in 2025 before jumping to $460,000 in 2026, a 14.2% two-year move. Monthly mortgage repayments average $953, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, below the 30% stress threshold. Housing stock is almost entirely detached: 92.8% are separate houses, with only 3.5% apartments. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 54.6%, followed by two-bedroom at 26.7%. Outright owners at 41.1% outnumber mortgage holders at 35.6%, reflecting a settled, long-held housing base typical of lower-income rural towns rather than speculative churn.
For Investors
Beaconsfield's rental market is thin: only 23.4% of dwellings are rented, compared to the national average of around 31%. Weekly rent of $230 against a $460,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.6%, above many coastal markets but low in absolute terms. The vacancy rate of 4.8% is elevated, signalling limited rental demand pressure. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, which removes new supply risk but also indicates minimal confidence from developers. The household income percentile of 10 nationally constrains rent growth, because tenants have limited capacity to absorb increases. The CAGR of 7.8% over 30 years from $48,000 in 1996 to $460,000 in 2026 shows long-run capital appreciation, though short-term rental yields remain moderate.
Schools in Beaconsfield iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Beaconsfield Primary School
K-6 · 244 students
Demographics
The median age of 46 is 6 years above the national figure, placing Beaconsfield firmly in the aging-resident category. Only 9.9% of residents were born overseas, which is 11.7 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the suburb's rural Anglo-Celtic character. Ancestry is led by English (591), Irish (122) and Scottish (90), consistent with the colonial settlement pattern of northern Tasmania. University qualifications reach just 9.7%, which is 20.4 percentage points below the national figure, one of the larger education gaps in the state. Average household size is 2.2, slightly below the national figure of 2.5. Christianity remains the dominant religion with 425 adherents, while the suburb shows little religious diversity, reflecting its low overseas-born share.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.8%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
3.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The long-run price record is striking: from $48,000 in 1996 to $460,000 in 2026 represents an 858.3% total gain and a compound annual growth rate of 7.8% over 30 years, higher than many metropolitan suburbs. The current $460,000 is also the all-time peak. Tenure is stability-oriented: 41.1% own outright, 35.6% carry a mortgage and only 23.4% rent. With rent-to-income at 24.6% and mortgage-to-income at 23.6%, neither tenure group faces financial stress by standard measures. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 92.8% and three-bedroom at 54.6%, with very few apartments. This homogeneous stock means price discovery is straightforward, but it also limits the spread of investment strategies available compared to more diverse urban markets.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$953
Rent / wk
$230
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$518
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
29
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.6%
Couples, no children
995
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local employment base leans toward blue-collar and service sectors. Healthcare leads at 16.3% of employed residents, followed by Retail at 12.0%, Construction at 11.6%, Manufacturing at 9.9% and Agriculture at 7.3%. By occupation, Labourers account for the largest group at 106 workers, ahead of Machinery and Drivers at 75 and Sales at 54. The unemployment rate of 9.2% is above national levels, and the participation rate of just 43.5% reflects the older age profile, with 492 residents not in the labour force. SEIFA tells a consistent story: the IRSAD decile of 1 and IEO decile of 1 place Beaconsfield in the bottom tenth nationally for both relative socio-economic advantage and education-occupation outcomes. Personal weekly income averages $518, well below national benchmarks.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.4%
Part-time
35.4%
Participation
43.5%
Employed
444
Occupations
Top Industries
University
9.7%
Postgraduate
3.0%
Born Overseas
9.9%
Dwellings
571
Transport to Work
Transport reliance on private cars is near-total: 87.6% of employed residents drive to work and only 1.1% use public transport, which is far below state and national averages. Walking and cycling account for 6.1%, above some rural benchmarks, likely because the settlement is compact within a large land area. Crime data is not available for this suburb. The IRSAD decile of 1 flags significant relative disadvantage nationally, which typically correlates with reduced access to services and amenities. With 9.7% of residents needing daily assistance and a median age of 46, healthcare demand is proportionally higher than the national average. Volunteering at 13.1% indicates some community engagement despite the socioeconomic constraints. No schools are recorded in the suburb boundary, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring towns.
Drive
87.6%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
6.1%
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 suits buyers seeking affordable detached housing in northern Tasmania. At $460,000, it is well below capital city medians. The trade-offs are real: IRSAD decile 1 places it in the bottom 10% nationally for socio-economic advantage, unemployment runs at 9.2%, and public transport covers only 1.1% of commuters. Access to schools requires travel to neighbouring towns.
What is the median house price in Beaconsfield?
The median house price is $460,000 as of 2026, up from $402,500 in 2024 and $405,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $953, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, below the standard 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $230.
What schools are in Beaconsfield?
No schools are recorded inside the Beaconsfield suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring towns. University qualifications among residents are 9.7%, which is 20.4 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with the suburb's lower-income, trade-based workforce profile.
Is Beaconsfield safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Beaconsfield in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSAD decile 1, the lowest tier nationally for relative advantage, which can correlate with higher crime rates in comparable rural areas. Mortgage and rent stress are both below standard thresholds, which reduces one financial pressure factor.
Is Beaconsfield good for property investment?
The 30-year CAGR of 7.8%, from $48,000 in 1996 to $460,000 in 2026, shows consistent long-run capital growth. Gross yield at $230 weekly rent against a $460,000 median is near 2.6%, moderate but not high. The vacancy rate of 4.8% is elevated, and the rental pool is small at 23.4% of dwellings. No development applications in 12 months removes new supply risk.
How is Beaconsfield's population changing?
Beaconsfield has a population of 1,362 across 87.71 km2. The median age of 46 is 6 years above the national figure, signalling an aging demographic trend. Residential stability is high: 80.5% of residents stayed in their address over the reference period. The suburb is not attracting significant migration given overseas-born residents of 9.9%, which is 11.7 percentage points below national.
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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