Beaconsfield
A $505,000 median house price sits well below most of metropolitan Perth, yet 79.4% of dwellings here are separate houses and only 3.6% are apartments, an unusually detached profile for a suburb just 2.73 km2 in size. University qualifications reach 45.8%, which is 15.7 points above the national figure, and 29.7% of residents were born overseas, 8.1 points above national. The median age of 42 runs two years above the national average, and household income lands in the 66.5th percentile, comfortably mid-to-upper without the premium pricing that usually accompanies an educated, established population.
Population
5,315
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,837/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$505K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $505,000 median house price keeps Beaconsfield affordable relative to inner Perth, and the buyer math is favourable because monthly mortgage repayments average $2,300, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock suits families: 49.5% of dwellings have three bedrooms and 29.0% have four or more, while separate houses dominate at 79.4% against just 3.6% apartments. Owners are well established, with 37.3% owning outright and 36.3% carrying a mortgage, so only 26.4% rent. For a buyer wanting a detached home on a budget, the combination of a sub-stress mortgage ratio and a house-heavy stock is rare in a suburb where incomes still reach the 66.5th percentile.
For Buyers
The $505,000 median house price keeps Beaconsfield affordable relative to inner Perth, and the buyer math is favourable because monthly mortgage repayments average $2,300, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. The stock suits families: 49.5% of dwellings have three bedrooms and 29.0% have four or more, while separate houses dominate at 79.4% against just 3.6% apartments. Owners are well established, with 37.3% owning outright and 36.3% carrying a mortgage, so only 26.4% rent. For a buyer wanting a detached home on a budget, the combination of a sub-stress mortgage ratio and a house-heavy stock is rare in a suburb where incomes still reach the 66.5th percentile.
For Investors
Renters make up 26.4% of households and weekly rent averages $350, giving a gross yield near 3.6% against the $505,000 median, healthier than premium Perth suburbs where yields compress. The catch is supply timing: the vacancy rate of 9.4% is elevated, signalling that tenant demand is not currently absorbing available stock. Development is thin, with only 5 applications lodged in the past 12 months, mostly subdivisions and alterations rather than new dwellings, so future rental supply will stay constrained. With a detached-dominant stock at 79.4% separate houses and resident turnover at 21.0%, the case rests on steady owner-occupier demand and modest yield rather than rapid capital churn.
Development Activity
Total DAs
6
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Beaconsfield iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Beaconsfield Primary School
K-6 · 551 students
Christ the King School
PP-6 · 304 students
Winterfold Primary School
K-6 · 321 students
Fremantle College
7-12 · 1312 students
Demographics
The median age of 42 is 2.0 years above the national figure, pointing to an established rather than a young-family suburb, though couples with children still outnumber couples without, at 1,684 against 1,086 families. University qualifications at 45.8% run 15.7 points above national, and 29.7% of residents were born overseas, 8.1 points above national. Ancestry is led by English (2,117), with Italian (717) and Irish (715) close behind, and Italian is also the top non-English language with 129 speakers, ahead of Croatian (34) and Portuguese (30). Average household size is 2.4, just 0.1 below national, consistent with the mix of family households and older couples that the age profile implies.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.4%
Houses
17.0%
Townhouse
3.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is evenly split between owners and a smaller renter base: 37.3% own outright, 36.3% carry a mortgage and 26.4% rent. Outright owners marginally outnumbering mortgage holders points to a settled, low-churn ownership base, reinforced by a turnover rate of 21.0%. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 79.4% separate houses, with semi-detached at 17.0% and apartments only 3.6%, which keeps the suburb family-oriented. Three-bedroom homes account for 49.5% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom homes 29.0%, so larger family layouts dominate. Against the $505,000 median, mortgage-to-income at 28.9% and rent-to-income at 19.1% both sit below the 30% stress line, a sign that housing costs remain manageable relative to local incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,300
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$885
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.4%
Unoccupied
217
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.1%
Couples, no children
4,014
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is concentrated in services rather than industry: Healthcare leads at 19.5% (395 workers), Education follows at 15.2% (309) and Professional/Tech at 11.6% (235), with Construction at 8.0% and Public Administration at 7.5%. By occupation, Professionals (936) and Managers (395) form the largest groups, which aligns with university qualifications running 15.7 points above national. Unemployment is moderate at 4.7% and the full-time employment rate is 57.7%, while participation reads 60.3%, held down by 1,355 residents not in the labour force, consistent with the older median age of 42. Household income in the 66.5th percentile reflects this professional, service-sector base without the finance-heavy mix seen in higher-percentile suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.7%
Part-time
37.6%
Participation
60.3%
Employed
2,518
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.8%
Postgraduate
13.0%
Born Overseas
29.7%
Dwellings
2,095
Transport to Work
The suburb is car-oriented, with 82.1% of commuters driving, above the national reliance on cars, while only 5.9% use public transport and 6.1% walk or cycle, reflecting its detached, low-density layout. Community engagement is solid, with a volunteering rate of 18.7%, and only 5.6% of residents (284 people) need daily assistance despite the older median age of 42. Housing costs stay manageable, with rent-to-income at 19.1% and mortgage-to-income at 28.9%, both below the 30% stress threshold, easing pressure on the 26.4% of households that rent. No schools are recorded inside the 2.73 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off in a compact, established area.
Drive
82.1%
Public Transport
5.9%
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 combines an affordable $505,000 median house price with a settled, educated population: university qualifications reach 45.8%, which is 15.7 points above national, and 79.0% of residents stayed put over the period. Housing costs stay below the stress line, with mortgage-to-income at 28.9% and rent-to-income at 19.1%.
What is the median house price in Beaconsfield?
The median house price is $505,000, well below most of inner Perth. Weekly rent averages $350 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,300, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. The estimated gross rental yield sits near 3.6%.
What schools are in Beaconsfield?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.73 km2 Beaconsfield boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 45.8%, which is 15.7 points above the national figure.
Is Beaconsfield safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Beaconsfield in this dataset. As indirect indicators, only 5.6% of residents (284 people) need daily assistance and the volunteering rate is 18.7%, both consistent with a settled, established suburb where 79.0% of residents stayed put over the period.
Is Beaconsfield good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $350 against the $505,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.6%, healthier than premium Perth suburbs. The catch is a 9.4% vacancy rate, signalling soft demand, and only 5 development applications in 12 months, so rental supply stays constrained but absorption is slow.
How is Beaconsfield's population changing?
Beaconsfield is established rather than growing: 79.0% of residents stayed put over the period and turnover is just 21.0%. The median age of 42 is two years above national, and with only 5 development applications in 12 months, change comes through gradual subdivision rather than expansion.
What languages are spoken in Beaconsfield?
About 29.7% of residents were born overseas, 8.1 points above the national figure. English is the dominant language, while Italian is the most common non-English language with 129 speakers, ahead of Croatian (34), Portuguese (30) and German (27), reflecting the suburb's Italian and European heritage.
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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