Beaumont
Its 2,731 residents mainly occupy detached homes, with 86.1% of dwellings separate houses and 47.8% containing four or more bedrooms. University attainment is 64.5%, or 34.4 percentage points above the national comparison, supporting a professional and financially secure resident base. For buyers comparing Beaumont with nearby Burnside or Leabrook, the defining choice is established, family-sized housing rather than apartment-led stock, with only 0.6% of dwellings recorded as apartments.
Local council: Burnside
Population
2,731
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,577/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
31
Median House
$1.6M
First quarter 2026
Beaumont suits buyers seeking established, spacious housing who can manage a premium entry point. Ownership is relatively strong, with 48.6% of homes owned outright and 38.9% under mortgage, while mortgage costs are recorded at $2,511 monthly and mortgage payments equal 22.5% of household income. Prices are 5.5% below the 1Q 2025 peak, so buyers should compare recent sales carefully rather than assume the latest median represents every street.
For Buyers
Beaumont suits buyers seeking established, spacious housing who can manage a premium entry point. Ownership is relatively strong, with 48.6% of homes owned outright and 38.9% under mortgage, while mortgage costs are recorded at $2,511 monthly and mortgage payments equal 22.5% of household income. Prices are 5.5% below the 1Q 2025 peak, so buyers should compare recent sales carefully rather than assume the latest median represents every street.
For Investors
Beaumont is a premium, low-rental-share market rather than a conventional high-yield investment location. Only 10.4% of households rent, weekly rent is $450 and vacancy is 6.1%, so tenant demand should be assessed against the suburb's small rental pool and high purchase price. Development activity is material at 30 applications over 12 months, including detached dwelling work, a two-allotment Torrens Title division and additions. Compared with a lower-priced investment market, Beaumont's case depends more on location, scarcity and overseas-migration-led demand than on rent alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
193
Last 12 Months
31
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-6.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Beaumont has an older and more highly educated resident base than national benchmarks. The median age is 45, which is 5 years above the national comparison, while 64.5% of residents have university qualifications, 34.4 percentage points higher than nationally. Overseas-born residents account for 34.7%, or 13.1 percentage points above the national comparison, with Mandarin recorded for 117 people and Canton for 22. English ancestry is reported by 949 people, followed by Chinese at 408, Scottish at 267 and Irish at 219. The average household size is 2.8, or 0.3 above the national comparison, and 82.6% stayed at the same address, indicating a more settled population than a high-turnover suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.1%
Houses
13.2%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing pattern is strongly detached and ownership-oriented. Separate houses account for 86.1% of dwellings, compared with 13.2% semi-detached homes and 0.6% apartments. Four or more bedrooms represent 47.8% of housing and three bedrooms 40.3%, supporting larger households and long-term residents. Almost half of homes are owned outright at 48.6%, while 38.9% are mortgaged and 10.4% rented. Compared with a lower-priced, higher-rental suburb, Beaumont's housing is more exposed to the cost of entry but also reflects established wealth and limited apartment supply.
Mortgage / mo
$2,511
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$450
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,096
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
63
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.5%
Couples with children
37.7%
Couples, no children
7.9%
Single parent
798
Total families
Economy & Employment
Beaumont's employment base is concentrated in skilled service industries. Healthcare leads with 246 workers, or 23.1%, followed by Professional and Technical services at 159 workers, Education at 116, Public Administration at 85 and Retail at 65. The largest occupations are Professionals at 537 and Managers at 271, ahead of Clerical and Administrative workers at 181. Labour-force participation is 62.8%, unemployment is 4.1% and 1,410 people are in the labour force, helping explain household income at the 93.2nd percentile. Socioeconomic results are consistently high: IEO, IRSD and IRSAD sit in decile 10, while IER is decile 9. That one-step-lower IER result is an anomaly within an otherwise top-decile profile, rather than evidence of broad disadvantage.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
1,410
Unemployed
58
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.3%
Part-time
41.2%
Participation
62.8%
Employed
1,352
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.5%
Postgraduate
23.0%
Born Overseas
34.7%
Dwellings
967
Transport to Work
Beaumont provides a low-density, car-oriented lifestyle in a compact 1.57 square kilometre area. Car driving accounts for 69.9% of commuting, compared with 4.2% using public transport and 1.5% walking or cycling, while 19.3% work from home. The recorded crime rate is 22.0 per 1,000 people, with 60 total incidents, supporting a lower-crime profile but still warranting normal street-level checks. Families should confirm nearby school options, sector and enrolment zones against the exact address, since boundaries can cross suburb lines and year-level availability changes. Socioeconomic conditions are strong, with IRSAD in decile 10 and above the national decile midpoint. The combination of settled households, 24.1% volunteering and high car use suits residents prioritising space and local stability over intensive public transport access.
Drive
69.9%
Public Transport
4.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
19.3%
Growth Outlook
Beaumont is classified as established, with the wider area's annual growth trend running at 1.77% and population change of 18.9% over ten years. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which fits the suburb's 34.7% overseas-born share and helps sustain demand despite premium prices. The trajectory is Aging: the young share has declined by 7.5 percentage points while the senior share has increased by 3.7 percentage points. Compared with a rapidly transforming suburb, the gentrification score of 18 and stage of Not gentrifying point to gradual change rather than wholesale reinvention. Rent growth of 10.9% and real income growth of 3.0% still support an established market, even as affordability shifted from 65.8% in 2011 to 57.6% in 2021.
Population trend: Burnside council area
Beaumont sits in the Burnside council area. These are the council area's residents, not Beaumont's.
Residents 2025
48,257
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.8%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.7%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
60
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
22.0
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Beaumont compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaumont a good suburb to live in?
Beaumont suits households seeking established, spacious housing, low crime and strong socioeconomic conditions. The median age is 45, 86.1% of dwellings are separate houses and the IRSAD score sits in decile 10. Public transport use is only 4.2%, so car access remains important.
What schools are in Beaumont?
School options and enrolment zones should be checked using the exact property address. Beaumont covers 1.57 square kilometres, and nearby access can vary by boundary, sector and year level. Families should confirm current availability directly before relying on a particular school pathway.
Is Beaumont safe?
Beaumont recorded 60 total crimes and a crime rate of 22.0 per 1,000 people. That supports a relatively low-crime profile, although conditions can vary between streets and time periods. Standard checks of the exact address, lighting and surrounding routes remain sensible.
How is Beaumont's population changing?
The wider area's population change is forecast at 18.9% over ten years, with annual growth of 1.77% driven primarily by overseas migration. Beaumont's trajectory is Aging: the young share fell by 7.5 percentage points and the senior share rose by 3.7 percentage points.
What languages are spoken in Beaumont?
English is the leading ancestry response at 949 people, while Mandarin is recorded for 117 residents, Canton for 22 and Korean for 20. Overseas-born residents make up 34.7% of the population, indicating that language needs may vary between households.
What development is occurring in Beaumont?
There were 30 development applications over the latest 12-month period. Examples include a detached dwelling with associated works and a swimming pool, a land division creating 2 Torrens Title allotments, and dwelling additions and building alterations.
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), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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