Beauty Point
A median age of 57, sitting 17 years above the national figure, is the single most defining fact about Beauty Point. Nearly 54% of residents own their home outright, well above the national average, pointing to an established, settled community rather than a suburb in flux. Household income falls in just the 5.7th percentile nationally, yet the median house price reached $500,500 in 2026, a tension that makes affordability stress a live issue for renters, with rent-to-income at 30.9%. The SEIFA IRSAD sits at decile 1 nationally, the lowest advantage tier, placing Beauty Point among the most disadvantaged communities in the country.
Population
1,285
Median Age
57.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$841/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$500K
YTD 2026
The median house price is $500,500 as at YTD 2026, rising from $442,500 in 2023 and $472,500 in 2025, a 13.1% gain over three years. Since 1996 the median has climbed from $58,000, a CAGR of 7.5% over 29 years, reaching its all-time peak at the latest reading. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,083, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 29.7%, just below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 95.4%, far higher than the national average, with apartments making up only 1.2%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 52.5%, with 4-plus bedroom dwellings at 15.0% and 2-bedroom at 26.6%. With 54.2% of homes owned outright, demand from downsizing retirees is a structural buyer pool that supports prices even as the labour-force participation rate is low.
For Buyers
The median house price is $500,500 as at YTD 2026, rising from $442,500 in 2023 and $472,500 in 2025, a 13.1% gain over three years. Since 1996 the median has climbed from $58,000, a CAGR of 7.5% over 29 years, reaching its all-time peak at the latest reading. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,083, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 29.7%, just below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 95.4%, far higher than the national average, with apartments making up only 1.2%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 52.5%, with 4-plus bedroom dwellings at 15.0% and 2-bedroom at 26.6%. With 54.2% of homes owned outright, demand from downsizing retirees is a structural buyer pool that supports prices even as the labour-force participation rate is low.
For Investors
The rental market is thin: only 18.9% of dwellings are rented, below the national norm, and weekly rent sits at $260, which is low in absolute terms. The vacancy rate of 12.8% is high by any standard, indicating more supply than tenant demand and adding risk for landlords relying on continuous occupancy. Net internal migration averages 25 persons a year and net overseas migration 12, providing modest demand support. Development activity recorded zero applications in the past 12 months, so no new supply is entering. The population grew 8.5% over 10 years and is projected to continue at 0.66% annually, reaching around 4,364 by 2031 on the medium forecast. Rent grew 35.1% over the measurement period, faster than real income growth of 6.6%, which tightens affordability and may cap further rent upside.
Demographics
The median age of 57 is 17 years above the national figure, the dominant demographic fact. The senior share rose 9.0 points and the working-age share fell 3.1 points over the past decade, consistent with the aging trajectory signal. Couples without children account for 47.1% of families, the highest composition type, reflecting the post-child-rearing stage of most households. University qualifications reach 17.3%, which is 12.8 points below the national average, and overseas-born residents at 13.2% are 8.4 points below national. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic, led by English (613 residents), Irish (136) and Scottish (130). Volunteering is active at 16.5% of residents, above what income levels alone would predict. The average household size of 2.0 is 0.5 below national, consistent with the older couples and singles profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.4%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is heavily weighted toward outright ownership: 54.2% own without a mortgage, 26.9% hold mortgages, and only 18.9% rent, a split that is unusual compared to most Australian suburbs. The stock is almost entirely separate houses (95.4%), which limits price-range diversity. Prices rose from $58,000 in 1996 to $500,500 in 2026, a 714.7% increase at a 7.5% CAGR, with the 2023-to-2025 trajectory showing steady annual gains. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.7% remains just inside the stress threshold, compared to the rent-to-income ratio of 30.9% which crosses the standard 30% stress line. Three-bedroom homes at 52.5% are the modal type; 4-plus bedroom properties at 15.0% serve the family segment. The low renter share (18.9%) and high outright ownership (54.2%) together reduce transaction velocity, meaning listing supply is typically limited.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,083
Rent / wk
$260
HH Size
2.0
Personal Income / wk
$467
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.8%
Unoccupied
86
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.9% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.1%
Couples, no children
941
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 17.2% of workers (46 people), followed by Manufacturing at 15.4% (41) and Education at 10.9% (29). Construction accounts for 9.0% (24) and Hospitality for 7.9% (21), reflecting the maritime and tourism character of the area. By occupation, Labourers lead at 57, just ahead of Professionals at 55 and Community/Personal workers at 50. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, higher than the national benchmark, while the labour force participation rate of 37.2% is very low, because 593 residents are not in the labour force, largely a consequence of the retirement-age profile. Household income sits in the 5.7th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA IRSD decile is 2, indicating high relative disadvantage compared to other suburbs across Australia.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
1,750
Unemployed
101
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
51.8%
Part-time
39.9%
Participation
37.2%
Employed
386
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.3%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
13.2%
Dwellings
586
Transport to Work
Transport in Beauty Point is car-dependent: 87.0% of residents drive to work, compared to the national car-commuting average, while only 2.2% use public transport and 6.7% walk or cycle. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on schools in nearby towns along the Tamar Valley. Crime data is not available for this suburb. The IRSAD decile sits at 1 nationally, the lowest advantage tier, and the IEO decile is also 1, indicating limited education and occupation advantage compared to the national distribution. By contrast, the IER (economic resources) decile of 2 reflects some housing asset wealth among the outright-owner majority. About 9.0% of residents (107 people) need daily assistance, higher than expected for the population size and linked to the older age profile. The combination of low density (127.9 per km2 across 10.04 km2) and car reliance means access to services depends on private transport.
Drive
87.0%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
6.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.66%/yr
(+28 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 8.5% over the past 10 years, from approximately 1,183 to 1,285, and the medium forecast adds around 28 persons per year, reaching 4,364 in the broader SA2 area by 2031. The trajectory is classified as aging, with the senior share up 9.0 points and young adult share down 2.2 points. The gentrification score is 15, classified as not gentrifying, though one signal of acceleration (rent growth of 35.1% versus real income growth of 6.6%) suggests some pressure building. Affordability as measured by mortgage-to-income moved from 48.8% in 2011 to 50.3% in 2021, a stable trend rather than a deterioration. Migration is balanced, with average net internal arrivals of 25 and overseas arrivals of 12 annually. The community shows low turnover at 20.1%, with 79.9% of residents staying over the measured period, reinforcing the stable, settled character.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+12
Net Internal / yr
+25
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Accelerating: -2% → 11%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Beauty Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beauty Point a good suburb to live in?
Beauty Point suits retirees and older owner-occupiers well: 54.2% of homes are owned outright, the median age is 57, and 79.9% of residents stay long-term. Trade-offs include SEIFA IRSAD decile 1 (lowest nationally), limited public transport (2.2% usage), and no schools recorded in the suburb, requiring families to travel to nearby towns.
What is the median house price in Beauty Point?
The median house price is $500,500 as at YTD 2026, up from $442,500 in 2023. Prices have grown at a CAGR of 7.5% over 29 years since a $58,000 median in 1996. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,083 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 29.7%, just inside the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Beauty Point?
No schools are recorded inside the Beauty Point suburb boundary in this dataset. University qualifications among residents sit at 17.3%, which is 12.8 percentage points below the national average, and families requiring schooling rely on institutions in nearby Tamar Valley towns.
Is Beauty Point safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Beauty Point in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the suburb scores SEIFA IRSD decile 2, reflecting high relative disadvantage nationally, and 9.0% of residents (107 people) need daily assistance. Economic stress is present, with household income in just the 5.7th percentile nationally.
Is Beauty Point good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Weekly rent of $260 against a $500,500 median implies a gross yield around 2.7%, and the vacancy rate is a high 12.8%. On the positive side, rent grew 35.1% over the measurement period and prices have compounded at 7.5% annually over 29 years. Low development activity (0 applications in 12 months) means no new supply pressure.
How is Beauty Point's population changing?
Population grew 8.5% over the past 10 years to approximately 1,285 residents. Annual growth is projected at 0.66%, adding about 28 people per year. The trajectory is aging, with the senior share up 9.0 points and working-age share down 3.1 points over the decade. Net internal migration averages 25 arrivals a year, with 12 overseas arrivals.
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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