Beecroft
The standout feature of Beecroft is its highly educated, high-income household base: household income sits at the 97th percentile, while 63.8% of residents hold a university qualification, 33.7 percentage points above the national figure. The suburb has 10,291 residents, a median age of 43, and 37.9% born overseas, 16.3 points higher than nationally. Its 81.6% separate-house share gives it a more established family housing profile than nearby Epping, while Cheltenham provides a close comparison for its school-oriented setting.
Population
10,291
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,962/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
109
Beecroft suits buyers seeking space, but the housing mix points to careful budgeting because detached homes and larger properties typically require a substantial commitment. Separate houses make up 81.6% of dwellings and 4-plus-bedroom homes account for 57.9%, higher than the 26.6% share of three-bedroom homes. The typical mortgage benchmark is $3,350 a month, while mortgage costs equal 26.1% of household income. Outright ownership is 43.7%, higher than the 37.7% mortgage share, and weekly rent is $590. A household income at the 97th percentile helps explain the suburb's capacity to support this ownership profile, but buyers should still test repayments against their own deposit and rate settings.
For Buyers
Beecroft suits buyers seeking space, but the housing mix points to careful budgeting because detached homes and larger properties typically require a substantial commitment. Separate houses make up 81.6% of dwellings and 4-plus-bedroom homes account for 57.9%, higher than the 26.6% share of three-bedroom homes. The typical mortgage benchmark is $3,350 a month, while mortgage costs equal 26.1% of household income. Outright ownership is 43.7%, higher than the 37.7% mortgage share, and weekly rent is $590. A household income at the 97th percentile helps explain the suburb's capacity to support this ownership profile, but buyers should still test repayments against their own deposit and rate settings.
For Investors
Beecroft presents a lower-turnover, owner-led rental market rather than a rental-dominated profile. Renting accounts for 17.3% of occupied dwellings, lower than the 43.7% owned-outright share and 37.7% mortgage share. Weekly rent is $590 and vacancy is 4.8%, so investors should test achievable rent against purchase costs instead of assuming strong cash flow. Development activity is material, with 107 applications in 12 months, including demolitions, new dwellings, alterations and pools. That pipeline creates a meaningful source of housing renewal, but property-level due diligence matters because redevelopment can change streetscape, supply and tenant competition.
Development Activity
Total DAs
575
Last 12 Months
109
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+21.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Beecroft
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Demographics
Beecroft has a median age of 43, three years above the national comparison, and an average household size of 3.0, 0.5 higher than nationally. University qualifications reach 63.8%, 33.7 percentage points above the national figure. Couples with children make up 56.7% of families, compared with 33.8% couples without children, helping explain demand for larger homes. Overseas-born residents account for 37.9%, 16.3 points above nationally. English and Chinese are the leading ancestries at 2,723 and 2,370 people; Mandarin is spoken by 527 residents and Cantonese by 317. Christianity counts 4,957 and no religion 3,606, showing a profile older and more internationally connected than a transient suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.6%
Houses
5.2%
Townhouse
13.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing dominates Beecroft: separate houses account for 81.6% of dwellings, versus 13.0% apartments and 5.2% semi-detached homes. The bedroom profile is similarly spacious, with 57.9% of homes containing four or more bedrooms, higher than the 26.6% share with three bedrooms. Tenure is split between 43.7% owned outright, 37.7% mortgaged and 17.3% rented, so outright ownership is higher than renting. Weekly rent is $590 and the mortgage payment benchmark is $3,350 a month. Housing costs take 19.9% of income for renters and 26.1% for mortgage households, with both stress flags false, indicating less strain than a stretched affordability profile.
Mortgage / mo
$3,350
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $590.
$860
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,150 · units $700
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,076
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
169
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
56.7%
Couples with children
33.8%
Couples, no children
8.8%
Single parent
2,917
Total families
Economy & Employment
Beecroft's economic base is anchored by healthcare, professional and technical services, and education, which account for 17.0%, 16.8% and 12.5% of employment respectively. Finance contributes 9.8% and construction 6.1%. Professionals number 2,014 and managers 965, creating a higher-skilled occupational mix consistent with household income at the 97th percentile. Labour-force participation is 60.7%, unemployment is 4.3%, and 60.2% of workers are full time. The concentration of knowledge and care industries helps explain strong household earnings, while 61.3% working from home suggests many residents can remain connected to metropolitan jobs without daily commuting.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
5,033
Unemployed
218
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.2%
Part-time
31.2%
Participation
60.7%
Employed
4,815
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.8%
Postgraduate
23.1%
Born Overseas
37.9%
Dwellings
3,353
Transport to Work
Daily life is shaped by a strong work-from-home pattern: 61.3% work from home, higher than the 31.5% car-driver share. Public transport accounts for 2.9% and walking or cycling 2.3%, both lower than car driving, so households may place greater value on parking and local access than on transit-led commuting. School access includes a government primary option in Beecroft and a nearby government secondary option, giving families 2 public-sector pathways; exact catchments should be checked for the address. Volunteering is 22.4%, while 3.7% need assistance. The 5.12-square-kilometre area and 2,011-per-square-kilometre density support a settled suburban pattern, but commuting remains more home-based than transit-led.
Drive
31.5%
Public Transport
2.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
61.3%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Beecroft compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beecroft a good suburb to live in?
Beecroft suits households seeking larger detached homes, strong incomes and a settled address. It has 10,291 residents, 81.6% separate houses and 61.3% working from home, although public transport use is only 2.9%, so daily travel needs planning.
What is the median house price in Beecroft?
Check recent settled sales for Beecroft's current median house price rather than relying on an old estimate. The suburb has 81.6% separate houses, 57.9% four-plus-bedroom homes and a $3,350 monthly mortgage benchmark, so detached-house sales are the most relevant comparison.
What schools are in Beecroft?
School access includes Beecroft Public School, a government primary school, and Cheltenham Girls High School, a nearby government secondary school. Families should confirm catchments and transport for the exact address, as these 2 public-sector options do not represent every schooling pathway.
Is Beecroft safe?
Check recent NSW Police incident data and street-level patterns before deciding; a suburb-wide crime rate is not stated. Beecroft has 10,291 residents and a 22.4% volunteering rate, but neither measure replaces current safety checks for a specific street or property.
Is Beecroft good for property investment?
It can suit a long-term, owner-occupier-oriented strategy, but the numbers do not support assuming high yield. Renting is 17.3%, weekly rent is $590, vacancy is 4.8%, and 107 development applications were lodged in 12 months. Compare purchase costs, maintenance and redevelopment risk before committing.
How is Beecroft's population changing?
Beecroft has 10,291 residents, with 82.2% staying at the same address and 17.8% turnover. That points to a stable base, while 107 development applications in 12 months suggest gradual housing renewal. Change is more likely through renovations, replacements and selective new dwellings than rapid turnover.
What development is happening in Beecroft?
Development activity includes 107 applications over 12 months, with examples involving demolition, new dwelling construction, alterations, additions and swimming pools. Most visible change is therefore likely to occur through individual property renewal rather than a single large project, although each address should be checked for planning impacts.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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