Beresford
A 19.6% vacancy rate is the most striking number in Beresford, and it tells a story about the suburb's current market position. Located in postcode 6530 on Western Australia's mid-coast, this 1.47 km2 suburb holds 1,463 residents at a density of 992 per km2. The median house price sits at $347,000, well below the national median, and 42.7% of households rent rather than own, a renter share higher than the state average. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, pointing to an established, older resident base with 73.6% of residents not having moved in the past five years.
Population
1,463
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,441/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$347K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $347,000, the Beresford median house price is well below national benchmarks, which makes entry costs relatively accessible compared to most Australian markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is 78.8% separate houses, giving buyers a strong chance of finding a detached dwelling. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.0% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedroom homes adding another 28.4%, so the stock skews toward family sizes. Outright owners account for 34.2% and mortgage holders 23.1%, suggesting a mature ownership base. With household income at the 43.7th percentile nationally, buyers will find repayments manageable but borrowing capacity more limited than in higher-income suburbs.
For Buyers
At $347,000, the Beresford median house price is well below national benchmarks, which makes entry costs relatively accessible compared to most Australian markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is 78.8% separate houses, giving buyers a strong chance of finding a detached dwelling. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.0% of dwellings, with 4-plus bedroom homes adding another 28.4%, so the stock skews toward family sizes. Outright owners account for 34.2% and mortgage holders 23.1%, suggesting a mature ownership base. With household income at the 43.7th percentile nationally, buyers will find repayments manageable but borrowing capacity more limited than in higher-income suburbs.
For Investors
The investor picture in Beresford is mixed. On the positive side, 42.7% of dwellings are rented, providing a large tenant pool, and weekly rent sits at $250. Against a $347,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield around 3.7%, higher than many metropolitan markets. However, the 19.6% vacancy rate is the critical risk factor: nearly 1 in 5 rental properties is unoccupied, which puts downward pressure on achievable rents and can extend void periods significantly. Development activity recorded 0 applications in the past 12 months, indicating low investor confidence in new construction. Income levels at the 43.7th percentile nationally suggest tenants may face affordability constraints during rent increases.
Demographics
Beresford's population of 1,463 skews older, with a median age of 45 that is 5 years above the national figure, reflecting an aging resident base. The overseas-born share is 18.0%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the national average. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic dominant, led by English (606), Scottish (165) and Irish (148), consistent with the suburb's identity signals. Average household size is 2.0, which is 0.5 below the national figure, aligning with the pattern of couples without children (37.2% of families) and older residents. University qualifications reach 25.7%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the national rate. The volunteering rate of 21.7% is above average, a marker often associated with established, community-connected residential areas.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
78.8%
Houses
13.8%
Townhouse
7.4%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split in Beresford is unusual: 34.2% own outright, 23.1% carry a mortgage, and 42.7% rent, making renters the single largest group. That renter majority combined with a 19.6% vacancy rate points to a soft rental market where supply exceeds current demand. The stock is 78.8% separate houses, with semi-detached homes at 13.8% and apartments at just 7.4%. Three-bedroom dwellings make up 47.0% of the stock and 4-plus bedroom homes 28.4%, so the suburb is oriented toward family-sized properties rather than smaller units. Rent-to-income sits at 17.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold, meaning current tenants are not under financial pressure from rents. Mortgage-to-income at 24.3% is similarly comfortable for owners.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.0
Personal Income / wk
$868
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
19.6%
Unoccupied
153
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.2%
Couples, no children
980
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local employment mix at 20.3% of workers (93 people), followed by Education at 14.6% (67) and Construction at 10.5% (48). By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 146, followed by Community and Personal service workers at 102 and Managers at 87. The full-time employment rate is 61.4%, with 420 residents in full-time work and 264 in part-time roles. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, above the national average, and the participation rate of 58.4% is below national benchmarks, partly because 372 residents are not in the labour force. Household income is at the 43.7th percentile nationally, below the median, which reflects the service-sector and trade-employment base rather than the professional concentration seen in higher-income suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.4%
Part-time
33.1%
Participation
58.4%
Employed
684
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.7%
Postgraduate
5.2%
Born Overseas
18.0%
Dwellings
622
Transport to Work
Beresford residents are heavily car-dependent, with 87.5% commuting as car drivers, well above the national average, which reflects the regional WA setting. Walking and cycling account for 6.1% of commuters, above what many comparable regional suburbs record. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas of the 6530 postcode. Detailed crime statistics are not available for this suburb. Housing affordability is a genuine strength: rent-to-income at 17.3% and mortgage-to-income at 24.3% are both below stress thresholds nationally. The need-for-assistance rate is 4.8% (65 people), consistent with the suburb's older age profile at a median of 45 years.
Drive
87.5%
Public Transport
N/A
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 Beresford compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beresford a good suburb to live in?
Beresford offers affordable housing with a $347,000 median house price and mortgage-to-income at 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb has a stable, established character with 73.6% of residents not having moved in the past 5 years. The main considerations are a 19.6% vacancy rate in the rental market and household income at the 43.7th percentile nationally.
What is the median house price in Beresford?
The median house price in Beresford is $347,000, which is well below the national median. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517 and weekly rent sits at $250, giving a rent-to-income ratio of 17.3% for tenants, below the national stress threshold of 30%.
What schools are in Beresford?
No schools are recorded inside the Beresford suburb boundary in this dataset. Families access schools in neighbouring suburbs within the 6530 postcode. The local university qualification rate is 25.7%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the national average.
Is Beresford safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Beresford in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 4.8% of residents (65 people) require daily assistance, the volunteering rate is 21.7% above average, and 73.6% of residents have stayed in the same dwelling for 5 years, suggesting a stable community environment.
Is Beresford good for property investment?
The 42.7% renter share provides a large tenant pool and a $250 weekly rent against the $347,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.7%, higher than many metropolitan markets. However, the 19.6% vacancy rate is a significant risk factor, signalling that rental demand is currently weaker than supply. Zero development applications in 12 months also indicates limited new investor activity.
How is Beresford's population changing?
Beresford is a stable, low-turnover suburb with 73.6% of residents having stayed in the same dwelling over the past 5 years. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, indicating an aging population base. Household size averages 2.0, which is 0.5 below national, consistent with older couples-without-children households rather than young families driving growth.
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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