Beverley Park
At $1,967,500 median house price, Beverley Park sits firmly in Sydney's premium tier while fitting 2,646 residents into just 1.01 square kilometres, producing a density of 2,632 people per km2. Household income ranks in the 84.7th percentile nationally, and university qualifications reach 40.9%, some 10.8 points above the national average. What sets this suburb apart is the ownership pattern: 40.2% own their home outright with no mortgage, far above what the national rate would suggest, pointing to long-established, debt-free wealth rather than recent buyers. The Greek-Australian community is the largest single ancestry group, and the working-age share grew 3.3 points over the decade.
Population
2,646
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,242/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
27
Median House
$2.0M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $1,967,500 puts Beverley Park in the top tier of southern Sydney markets. Prices moved from $1,810,000 in 2024 to $1,975,000 in 2025, a 9.1% rise in one year, with current data confirming the median near that peak. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 74.6%, well above the Sydney average, and the bedroom split skews large: 34.2% are four-plus bedroom homes and 40.5% are three-bedroom. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 30.9%, at the standard stress threshold, meaning buyers at the median are stretching budgets even with household income in the 84.7th percentile nationally. Separate houses are scarce enough that supply pressure is structural rather than cyclical.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,967,500 puts Beverley Park in the top tier of southern Sydney markets. Prices moved from $1,810,000 in 2024 to $1,975,000 in 2025, a 9.1% rise in one year, with current data confirming the median near that peak. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 74.6%, well above the Sydney average, and the bedroom split skews large: 34.2% are four-plus bedroom homes and 40.5% are three-bedroom. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 30.9%, at the standard stress threshold, meaning buyers at the median are stretching budgets even with household income in the 84.7th percentile nationally. Separate houses are scarce enough that supply pressure is structural rather than cyclical.
For Investors
The renter share of 26.1% is below the Sydney average, and weekly rent of $540 against a $1,967,500 median implies a gross yield around 1.4%, very low even by inner-south Sydney standards. The vacancy rate of 9.0% signals meaningful softness in the rental market, above what tight rental markets would show. On the positive side, overseas migration is the primary growth driver, adding 128 residents a year net, compared to a net internal outflow of 7. Development activity recorded 26 applications in the past 12 months, including dwelling demolitions and rebuilds, consistent with an established suburb being slowly renewed rather than expanded. The investment case rests on capital growth rather than yield: the 9.1% one-year price rise and gentrification score of 65 (classified as active) suggest ongoing price appreciation.
Development Activity
Total DAs
117
Last 12 Months
27
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+17.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 42 is 2.0 years above the national figure, and 38.1% of residents were born overseas, which is 16.5 percentage points higher than the national average. The Greek community is the largest ancestry group at 541 residents, followed by English (352) and Chinese (276), with Greek also the most common non-English language spoken at home by 184 people. University qualifications at 40.9% run 10.8 points above national, consistent with the professional and managerial occupation mix. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, reflecting the couples-with-children dominance: 963 families are couples with children compared to 396 couples without children. Resident turnover is low: 81.8% of residents stayed in the same address over the census period.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.6%
Houses
8.1%
Townhouse
17.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Beverley Park is skewed toward ownership: 40.2% own outright, 33.7% carry a mortgage, and only 26.1% rent. The outright ownership rate is high relative to comparable premium suburbs, pointing to residents who bought years ago and have paid down debt rather than recent entrants. Separate houses account for 74.6% of dwellings, apartments just 17.3%, and semi-detached 8.1%, so the stock is dominated by detached homes. Bedroom size is above the Sydney average: three-bedroom homes account for 40.5% and four-plus for 34.2%. The price rose 9.1% from $1,810,000 in 2024 to $1,975,000 in 2025. Mortgage-to-income at 30.9% sits at the stress threshold, while rent-to-income at 24.1% stays within comfortable territory, so buyers bear significantly more financial pressure than renters.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$540
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$859
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.0%
Unoccupied
83
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.9% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.6%
Couples, no children
2,125
Total families
Economy & Employment
The top five industries by employment are Healthcare (16.5%, 132 workers), Professional/Tech (11.3%, 90), Education (11.3%, 90), Finance (10.3%, 82), and Construction (9.0%, 72), a profile tilted toward services and knowledge work. By occupation, Professionals lead at 324 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin (176) and Managers (175), which aligns with the decile 6 IEO score for education and occupation. The unemployment rate is 3.1% and the full-time employment rate is 65.1%, with 852 residents not in the labour force, partly because 42 is the median age. The SEIFA IEO score of 995 (decile 6) and IRSD score of 1,006 (decile 5) both sit near the national median, suggesting that despite premium house prices and above-average incomes, the suburb's workforce profile is middle-of-the-road rather than elite on economy indices.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
6,073
Unemployed
178
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.1%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
45.9%
Employed
963
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.9%
Postgraduate
8.4%
Born Overseas
38.1%
Dwellings
832
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 83.0% commute by car and only 5.5% use public transport, which is below the rates seen in inner-Sydney suburbs and reflects the southern location between Kogarah and Hurstville rather than direct rail access. Walkability and cycling account for a further 5.5%. No schools are recorded within the 1.01 km2 boundary, so families use institutions in adjacent Kogarah and Ramsgate. Crime data is not available for this suburb in the dataset. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Beverley Park at the national median on the combined advantage-disadvantage index, while household incomes rank in the 84.7th percentile, a divergence explained by the suburb's compact size and population mix. The volunteering rate of 9.6% is moderate, and 8.2% of residents (202 people) need daily assistance, slightly above what the median age alone would predict.
Drive
83.0%
Public Transport
5.5%
Walk / Cycle
5.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.56%/yr
(+154 people/yr)
EstablishedBeverley Park's population grew 23.3% over the past decade. The medium forecast projects the broader area reaching 10,582 by 2031, with annual growth near 1.56%, adding approximately 154 residents per year. Overseas migration is the clear driver, contributing 128 net new residents annually against a net internal outflow of 7 people per year. The gentrification score of 65 sits in the active stage, with signals including population growth of 32% since 2011 and a lift in university-qualified residents. Affordability improved from 45.8% of income in 2011 to 39.0% in 2021, while real income grew 26.1% over the decade, outpacing many comparable suburbs. Rent grew 32.0% over the period, well above wage growth, which has steadily made the suburb less accessible to lower-income households and reinforced its premium positioning.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+128
Net Internal / yr
-7
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +32% since 2011, Accelerating: 6% → 24%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Beverley Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beverley Park a good suburb to live in?
Beverley Park offers high household incomes, ranking in the 84.7th percentile nationally, with 40.2% of residents owning their home outright. University qualifications reach 40.9%, which is 10.8 points above the national figure. The main trade-offs are a median house price of $1,967,500 and limited public transport, with 83.0% of residents commuting by car.
What is the median house price in Beverley Park?
The median house price is $1,967,500, based on 2024-2025 data. Prices rose from $1,810,000 in 2024 to $1,975,000 in 2025, a 9.1% increase in one year. Weekly rent averages $540 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $3,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.9%.
What schools are in Beverley Park?
No schools are recorded within the Beverley Park boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Kogarah and Ramsgate. Locally, 40.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 10.8 percentage points above the national average.
Is Beverley Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Beverley Park in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 5 on the IRSD index and has an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, both consistent with a stable, middle-to-upper socioeconomic community. The resident turnover rate is low at 18.2%, suggesting a settled population.
Is Beverley Park good for property investment?
Prices rose 9.1% from $1,810,000 to $1,975,000 in one year, and the gentrification score of 65 classifies the suburb as active. However, the $540 weekly rent against a $1,967,500 median implies a gross yield near 1.4%, and the 9.0% vacancy rate signals some rental softness. Overseas migration adds 128 residents annually, supporting long-term demand.
How is Beverley Park's population changing?
The suburb grew 23.3% over the past decade, with annual growth near 1.56% or 154 people per year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 128 net arrivals annually, while internal migration is slightly negative at minus 7 per year. The medium forecast projects continued growth toward 10,582 residents by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Beverley Park?
About 38.1% of residents were born overseas, which is 16.5 percentage points above the national average. Greek is the most common non-English language at home with 184 speakers, followed by Arabic (72), Mandarin (54), Cantonese (45) and Macedonian (38), reflecting the suburb's strong Greek-Australian heritage and broader multicultural mix.
How much development is happening in Beverley Park?
There were 26 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including demolition and rebuild works on dwelling houses and a registered club alteration. This is moderate activity for a 1.01 km2 suburb, consistent with the active gentrification score of 65 and the ongoing renewal of an established housing stock.
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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