Beverley Park
With 2,646 residents and a median age of 42, Beverley Park is 2 years above the national age comparison while retaining a strongly detached housing profile. Separate houses account for 74.6% of homes, and household income sits at the 84.7th percentile. Overseas-born residents represent 38.1% of the population, 16.5 percentage points above the national comparison. Compared with nearby Kogarah and Carss Park, the suburb presents a lower-rise, family-oriented setting, supported by an average household size of 2.9, which is 0.4 above the national figure. The combination of established housing, high work-from-home participation at 45.8% and low unemployment at 2.7% points to a settled residential market rather than a transient one.
Local council: Georges River
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
28
Beverley Park suits buyers seeking established houses, but affordability needs close attention. The typical mortgage commitment is listed at $3,000 per month, while mortgage costs reach 30.9% of household income, above the 24.1% rent-to-income measure. Housing is primarily detached, with 74.6% separate houses, while 40.5% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 34.2% have 4 or more. Compared with an apartment-led market, this mix gives families more access to larger blocks and conventional home layouts, although those properties can require a substantial deposit. Buyers should compare recent sales by land size, renovation level and bedroom count because the suburb-wide price point can vary sharply between streets.
For Buyers
Beverley Park suits buyers seeking established houses, but affordability needs close attention. The typical mortgage commitment is listed at $3,000 per month, while mortgage costs reach 30.9% of household income, above the 24.1% rent-to-income measure. Housing is primarily detached, with 74.6% separate houses, while 40.5% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 34.2% have 4 or more. Compared with an apartment-led market, this mix gives families more access to larger blocks and conventional home layouts, although those properties can require a substantial deposit. Buyers should compare recent sales by land size, renovation level and bedroom count because the suburb-wide price point can vary sharply between streets.
For Investors
Investment conditions combine a sizeable tenant base with visible development activity. Rent is $540 per week and 25.8% of occupied dwellings are rented, creating a broader rental pool than a fully owner-occupied market. The 9.0% vacancy rate may give tenants more choice and requires investors to test achievable rent rather than relying only on headline growth. There were 27 development applications in the past 12 months, including a 2-dwelling attached dual occupancy, which could gradually add competing stock. Rent growth of 32.0% and an annual trend of 1.56% are supportive, while overseas migration is the primary forecast growth driver. Investors should balance this demand with the suburb's established housing base and ongoing small-scale redevelopment.
Development Activity
Total DAs
124
Last 12 Months
28
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+16.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Beverley Park has an older age profile than the national comparison, with a median age of 42, but it remains well connected to professional and family households. University attainment is 40.9%, 10.8 percentage points above the national comparison, and the average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 higher. Greek ancestry is most prominent at 541 people, followed by Other at 493, English at 352 and Chinese at 276. Greek is spoken by 184 residents, ahead of Arabic at 72 and Mandarin at 54. Christianity accounts for 1,743 residents, while 466 report no religion and 155 report Islam. Compared with a more transient locality, the 81.8% stay rate indicates strong residential continuity, which helps sustain family networks and local demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.6%
Houses
8.1%
Townhouse
17.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Beverley Park is detached-house dominant, with 74.6% separate houses, 17.3% apartments and 8.1% semi-detached dwellings. Tenure is split between 39.8% owned outright, 33.3% owned with a mortgage and 25.8% rented, meaning 73.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied when the two ownership categories are combined. The dwelling mix leans towards larger homes, with 40.5% containing 3 bedrooms and 34.2% containing 4 or more. Compared with an apartment-heavy market, this layout supports family occupancy but can limit low-cost entry options. Mortgage stress is higher than rental stress at 30.9% versus 24.1%, so rising repayments may affect buyer depth even where household incomes are relatively strong.
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $540.
$750
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $900 · units $700
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
55.8%
Couples with children
29.3%
Couples, no children
13.9%
Single parent
669
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest local industry at 16.5%, representing 132 workers, followed by Professional and Technical services at 11.3% or 90 workers, Education at 11.3% or 90, Finance at 10.3% or 82, and Construction at 9.0% or 72. The leading occupations are Professionals with 324 people, Clerical and Administrative workers with 176, Managers with 175 and Trades workers with 139. Unemployment is 2.7% among a labour force of 1,163, while 627 workers are employed full-time and 336 part-time. Household income ranks at the 84.7th percentile, above the national comparison, but the socioeconomic indexes are mixed: IEO decile 6, IER decile 4, IRSD decile 5 and IRSAD decile 5. This spread indicates strong earning capacity alongside more middle-range resource and disadvantage measures.
Unemployment
2.7%
Labour Force
1,163
Unemployed
31
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.4%
Part-time
29.7%
Participation
53.7%
Employed
1,132
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.9%
Postgraduate
8.4%
Born Overseas
38.1%
Dwellings
832
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented, with 45.0% of workers driving, compared with only 3.0% using public transport and 3.0% walking or cycling. At the same time, 45.8% work from home, which can reduce weekday commuting pressure and make the compact 1.01 square kilometre suburb feel more practical for home-based workers. Density is 2,631.5 people per square kilometre, so residents have an established urban setting rather than a low-density outer-suburban pattern. Compared with a transit-led locality, access to a private vehicle is more important for routine travel. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Beverley Park around the middle of the national socioeconomic range, suggesting livability outcomes are solid but not uniformly high across households.
Drive
45.0%
Public Transport
3.0%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
45.8%
Growth Outlook
Beverley Park has an established growth profile, with the annual trend recorded at 1.56% and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area reaches 23.3% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Mixed rather than consistently accelerating. Compared with a static established suburb, those figures point to continuing demand, but not to a uniform transformation of every street. The dedicated gentrification measure is score 26 at the Early signs stage, while the broader shift indicators record score 65 and Active, helping explain the mixed classification. Rent growth of 32.0%, real income growth of 26.1% and a 3.3% rise in the working share provide additional momentum, although the young share has declined by 0.4%.
Population trend: Georges River council area
Beverley Park sits in the Georges River council area. These are the council area's residents, not Beverley Park's.
Residents 2025
163,919
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.0%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.4%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
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 suits households wanting established housing, a settled population and convenient home-based work. It has 74.6% separate houses, a median age of 42 and a 45.8% work-from-home rate, although only 3.0% use public transport, so car access is more important than in transit-focused suburbs.
What is the median house price in Beverley Park?
A current median house price should be checked against recent comparable sales, especially because 74.6% of homes are separate houses and 34.2% have 4 or more bedrooms. Buyers should compare at least 3 nearby sales by land size, renovation quality and bedroom count before setting a budget.
What schools are in Beverley Park?
Families should check the exact address against current enrolment zones and nearby primary and secondary options, since boundaries can cross suburb lines. Beverley Park has 2,646 residents, but that population figure does not determine school eligibility or available places.
Is Beverley Park safe?
Safety decisions should rely on current incident information for the specific streets being considered. Beverley Park has 2,646 residents and a volunteering rate of 9.6%, but those figures do not replace checking recent local crime reports, lighting, traffic conditions and evening activity.
Is Beverley Park good for property investment?
It has several positive investment signals: rent is $540 per week, 25.8% of homes are rented, vacancy is 9.0% and rent growth is 32.0%. However, 27 development applications may add competing stock, so investors should test yield, maintenance costs and achievable rent rather than relying on growth alone.
How is Beverley Park's population changing?
Growth is continuing at an annual trend of 1.56%, with overseas migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 23.3% over 10 years, but the trajectory is Mixed. The gentrification measure is score 26 at the Early signs stage, indicating gradual rather than uniform change.
What languages are spoken in Beverley Park?
Greek is the leading listed language, spoken by 184 residents, followed by Arabic at 72, Mandarin at 54, Cantonese at 45 and Macedonian at 38. Overseas-born residents account for 38.1% of the population, which is 16.5 percentage points above the national comparison.
What development is happening in Beverley Park?
There were 27 development applications in the latest 12-month period, including a complying development certificate for a 2-dwelling attached dual occupancy. Applications also included a residential flat building modification and dwelling-house work, suggesting activity is focused on incremental redevelopment rather than one single large project.
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).
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