Beverley
A gentrification score of 65 and a median house price of $1,140,000 tell the core story of Beverley: an inner-western Adelaide suburb in active transition, growing 23.3% over 10 years while holding SEIFA scores close to national midpoints. Population density sits at 1,029 per km2 across a compact 1.53 km2 footprint, with 78.2% separate houses giving it a detached-dominant character uncommon this close to the city. Household income lands in the 52nd percentile nationally, yet the suburb carries a price point more typically associated with higher-income areas, which suggests buyers are pricing in the trajectory rather than the present.
Population
1,578
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,598/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
33
Median House
$1.1M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $1,140,000 in the first quarter of 2026, a high figure relative to household income in the 52nd percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers at median price are not over-extended. The stock is 78.2% separate houses, with semi-detached dwellings at 14.7% and apartments at only 7.1%, meaning detached homes dominate supply. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 54.4% of stock and four-plus bedrooms for 14.1%, providing good family options. Outright owners make up 23.6% of households while 39.6% carry mortgages and 36.8% rent, a balanced tenure profile consistent with an area attracting both upgraders and investors.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,140,000 in the first quarter of 2026, a high figure relative to household income in the 52nd percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers at median price are not over-extended. The stock is 78.2% separate houses, with semi-detached dwellings at 14.7% and apartments at only 7.1%, meaning detached homes dominate supply. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 54.4% of stock and four-plus bedrooms for 14.1%, providing good family options. Outright owners make up 23.6% of households while 39.6% carry mortgages and 36.8% rent, a balanced tenure profile consistent with an area attracting both upgraders and investors.
For Investors
With 36.8% of households renting, Beverley provides a solid tenant pool for landlords. Weekly rent of $300 against a $1,140,000 median implies a gross yield around 1.4%, which is low, though the area's active gentrification stage (score 65) points to capital growth as the primary return driver. The vacancy rate is elevated at 7.8%, signalling some softness in current tenant demand that investors should weigh carefully. Development activity recorded 30 applications in the past 12 months, including Torrens title land divisions, suggesting the suburb is attracting small-scale subdivision interest. Overseas migration adds a net 128 residents per year, compared to a net internal outflow of 7, so population growth is primarily overseas-driven, which typically supports sustained rental demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
159
Last 12 Months
33
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+22.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 36 is 4.0 years below the national figure, reflecting a younger-than-average profile. University qualifications reach 33.6%, which is 3.5 points above the national average. Overseas-born residents account for 27.8% of the population, 6.2 points above national. The leading ancestries are English (434 residents), Italian (168) and German (113), reflecting Adelaide's historic settler mix. The top non-English language is Punjabi (47 speakers), followed by Greek (28) and Italian (19). Average household size is 2.4, marginally below the national figure, and 40.2% of families are couples with children, indicating a family-oriented community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
78.2%
Houses
14.7%
Townhouse
7.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure divides into 23.6% outright owners, 39.6% on a mortgage and 36.8% renting, a spread that reflects active market participation rather than long-held, static ownership. Separate houses dominate at 78.2%, well above what you find in comparable inner-city suburbs in other states, with semi-detached dwellings at 14.7% and apartments at 7.1%. Three-bedroom homes are the modal stock at 54.4%, followed by two-bedroom at 29.1% and four-plus at 14.1%. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1% and rent-to-income ratio of 18.8% are both comfortably below stress thresholds, suggesting the current price level remains serviceable relative to local incomes. The $1,140,000 median sits well above the SA state median, placing Beverley in the upper tier of Adelaide's market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,668
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$816
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
53
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.9%
Couples, no children
1,154
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employer, accounting for 20.0% of the local workforce (117 workers), followed by Public Administration at 10.1% and Construction at 9.9%. Education (8.5%) and Professional/Tech (7.7%) round out the top five industries, pointing to a workforce concentrated in essential and knowledge-based services. Professionals are the leading occupational group with 180 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin (117) and Community/Personal services (102). The SEIFA profile is close to the national median: IRSD decile 5 and IRSAD decile 5 indicate average relative disadvantage and advantage, while the IEO decile 6 shows slightly above-average education and occupation outcomes. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is higher than many comparable suburbs, which may reflect the younger age profile and its associated labour market volatility.
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
62.9%
Part-time
30.3%
Participation
66.3%
Employed
812
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.6%
Postgraduate
9.2%
Born Overseas
27.8%
Dwellings
634
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 83.6% of residents driving to work compared to 6.2% walking or cycling and only 4.3% using public transport. The low public transport share reflects the suburb's inner-western position, which sits outside the immediate CBD walking zone. The IRSAD decile 5 places Beverley at the national midpoint for advantage, while the IEO decile 6 is modestly above average nationally. Crime data shows 130 recorded incidents at a rate of 82.4 per 1,000 residents, higher than many Adelaide suburbs and worth factoring into family decisions. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. The volunteering rate of 13.9% and 6.1% of residents needing daily assistance are close to SA norms.
Drive
83.6%
Public Transport
4.3%
Walk / Cycle
6.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.56%/yr
(+154 people/yr)
EstablishedBeverley has grown 23.3% over the past 10 years, well above most established Adelaide suburbs, and the annual growth rate of 1.56% (approximately 154 persons per year) is continuing. Overseas migration is the primary driver, averaging a net 128 arrivals annually, compared to a net internal outflow of only 7, so the suburb is genuinely attracting international residents rather than simply retaining existing ones. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 population reaching 10,582 by 2031 from a current 9,852. The gentrification stage is classified as Early signs with a score of 26 on that specific measure, although the broader shift indicators show an active stage at score 65 with real income growth of 26.1% and rent growth of 32.0% over the period. Population growth accelerated from 6% to 24% between census periods, a signal of compounding momentum.
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%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
130
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
82.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Beverley compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beverley a good suburb to live in?
Beverley suits buyers looking for detached houses (78.2% of stock) in an actively gentrifying inner-Adelaide suburb. SEIFA scores sit at decile 5 on IRSAD and decile 6 on IEO, close to national midpoints. The crime rate of 82.4 per 1,000 residents is a trade-off, but housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 24.1% and rent-to-income at 18.8%.
What is the median house price in Beverley?
The median house price in Beverley was $1,140,000 in Q1 2026, above the SA state median and placing it in the upper tier of Adelaide's market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668. Weekly rent is $300, implying a gross yield around 1.4% at the current median.
What schools are in Beverley?
No schools are recorded inside the Beverley suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within this part of Adelaide's inner west. Locally, 33.6% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 3.5 points above the national average.
Is Beverley safe?
Beverley recorded 130 total crime incidents at a rate of 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is higher than many Adelaide suburbs and worth researching in detail via SA Police statistics before committing. The SEIFA IRSD decile 5 places the suburb at the national midpoint for relative disadvantage rather than at either extreme.
Is Beverley good for property investment?
The investment case in Beverley centres on capital growth rather than yield. At $300 per week rent and a $1,140,000 median, gross yield is around 1.4%, which is low. However, the gentrification score of 65 (Active stage), 23.3% population growth over 10 years and net overseas migration of 128 per year suggest continued price pressure. The 7.8% vacancy rate warrants caution on near-term rental demand.
How is Beverley's population changing?
Beverley's population has grown 23.3% over the past 10 years, with annual growth running at approximately 1.56% or 154 persons per year. Overseas migration provides a net 128 arrivals per year while internal migration contributes a net outflow of 7. Medium projections put the broader SA2 area at 10,582 residents by 2031, up from 9,852 currently.
How much development activity is happening in Beverley?
There were 30 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including Torrens title land divisions splitting allotments and applications for ancillary accommodation. This level of activity, above 20 applications, indicates genuine development interest and is consistent with the suburb's active gentrification trajectory and a gentrification score of 65.
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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