Beaconsfield, WA: suburb profile

The population of Beaconsfield WA is 5,315 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beaconsfield is $885 per week ($46,020 per year). Median rent in Beaconsfield is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Beaconsfield has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Beaconsfield has a population density of 1,944 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Beaconsfield is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beaconsfield is $2,300.

Population

5,315

Census 2021

Median income

$885/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$350/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

42years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Beaconsfield vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Beaconsfield is $885 a week, 10% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 250th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.1% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Beaconsfield	Typical WA	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$885/wk	$806/wk	+10%	$766/wk
Household income	$1,837/wk	$1,722/wk	+7%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$350/wk	$320/wk	+9%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,300/mo	$1,759/mo	+31%	$1,733/mo
Median age	42	41	+1 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	19.1%	18.6%	+0.4 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Beaconsfield Population

5,315 residents at the 2021 Census.

Beaconsfield Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$885/wk

$46,020 per year

Ranked 2,307 of 14,663

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

Ranked 3,104 of 14,663

Median Age

42years

4 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$2,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Beaconsfield Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,837/wk

Median rent $350/wk

Rent to income 19.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Beaconsfield against your income

Your weekly income

About $7,960 a month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,487/wk

Rent share 19.1%

Beaconsfield Schools

schools nearby

government

1060

avg ICSEA score

9,829

total students

Lance Holt School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 80 students

1158

ICSEA

East Fremantle Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 409 students

1149

ICSEA

Fremantle Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 201 students

1143

ICSEA

John Curtin College Of The Arts Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,768 students

1129

ICSEA

White Gum Valley Primary School Government

Primary · PP-6 · 246 students

1119

ICSEA

Palmyra Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 536 students

1113

ICSEA

Kerry Street Community School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 62 students

1101

ICSEA

Christian Brothers' College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 954 students

1092

ICSEA

Beaconsfield Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 551 students

1090

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 304 students

1069

ICSEA

Hilton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 386 students

1065

ICSEA

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 190 students

1064

ICSEA

Winterfold Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 321 students

1057

ICSEA

St Patrick's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 112 students

1054

ICSEA

Seton Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,091 students

1048

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Beaconsfield

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (2,585) Female 51.4% (2,729)

Population Density

1,944

people per km²

5,315 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,488

Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

7.9%

Italy

3.9%

New Zealand

1.9%

Ireland

1.0%

Germany

0.9%

Scotland

0.9%

Croatia

0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian

5.5%

Croatian

1.2%

Portuguese

1.2%

French

1.1%

German

1.1%

Spanish

0.8%

Serbian

0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English

39.8%

Australian

27.9%

Italian

13.5%

Irish

13.5%

Scottish

11.1%

German

4.1%

Croatian

3.4%

Dutch

2.2%

Australian Aboriginal

2.0%

Polish

1.3%

Welsh

1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion

50.3%

Catholic

25.8%

Anglican

6.9%

Not stated

6.4%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Buddhism

1.3%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.0%

Uniting Church

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

41.5% 1,818

Separated

2.8% 123

Divorced

11.1% 487

Widowed

5.5% 239

Never married

39.1% 1,710

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15

42.4%

Couple: no children

27.4%

Couple: no children under 15

15.2%

One parent: children under 15

7.8%

One parent: no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

27.4%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

15.2%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Beaconsfield

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,096 occupied private dwellings in Beaconsfield at the 2021 Census, 25.4% were rented, 36.0% owned outright and 35.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

2.0% 41 dwellings

Owned outright

36.0% 754 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

35.0% 733 dwellings

Rented

25.4% 533 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

1.9% 39 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

17.7%

3 bedrooms

49.7%

4 bedrooms

24.1%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.4%

$800-$999/mo

4.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.2%

1 vehicle

37.3%

2 vehicles

39.6%

3 vehicles

9.6%

4+ vehicles

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Beaconsfield

Employment

Employed full-time

36.5% 1,456 people

Employed part-time

26.6% 1,062 people

Unemployed

3.0% 121 people

Not in labour force

33.9% 1,353 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals

43.0%

Managers

15.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Labourers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bus

3.4%

Bicycle

2.6%

Walked only

2.4%

Train

1.5%

Other

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Truck

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.9%

Certificate III/IV

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Postgraduate Degree

14.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.0%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce

15.7%

Society & Culture

15.7%

Health

15.1%

Engineering

14.3%

Education

10.2%

Creative Arts

8.0%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

Information Technology

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

28.4%

Secondary: Government

16.7%

Secondary: Catholic

15.9%

Pre-school

11.3%

Primary: Catholic

10.4%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

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Income: $745/wk Rent: $314/wk $36/wk less rent

Strathalbyn (WA)

Income: $887/wk Rent: $318/wk $32/wk less rent

White Gum Valley

Income: $930/wk Rent: $320/wk $30/wk less rent

Suburbs near Beaconsfield

The closest suburb to Beaconsfield is White Gum Valley, 1.2 km away.

White Gum Valley

1.2 km away · income $930/wk · rent $320/wk

South Fremantle

1.6 km away · income $963/wk · rent $450/wk

Hilton (WA)

1.8 km away · income $842/wk · rent $300/wk

Hamilton Hill

1.9 km away · income $765/wk · rent $320/wk

Fremantle

2.3 km away · income $1,021/wk · rent $380/wk

Samson

2.7 km away · income $752/wk · rent $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaconsfield

What is the population of Beaconsfield WA?

The population of Beaconsfield WA is 5,315 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,944 people per km². Beaconsfield is ranked #1,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beaconsfield?

The median personal income in Beaconsfield WA is $885 per week, or $46,020 per year. The median household income is $1,837 per week. Family income is $2,488 per week. Beaconsfield is ranked #2,307 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beaconsfield?

Median rent in Beaconsfield WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Beaconsfield ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beaconsfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beaconsfield WA is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beaconsfield?

The median age in Beaconsfield WA is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beaconsfield a good suburb to live in?

Beaconsfield is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 5,315. The median income is $885/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Beaconsfield, WA: suburb profile

Beaconsfield vs the typical WA suburb

Beaconsfield Population

Beaconsfield Median Income & Rent

Beaconsfield Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Beaconsfield against your income

Beaconsfield Schools

Beaconsfield Map

People in Beaconsfield

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Beaconsfield

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Beaconsfield

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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Suburbs near Beaconsfield

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