Beeliar, WA: suburb profile

The population of Beeliar WA is 8,617 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beeliar is $984 per week ($51,168 per year). Median rent in Beeliar is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Beeliar has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Beeliar has a population density of 755 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Beeliar is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (39.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beeliar is $2,080.

Population
8,617
Census 2021
Median income
$984/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$385/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

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

Beeliar vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Beeliar is $984 a week, 22% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 143rd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $385 a week, $65 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.5% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 34, 7 years younger 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.
MeasureBeeliarTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$984/wk$806/wk +22%$766/wk
Household income$2,206/wk$1,722/wk +28%$1,637/wk
Rent$385/wk$320/wk +20%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,080/mo$1,759/mo +18%$1,733/mo
Median age3441 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.5%18.6% −1.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Beeliar, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Beeliar Population

8,617 residents at the 2021 Census.

Beeliar Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$984/wk
$51,168 per year
Ranked 1,314 of 14,663
Median Rent
$385/wk
$1,668 per month
Ranked 2,381 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,080/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Beeliar Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,206/wk
Median rent $385/wk
Rent to income 17.5%

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

Median rent in Beeliar against your income

About $9,559 a month
Median rent $385/wk
Left after rent $1,821/wk
Rent share 17.5%

Beeliar Schools

10
schools nearby
5
government
1034
avg ICSEA score
4,295
total students
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 609 students
1070
ICSEA
Divine Mercy College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 322 students
1062
ICSEA
Hammond Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 858 students
1061
ICSEA
Emmanuel Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,215 students
1041
ICSEA
Beeliar Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 515 students
1023
ICSEA
South Coogee Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1020
ICSEA
Havenport MSL College Independent
Combined · 3-11 · 37 students
1007
ICSEA
Yangebup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 322 students
989
ICSEA
Fremantle Language Development Centre - Beeliar Campus Government
Primary
Alta-1 College - Hammond Road Campus Independent
Secondary

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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Beeliar, Western Australia: 32.1432°S, 115.8153°E

Beeliar Schools (10)

People in Beeliar

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (4,242) Female 50.8% (4,378)

Population Density

755
people per km²
8,617 people · 11.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,427
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

Philippines
6.2%
England
6.1%
New Zealand
3.3%
South Africa
1.9%
Italy
1.1%
Croatia
0.9%
Scotland
0.9%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
3.2%
Filipino
2.1%
Italian
1.9%
Portuguese
1.4%
Mandarin
1.2%
Croatian
1.2%
Spanish
1.0%

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

Ancestry

English
33.1%
Australian
30.0%
Italian
10.8%
Scottish
8.0%
Filipino
7.2%
Irish
6.9%
Croatian
3.5%
Chinese
2.5%
German
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.3%
New Zealander
2.1%

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
39.8%
Catholic
33.4%
Anglican
6.9%
Not stated
5.0%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Pentecostal
1.5%
Eastern Orthodox
1.4%
Baptist
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.8% 3,311
Separated
2.9% 195
Divorced
7.5% 500
Widowed
2.7% 177
Never married
37.1% 2,470

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.9%
Couple: no children
20.6%
Couple: no children under 15
16.1%
One parent: children under 15
8.0%
One parent: no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.3%
2 persons
30.3%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
21.9%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Beeliar

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,937 occupied private dwellings in Beeliar at the 2021 Census, 23.5% were rented, 18.9% owned outright and 55.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.4% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
18.9% 555 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
55.8% 1,640 dwellings
Rented
23.5% 690 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 34 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.1%
2 bedrooms
6.4%
3 bedrooms
23.7%
4 bedrooms
62.6%
5 bedrooms
4.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.9%
$300-$449/mo
0.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
2.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.9%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
46.4%
3 vehicles
15.9%
4+ vehicles
7.9%

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

Work, income and education in Beeliar

Employment

Employed full-time
48.5% 2,962 people
Employed part-time
25.1% 1,531 people
Unemployed
3.3% 199 people
Not in labour force
23.2% 1,415 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.8%
Managers
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.0%
$4,000+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
13.4%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Train
2.2%
Bus
1.7%
Other
1.4%
Truck
0.6%
Walked only
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
40.2%
Bachelor Degree
27.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
6.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
3.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
25.1%
Management & Commerce
19.7%
Health
12.6%
Society & Culture
10.5%
Education
9.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Information Technology
3.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.3%
Secondary: Catholic
16.7%
Secondary: Government
14.3%
Primary: Catholic
13.3%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
10.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.7%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
647
Asthma
261
Arthritis
177
Diabetes
163
Heart disease
122
Lung condition
98
Cancer
69
Kidney disease
66
Stroke
52
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.1% 642
Did not provide
89.9% 5,707

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.7% 806
Not a volunteer
87.3% 5,549

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.5% 34
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 12
Previously served
2.0% 129
Never served
97.3% 6,206

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.7%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
15.6%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
52
1961: 1970
203
1971: 1980
171
1981: 1990
298
1991: 2000
317
2001: 2010
776
2011: 2015
703
2016
76
2017
82
2018
61
2019
73
2020
33
2021
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.0%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,950
Moved from WA
903
Moved: same area (SA2)
167
Moved from overseas
41
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from QLD
24
Moved from NSW
19
Moved from SA
9
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.6%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
11.4%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.7%
Step family: no other children
13.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Blended family: other children present
0.4%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Beeliar

The closest suburb to Beeliar is Yangebup, 2.8 km away.

Yangebup
2.8 km away · income $879/wk · rent $350/wk
Success
3.1 km away · income $1,005/wk · rent $400/wk
Lake Coogee
3.3 km away · income $951/wk · rent $400/wk
Hammond Park
3.9 km away · income $1,200/wk · rent $410/wk
Cockburn Central
4.0 km away · income $1,020/wk · rent $355/wk
South Lake
4.6 km away · income $795/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beeliar

What is the population of Beeliar WA?

The population of Beeliar WA is 8,617 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 755 people per km². Beeliar is ranked #819 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beeliar?

The median personal income in Beeliar WA is $984 per week, or $51,168 per year. The median household income is $2,206 per week. Family income is $2,427 per week. Beeliar is ranked #1,314 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beeliar?

Median rent in Beeliar WA is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Beeliar ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beeliar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beeliar WA is $2,080. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beeliar?

The median age in Beeliar WA is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beeliar a good suburb to live in?

Beeliar is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 8,617. The median income is $984/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50098. All dollar figures in AUD.