Beresford, WA: suburb profile

The population of Beresford WA is 1,463 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beresford is $868 per week ($45,136 per year). Median rent in Beresford is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Beresford has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Beresford has a population density of 992 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Beresford is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beresford is $1,517.

Population
1,463
Census 2021
Median income
$868/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

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

Beresford vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Beresford is $868 a week, 8% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 279th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 45, 4 years 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.
MeasureBeresfordTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$868/wk$806/wk +8%$766/wk
Household income$1,441/wk$1,722/wk −16%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$320/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,759/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4541 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.3%18.6% −1.3 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 Beresford, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Beresford Population

1,463 residents at the 2021 Census.

Beresford Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$868/wk
$45,136 per year
Ranked 2,527 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Beresford Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,441/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 17.3%

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

Median rent in Beresford against your income

About $6,244 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,191/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Beresford Schools

14
schools nearby
7
government
923
avg ICSEA score
5,776
total students
Geraldton Grammar School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 693 students
1073
ICSEA
Nagle Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,209 students
1017
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 394 students
1008
ICSEA
St Lawrence's Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 563 students
990
ICSEA
Geraldton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 397 students
990
ICSEA
Geraldton Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 475 students
985
ICSEA
Meekatharra School Of The Air Government
Primary · K-6 · 61 students
975
ICSEA
St John's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 180 students
921
ICSEA
Holland Street School Government
Combined · K-12 · 70 students
920
ICSEA
Allendale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 363 students
893
ICSEA
Geraldton Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 786 students
883
ICSEA
Bluff Point Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 218 students
797
ICSEA
Geraldton Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 106 students
763
ICSEA
Rangeway Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 261 students
712
ICSEA

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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Beresford, Western Australia: 28.7556°S, 114.6188°E

Beresford Schools (14)

People in Beresford

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (721) Female 50.8% (745)

Population Density

992
people per km²
1,463 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,916
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
2.9%
South Africa
1.7%
New Zealand
1.5%
Philippines
1.3%
Thailand
1.0%
Italy
1.0%
India
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
1.4%
Urdu
1.2%
Italian
0.9%
Filipino
0.8%
Thai
0.8%
French
0.7%
Nepali
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
41.4%
Australian
35.0%
Scottish
11.3%
Irish
10.1%
Italian
6.4%
German
4.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.5%
Filipino
2.3%
Dutch
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.4%
Welsh
1.1%

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
37.8%
Catholic
26.1%
Anglican
11.9%
Not stated
8.5%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Islam
2.3%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Pentecostal
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.8% 532
Separated
5.0% 62
Divorced
11.7% 145
Widowed
5.4% 67
Never married
35.2% 438

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.5%
Couple: children under 15
30.7%
One parent: children under 15
13.2%
Couple: no children under 15
11.0%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
38.9%
3 persons
11.6%
4 persons
9.4%
5 persons
2.0%
6+ persons
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Beresford

Housing Tenure

Of the 629 occupied private dwellings in Beresford at the 2021 Census, 41.7% were rented, 33.4% owned outright and 22.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.2% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
33.4% 210 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.6% 142 dwellings
Rented
41.7% 262 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
21.5%
3 bedrooms
47.0%
4 bedrooms
22.6%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$450-$599/mo
3.6%
$600-$799/mo
7.2%
$800-$999/mo
7.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.3%
1 vehicle
39.7%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3 vehicles
11.9%
4+ vehicles
3.4%

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

Work, income and education in Beresford

Employment

Employed full-time
38.2% 421 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 262 people
Unemployed
3.5% 39 people
Not in labour force
34.5% 380 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.5%
Managers
12.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.4%
Labourers
7.1%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.8%
$4,000+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.9%
Did not go to work
14.4%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Bicycle
2.6%
Walked only
2.5%
Truck
1.2%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.5%

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
39.2%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
6.7%
Certificate I/II
5.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.2%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Health
14.8%
Education
13.1%
Society & Culture
11.3%
Architecture & Building
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.6%
Agriculture & Environment
4.2%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
17.3%
Primary: Government
16.9%
Secondary: Government
14.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
14.1%
Secondary: Catholic
14.1%
Primary: Catholic
10.0%
Pre-school
7.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.4%

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
87.4%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
8.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
114
Asthma
58
Arthritis
57
Heart disease
47
Diabetes
37
Lung condition
29
Cancer
29
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
16
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 152
Did not provide
86.6% 982

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.7% 248
Not a volunteer
78.3% 896

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.7% 31
Never served
97.3% 1,108

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
29.9%
3 children
21.2%
4 children
6.9%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
27
1971: 1980
22
1981: 1990
21
1991: 2000
13
2001: 2010
42
2011: 2015
48
2016
21
2017
9
2018
4
2019
8
2020
8
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

18.0%
moved in the last year
43.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,094
Moved from WA
149
Moved: same area (SA2)
74
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from QLD
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
31.2%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
24.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.4%
Step family: no other children
11.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.4%
Intact family: other children present
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Beresford

The closest suburb to Beresford is Bluff Point, 2.0 km away.

Bluff Point
2.0 km away · income $853/wk · rent $260/wk
Wonthella
2.1 km away · income $615/wk · rent $230/wk
Geraldton
2.4 km away · income $645/wk · rent $220/wk
Spalding (WA)
2.8 km away · income $537/wk · rent $220/wk
Strathalbyn (WA)
2.8 km away · income $887/wk · rent $318/wk
Rangeway
3.7 km away · income $515/wk · rent $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beresford

What is the population of Beresford WA?

The population of Beresford WA is 1,463 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 992 people per km². Beresford is ranked #3,431 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beresford?

The median personal income in Beresford WA is $868 per week, or $45,136 per year. The median household income is $1,441 per week. Family income is $1,916 per week. Beresford is ranked #2,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beresford?

Median rent in Beresford WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Beresford ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beresford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beresford WA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beresford?

The median age in Beresford WA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beresford a good suburb to live in?

Beresford is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,463. The median income is $868/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 50112. All dollar figures in AUD.