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Beaconsfield

VIC 3807 • Greater Melbourne

7,267
Population (2021)
$46,124
Median Income
10.81 km²
Area
$390/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbSuburbanMelbourne South-East

About Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield is a family-oriented suburb in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor, located within the City of Cardinia about 48 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb has a population of approximately 7,270 with a median age of 39 and a strong Anglo-Australian demographic. Situated at 101 metres elevation, Beaconsfield blends established residential areas with newer housing estates. The suburb is known for its community feel and proximity to both urban amenities and the Dandenong Ranges.

Families are drawn to Beaconsfield for its quality schools, parks, and safe neighbourhood atmosphere, reflected in median family incomes of $2,612 per week. The suburb features a Woolworths-anchored shopping precinct, local cafés, and the popular Beaconsfield Reservoir Park. Beaconsfield Upper, in the adjacent hills, provides scenic bushwalking nearby. The community is predominantly married families with children, with strong ties to English, Australian, and Scottish heritage.

Beaconsfield falls under postcode 3807 and is governed by Cardinia Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Berwick (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3807
Urban Area
Cardinia
LGA / Council
Cardinia
Federal Electorate
La Trobe
State Electorate
Berwick (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.04°, 145.38°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
10.81 km²
Elevation
101m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Beaconsfield
0.5 km
6 min
Officer
4 km
Pakenham Line
Berwick
5 km
Pakenham Line

Bus Services

  • 838 — Fountain Gate Shopping Centre 15 min
  • 928 — Berwick Station via Beaconsfield 10 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
48 km
By Train
60-70 min (Pakenham Line)
By Car (Peak)
60-80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Direct train from Beaconsfield Station to Flinders Street

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops and station are walkable from some areas, but most daily needs require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    28 Sylvia Road Beaconsfield 3807 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
39 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,714
Census 2021
7,267
▲ 8.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,856
Income 2021
$46,124
▲ 21.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,588
Born Overseas 1,467

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 349
  • 2. Sri Lanka 118
  • 3. India 116
  • 4. New Zealand 102
  • 5. Philippines 62
  • 6. China 61
  • 7. South Africa 52
  • 8. Scotland 50
  • 9. Germany 37
  • 10. Netherlands 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,818
Australian 2,693
Scottish 766
Irish 757
Italian 360
Dutch 313
German 303
Indian 191
Chinese 130
Sri Lankan 128

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,772
Both parents born in Australia
2,130
Both parents born overseas
1,133
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.7%
No Religion
42.1%
Buddhism
2.2%
Hinduism
1.4%
Islam
1.1%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
392 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,022 (14.1%)
15-19 years
601 (8.3%)
20-24 years
536 (7.4%)
25-34 years
699 (9.6%)
35-44 years
940 (12.9%)
45-54 years
1,226 (16.9%)
55-64 years
919 (12.6%)
65-74 years
545 (7.5%)
75-84 years
308 (4.2%)
85+ years
82 (1.1%)

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