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VIC · Cardinia Council

Beaconsfield Upper, 3808

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,063

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.4%

Median age

42

Median income

$2,755/wk

Employment rate

67.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,270,000

Languages at home

4.3%non-English

Most common: Greek, Hindi, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

56/100
Good

Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Beaconsfield Upper is known for: High desirability, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Beaconsfield Upper is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Cardinia Council with everyday amenities close at hand. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses link the suburb to surrounding neighbourhoods. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, plus community and employment, while schools and education land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Beaconsfield Upper snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.27M

+26% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

3,063

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#11

among Metro Melbourne · Emerging

Safety

18th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

62nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

64th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
56.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1440th in Australia
State rank
349th in VIC
Peer rank
#11 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#246 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,270,000
Median price change
+25.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

3,063(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +1.4% over 5 years · 62th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+1.4%
Change in 1 year
+24
Change in 5 years
+43
Growth rank in VIC
62th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,150), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,997
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,755
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
51 of 925
Median monthly mortgage
$2,252
Employment rate
67.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
880 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
72
Against the person
10
Against property
30
Rate per 1,000 residents
23.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 300 residents
State safety percentile
18.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+12.5%

Most common offence types

  • B49 Other Theft5
  • B51 Forgery And Counterfeiting4
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order29
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,039
Median ICSEA percentile
64th
School list
  • Beaconsfield Upper Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1039 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 317 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Upper Beaconsfield KindergartenStoney Creek Roadkindergarten
  • Upper Beaconsfield Pre-KinderMcBride Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Amenities

80 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
50/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.33
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.33
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.67
Food & drink(4)
  • Up The Hill BakehouseBakery

    35-37 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • General Store Bakery & Coffee HouseCafe

    39-47 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • Pine Grove HotelPub

    45-51 Stoney Creek Road

  • Cellar Door PizzeriaRestaurant

    1 Alber Road

Shopping(2)
  • FoodworksSupermarket

    Unit 7-8 4 St Georges Road

Community(4)
  • Upper Beaconsfield Community CentreCommunity centre

    10-12 Salisbury Road

  • Upper Beaconsfield KindergartenKindergarten

    36 Stoney Creek Road

  • Upper Beaconsfield Pre-KinderKindergarten

    3 McBride Road

  • Beaconsfield Upper Primary SchoolSchool

    40-42 Stoney Creek Road

Health & services(2)
  • Upper Beaconsfield GP PracticeClinic

    51 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • Upper Beaconsfield PharmacyPharmacy

    53 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

Sport & outdoors(11)
  • Ash Wednesday Memorial ParkPark

    8 Salisbury Road

  • Beaconsfield Upper Recreation ReservePark

    38 Stoney Creek Road

  • Charing Cross ReservePark
  • Harris ReservePark
  • Keith Ewenson ParkPark
  • Park
  • Sutherland Park Recreation ReservePark

    19 Stoney Creek Road

  • Playground (3)
  • Sports field
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(22)
  • Bench (6)
  • Moonshine MotorsCar repair

    59 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • Drinking water
  • Upper Beaconsfield Fire StationFire station

    30 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • General Store Garden Supplies & StockfeedGeneral

    41 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • POZE SalonHairdresser

    Unit 2 49 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • Bushfire AwarenessInformation
  • Information
  • Body Garage Remedial TherapiesMassage

    27-29 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • Cardinia Mobile LibraryMobile Library
  • Parking (19)
  • Picnic Table (5)
  • St. John's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Beaconsfield Upper Post OfficePost office

    23-25 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road

  • free little libraryPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (7)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track
  • Waste Basket (3)
  • Carlei Estate Winery & Green VineyardsWine

    1 Alber Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ash Wednesday Memorial ParkPark
  • Beaconsfield Upper Recreation ReservePark
  • Charing Cross ReservePark
  • Critchley Parker Junior ReservePark
  • Harris ReservePark
  • Keith Ewenson ParkPark
  • Sutherland Park Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St. John's Anglican Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
St John of God Langmore Centre (8.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Upper Beaconsfield GP PracticeBeaconsfield-Emerald RoadClinic
  • Upper Beaconsfield PharmacyBeaconsfield-Emerald RoadPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
88
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

95 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling extension and outbuilding (garage)
    20 SALISBURY ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and associated works
    2A LENNE STREET BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots and vegetation removal
    2 MCBRIDE ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808NOD issued by a delegate
  • Alteration and extension to existing dwelling
    11 LEADBETTER ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling
    574 SALISBURY ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Lapsed
  • Extension and alterations to existing dwelling
    11 LEADBETTER ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (garage)
    18 MCARTHUR ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling extension and construction of a non-habitable outbuilding (garage)
    103 STONEY CREEK ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The approved planning permit (T160025 -1) references a specific date and revision to the Fire Engineering report under Conditions 24, 26 and 28, which does not allow subsequent amendments to be endorsed without a planning permit amendment. A number of changes has been made to the plans and when we submitted this as a Secondary Consent, these conditions are stopping the changes to be approved without a section 72 amendment. We therefore request to amend all reference to the Fire Engineering Repor
    3 SALISBURY ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Withdrawn
  • Amendment to the permit conditions and endorsed documents of Planning Permit T160025-1 (that allows for the partial demolition, construction of buildings and works for additions to an existing residential aged care facility and vegetation removal) to alter access and delete stairs to Decking 1.
    3-9 SALISBURY ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding, associated earthworks and vegetation removal
    31 WALFORD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808In progress
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a verandah
    39 ST GEORGES ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of registered restrictive covenant (PS800309J)
    24 ST GEORGES ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a replacement dwelling, habitable outbuildings (home office/gym (including garage) and cabana ) and outbuilding (carport)
    137 BEACONSFIELD-EMERALD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    28 BEACONSFIELD-EMERALD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with alterations to an existing dwelling
    8 HALFORD STREET BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for an outbuilding (shed)
    7 HARPFIELD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding and associated works (decking)
    10 CORRINGHAM ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    18 GRANT COURT BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding and associated works
    30 HARPFIELD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808In progress
  • amendment/secondary consent for storage container/wood shed that has been installed to side of site cut. The permit #T140722 is already approved and the site cut has been completed, But as we have added the storage container to side of the site cut i am applying for amendment to the current permit.
    36A SUGARLOAF ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808In progress
  • Development of the land for a replacement dwelling, associated works and vegetation removal
    135 BEACONSFIELD-EMERALD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (garage)
    6 STONEY CREEK ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (shed)
    108-110 STONEY CREEK ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding and associated earthworks
    290 LEPPITT ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land a dwelling, outbuilding; earthworks and removal of native vegetation
    209 BERGLUND ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808In progress
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    4 Brennan AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Removal of native vegetation (two dead trees)
    38 STONEY CREEK ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a dwelling alteration and extension (verandah and deck)
    35 ST GEORGES ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a deck
    18 Reed AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to a Dwelling
    69 KITCHEN ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (carport)
    35 Berglund RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks in excess of 1 meter
    85 KITCHEN ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (garage)
    4 Buckleigh LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    104 Foott RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    14 Grant CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one double storey dwelling
    15 BEACONSFIELD-EMERALD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Lapsed
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, associated works and vegetation removal
    44 BERGLUND ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling addition and alterations, associated works and vegetation removal
    60 A`BECKETT ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding (garage)
    24 ST GEORGES ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
La Trobe
Member of Parliament
Jason WOOD (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
115,425
Turnout (2025)
93.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.9 km away).

Coalition 61.6%Labor 38.4%

9.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Beaconsfield UpperLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Pakenham HeightsLabor 40.1% · Coalition 59.9% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
  • OfficerLabor 49.9% · Coalition 50.1% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
  • Berwick (La Trobe)Labor 55.5% · Coalition 44.5% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
  • Officer NorthLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)6.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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