VIC · Cardinia Council
Beaconsfield Upper, VIC, 3808
Current weather
12.4°CRain showers
80% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.3° / 9.7° today · 4.3 mm rain
Desirability index
62.6/100
How this score is calculated#179 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Beaconsfield Upper is a smaller suburban community in the Cardinia area, home to around 2,997 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 72 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+12%), roughly 24.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 50 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 72
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 300 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +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
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,039
- Beaconsfield Upper Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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· 45 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 works2A LENNE STREET BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots and vegetation removal2 MCBRIDE ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808NOD issued by a delegate
- Alteration and extension to existing dwelling11 LEADBETTER ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an extension to a dwelling574 SALISBURY ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Lapsed
- Extension and alterations to existing dwelling11 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 Repor3 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 removal31 WALFORD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808In progress
- Buildings and works associated with the construction of a verandah39 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 liquor28 BEACONSFIELD-EMERALD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with alterations to an existing dwelling8 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) lots18 GRANT COURT BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuilding and associated works30 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 removal135 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 earthworks290 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 vegetation209 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 deck18 Reed AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to a Dwelling69 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 meter85 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 outbuilding104 Foott RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an outbuilding14 Grant CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of one double storey dwelling15 BEACONSFIELD-EMERALD ROAD BEACONSFIELD UPPER 3808Lapsed
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling, associated works and vegetation removal44 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 removal60 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
2020· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Up The Hill BakehouseBakery
35-37 Beaconsfield - Emerald Road
- Bench (6)
- Bus stop
- General Store Bakery & Coffee HouseCafe
39-47 Beaconsfield - Emerald Road
- Moonshine MotorsCar repair
59 Beaconsfield - Emerald Road
- Drinking water
- General Store Garden Supplies & StockfeedGeneral
41 Beaconsfield - Emerald Road
- POZE SalonHairdresser
Unit 2 49 Beaconsfield - Emerald Road
- Body Garage Remedial TherapiesMassage
27-29 Beaconsfield - Emerald Road
- Cardinia Mobile LibraryMobile Library
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Upper Beaconsfield GP PracticeBeaconsfield - Emerald Roadclinic
- Upper Beaconsfield PharmacyBeaconsfield - Emerald Roadpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Upper Beaconsfield KindergartenStony Creek Roadkindergarten
- Upper Beaconsfield Pre-KinderMcBride Roadkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 62.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #179 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Upper Beaconsfield KindergartenchildcareStony Creek Roadkindergarten
- Upper Beaconsfield Pre-KinderchildcareMcBride Roadkindergarten
- Upper Beaconsfield GP PracticehealthBeaconsfield - Emerald Roadclinic
- Upper Beaconsfield PharmacyhealthBeaconsfield - Emerald Roadpharmacy
- Ash Wednesday Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
- Beaconsfield Upper Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
- Charing Cross Reservegovernmentpark
- Critchley Parker Junior Reservegovernmentpark
- Harris Reservegovernmentpark
- Keith Ewenson Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
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