10 min drive to Fremantle + 5 min transfer + 35 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
42 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1837/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
71%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Beaconsfield
Full-time 28.3%Part-time 20.7%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 48.6%
Dwelling Types
Beaconsfield
House 79.3%Semi-detached 17.0%Flat/Unit 3.6%
Commute Mode
Beaconsfield
Car 77.5%Transit 5.2%Bicycle 2.8%Walk 2.6%WFH 11.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.4%
England
7.9%
New Zealand
1.9%
South Africa
0.5%
Malaysia
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
83.1%
Italian
2.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Beaconsfield
Is Beaconsfield safe?
Beaconsfield has a safety score of 26/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: White Gum Valley (36/100), Hamilton Hill (20/100), South Fremantle (13/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Beaconsfield?
Median weekly rent in Beaconsfield is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: White Gum Valley ($880/wk), Hamilton Hill ($735/wk), South Fremantle ($950/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has a school rating of 61/100 across 4 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Fremantle College (Secondary), Winterfold Primary School (Primary), Beaconsfield Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Beaconsfield from Perth CBD?
Beaconsfield is 31 minutes by car, or 62 minutes by public transport, or 50 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Beaconsfield affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Beaconsfield is $1.4M, up 10.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $781K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: White Gum Valley ($1.5M), Hamilton Hill ($955K), South Fremantle ($1.8M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/beaconsfield
📈 Gentrifying⚠️ Safety Concern🌳 Established
Beaconsfield sits just south of Fremantle, drawing buyers priced out of the coast who are willing to trade polish for affordability. It has a working-class backbone: social housing, a Portuguese club, backpacker vans, but dual-income couples and creative types are moving in. Local gems like Grocer & Chef hint at what's coming. Safety questions linger, yet community bonds show in small moments.
Buyers can expect a median price of $1.35M and rent of $850/week, 32% above the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 31-minute drive away (62 min by transit), and most residents drive (62%). At 26/100, the crime score is 26 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 4 schools nearby, rated 61/100 overall and well above average. Residents have a median age of 42 and household income of $1,837/week.
“Grocer & Chef in Beaconsfield has quite a range, at discounted prices.”— 108 upvotes in community discussion