Beaconsfield
NSW 2015 · Sydney
1,172 (2021) → 1,324 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Beaconsfield is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2015, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.20M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Beaconsfield has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2015 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.75%), Indonesia (3.33%), New Zealand (2.9%), Hong Kong (1.88%), China (1.79%)
Top languages: Cantonese (3.75%), Mandarin (2.9%), Indonesian (2.65%), Spanish (1.96%), French (1.79%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Green Square Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1122
- Yudi Gunyi SchoolCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 890
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1112
- Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1058
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1052
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1037
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 938
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1089
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1145
- Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1155
- J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 987
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1083
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Beaconsfield
Is Beaconsfield safe?
Beaconsfield has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,877 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Beaconsfield?
In Beaconsfield, the median house price is $2.20M and the median unit price is $1.36M. Median weekly house rent is $1,175.
How far is Beaconsfield from Sydney CBD?
Beaconsfield is about 4.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has a transport score of 88/100 and 3 bus stops.