Beaconsfield
WA 6162 · Fremantle
5,315 (2021) → 5,762 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Beaconsfield is a moderate growth suburb in Fremantle, WA 6162, about 16km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Beaconsfield are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is right by the coast. Beaconsfield has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.9%), Italy (3.93%), New Zealand (1.88%), Ireland (1%), Germany (0.88%)
Top languages: Italian (5.53%), Croatian (1.24%), Portuguese (1.2%), French (1.13%), German (1.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
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: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Beaconsfield Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1074
- Winterfold Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
- Fremantle CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 998
Nearby (within 10km)
- White Gum Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1101
- Hilton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1067
- St Patrick's Primary School - Maristella CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.5km
- Kerry Street Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1097
- Fremantle Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1041
- Port SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 918
- Fremantle Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1131
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1065
- East Hamilton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1003
- All Saints' College - Parry Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1089
- Seton Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1048
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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
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 70/100, 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 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Beaconsfield from Perth CBD?
Beaconsfield is about 15.8 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has a transport score of 73/100 and 33 bus stops.