Beckenham
WA 6107 · Gosnells
9,092 (2021) → 10,059 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Beckenham is a high growth suburb in Gosnells, WA 6107, about 13km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Beckenham are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 20km inland. Beckenham has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6107 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (8.5%), Philippines (5.73%), England (3.37%), China (3.12%), Malaysia (2.57%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.33%), Punjabi (5.19%), Tagalog (2.57%), Filipino (2.29%), Hindi (2.08%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Beckenham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kenwick SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 972
- Communicare AcademySecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 896
- Rehoboth Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- Gibbs Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1043
- East Kenwick Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 913
- Sevenoaks Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 964
- Brookman Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 963
- Cannington Community CollegeCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 983
- Cannington Community Education Support CentreSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 984
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1075
- St Norbert CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1060
- Yale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 969
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Beckenham
Is Beckenham safe?
Beckenham 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 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Beckenham from Perth CBD?
Beckenham is about 12.5 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Beckenham?
Beckenham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Beckenham?
Beckenham has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 52 bus stops.