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Beacon WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Beacon, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Beacon WA is 123 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beacon is $911 per week ($47,372 per year). Median rent in Beacon is $155 per week ($672 per month). Beacon has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Beacon has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Beacon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beacon is $650.

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Beacon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Beacon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$911/wk

$47,372 per year

#2004 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$155/wk

$672 per month

#8183 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Beacon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (74) Female 42.6% (55)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

123 people · 702.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Beacon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beacon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.6% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.4% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beacon Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Beacon Religion

No Religion

37.0%

Anglican

22.7%

Catholic

22.7%

Not stated

8.4%

Othr Christian

6.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Beacon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Beacon Employment

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Employed full-time

60.2% 53 people

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Employed part-time

9.1% 8 people

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Unemployed

6.8% 6 people

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Not in labour force

23.9% 21 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Beacon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.7%

Bachelor Degree

25.7%

Certificate I/II

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Beacon Occupation

Managers

72.0%

Labourers

16.0%

Professionals

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Beacon Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Education

19.4%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Management & Commerce

13.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.3%

Health

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Beacon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Beacon Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

17.2%

$4,000+/wk

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Beacon Marital Status

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Married

62.5% 60

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Divorced

9.4% 9

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Never married

28.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Beacon Ancestry

Australian

40.8%

English

35.5%

Irish

9.2%

German

4.6%

New Zealander

3.3%

Scottish

2.6%

Italian

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Beacon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Beacon Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.3% 3

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No need for assistance

98.7% 220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Beacon Volunteering

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Volunteer

53.8% 50

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Not a volunteer

46.2% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Beacon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

30.8%

$600-$799/mo

30.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Beacon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.2%

Walked only

16.7%

Did not go to work

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Beacon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.5%

2 vehicles

52.5%

3 vehicles

7.5%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Beacon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

28.3%

4 bedrooms

45.7%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Beacon Population Mobility

15.0%

moved in the last year

25.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Beacon Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

217

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Beacon Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Beacon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Beacon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

37.6%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Beacon Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 4

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Never served

95.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Beacon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.9% 17

—

Did not provide

81.1% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Beacon Children Ever Born

2 children

63.2%

3 children

15.8%

4 children

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Beacon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Beacon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.7%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

18.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Beacon Household Size

1 person

34.2%

2 persons

50.0%

4 persons

7.9%

5 persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Beacon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Beacon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Beacon Schools

schools nearby

government

1000

avg ICSEA score

total students

Beacon Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 20 students

1000

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Beacon Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $155/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Beacon

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $155/wk

Left after rent $1,313/wk

Rent share 10.6%

Beacon vs State & National Average

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Pop: 62 Income: $837/wk Rent: $205/wk

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Pop: 62 Income: $966/wk Rent: $125/wk

Mokup

Pop: 62 Income: $593/wk

Jitarning

Pop: 63 Income: $933/wk

Moodiarrup

Pop: 63 Income: $530/wk Rent: $83/wk

Moojebing

Pop: 63 Income: $674/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon

What is the population of Beacon WA?

The population of Beacon WA is 123 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Beacon is ranked #8,356 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beacon?

The median personal income in Beacon WA is $911 per week, or $47,372 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Beacon is ranked #2,004 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beacon?

Median rent in Beacon WA is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 10.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Beacon ranks #8,183 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beacon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beacon WA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beacon?

The median age in Beacon WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beacon a good suburb to live in?

Beacon is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 123.The median income is $911/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50085. All dollar figures in AUD.