Moving to Beechboro WA 6063
What the official numbers say about living in Beechboro — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,426 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Beechboro shrank 35% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (13,997 → 9,112 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: Vietnam, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Beechboro scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Noranda, 2.1 km west.
Nearest tram stop: Mussel Pool, 2.7 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Galleria Bus Station, 5.1 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 5.4 km east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 8.7 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 12 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 29 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 54 parks — see them all on the Beechboro profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Beechboro Primary School 250 m · West Beechboro Primary School 1 km · Kiara College 1 km · East Beechboro Primary School 1.3 km · Beechboro Christian School 1.4 km · Lockridge Primary School 2 km · Good Shepherd Catholic School 2.1 km · Hampton Senior High School 2.7 km
Groceries: Aldi 750 m · Coles 1.5 km · Woolworths 1.5 km · MCQ Fresh Supermarket 1.6 km · Coles 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Ottawa Park 400 m · Sacramento Park 450 m · Rosemead Park 550 m · Altone Park 600 m · Platte Park 650 m · Hull Park 700 m · Plume Park 900 m · Seine Park 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Beechboro, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis · Australian Wood Duck · Galah · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Beechboro, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechboro here | 9,112 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Bennett Springs | 5,929 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
| Kiara | 1,776 | — | 5/10 | 19% |
| Lockridge | 3,322 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Eden Hill | 3,703 | — | 4/10 | 21% |
| Caversham | 7,419 | — | 8/10 | 23% |
| Morley | 22,539 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cowan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6063 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Beechboro profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week.
The population fell 35% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 13,997 people to 9,112. It sits about 12 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Noranda station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Cowan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Beechboro vs Bennett Springs · Beechboro vs Lockridge.
Nearby guides: Bennett Springs · Kiara · Lockridge · Eden Hill · Caversham · Morley.
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