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Beaconsfield, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Beaconsfield is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 1,258. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.3 /5.0
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1,258 Population 4/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$17,508 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$17,508 median income, 8.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,258
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,508
Per Capita$17,508
Unemployment8.5%

Housing

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Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership76.6%
Housing Units503

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population1,258
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-41.2023°, 146.8172°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (952 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,508
Median Age46.0 years

About Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 1,258. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Beaconsfield has a population of 1,258 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 345.9 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,258
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
345.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Beaconsfield vs Australia Average

The median household income in Beaconsfield is $17,508, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,508 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $337, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 120 business establishments.

Income: Beaconsfield vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,508
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,508
Avg Weekly Wage$337

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Beaconsfield is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 76.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 503 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.6%
Owner-Occupied76.6%
Renter-Occupied23.4%
Housing Units503

Property Tax

Climate in Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 14.4° / 20.5° 38.6
Feb 17.9°C / 64°F 14.7° / 21.1° 24.9
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 13.4° / 20° 51.4
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.7° 55.1
May 12.4°C / 54°F 9.5° / 15.4° 59.2
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.5° 66.3
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.9° / 12.8° 73.4
Aug 10°C / 50°F 7.1° / 13° 75.2
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 8.5° / 14° 58.9
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 9.6° / 15.4° 48.6
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 11.4° / 17.4° 49.8
Dec 15.9°C / 61°F 12.9° / 18.9° 43.8
Beaconsfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area345.9 sq mi (895.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-41.2023°N, 146.8172°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 122 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 58 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 89 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
July 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest, Wettest
August 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in

Beaconsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Beaconsfield

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Beaconsfield Primary School
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Radio Stations near Beaconsfield

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
7WAY 105.3 Way FM - Launceston, TAS christian, faith MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Beaconsfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre

Libraries in Beaconsfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
libraries Tansania0.0

Cafes in Beaconsfield

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moon Lily Kitchen & Cakes
Tassie Dhaba

Airports Near Beaconsfield

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Launceston AirportLSTMedium Airport
Bridport 2nd AirstripSmall Airport
Cranbourn AirfieldSmall Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)Small Airport
Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport)Small Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill AirportSmall Airport
Longdown AirportSmall Airport
Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle)Small Airport
Mole Creek AirportSmall Airport
North Campbell Town AirfieldSmall Airport
Original Barnbougle AirstripSmall Airport
Rostella AirportSmall Airport
Stony Head Military Area AirstripSmall Airport
The Vale AirportSmall Airport
Valley Field AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Beaconsfield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beaconsfield

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beaconsfield uniting church complex

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaconsfield

What is the population of Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield has a population of 1,258 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 345.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Beaconsfield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,508, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Beaconsfield?

The job market in Beaconsfield faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $337. There are 120 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Beaconsfield?

The median home value in Beaconsfield is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 76.6%.

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