Beckenham
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Beckenham, WA 6107.
About Beckenham
Welcome to Beckenham
Beckenham sits in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, tucked between Cannington and Kenwick roughly 12 kilometres from the CBD. It's a modest, workaday pocket built largely around the Albany Highway and Kenwick Road corridors, with the Canning River not far to its west and the busy Cannington town centre just a short drive away.
With a population of just over 9,000 and a median age of 34, Beckenham reads as a suburb of young families, first-home buyers and long-term locals rather than a destination for lifestyle-seekers chasing cafe strips. It suits buyers after solid, affordable housing on decent-sized blocks, within easy reach of Perth's rail network and the amenity of neighbouring Cannington.
Lifestyle & dining
Beckenham itself is quiet and residential, with day-to-day life tending to spill over into Cannington, which offers a broader spread of cafes, restaurants and the Westfield Carousel shopping centre. Locals typically treat Beckenham as a place to come home to rather than go out in, with weekends more likely spent at a neighbourhood park, the river, or making the short trip into Cannington or Queens Park for a meal out.
Shopping
For everyday needs, Beckenham residents lean on the shops along Albany Highway and the retail strip in nearby Cannington, including Westfield Carousel, one of Perth's larger shopping centres, with its full line-up of department stores, supermarkets and speciality retailers. East Cannington's bulky goods and trade precinct is also close by, useful for anything from furniture to hardware.
Getting around
Beckenham train station, on the Armadale line, gives residents a direct rail link into the Perth CBD, making the suburb a practical option for commuters who want to avoid driving into the city. Albany Highway and Kenwick Road are the main arterial routes through the area, connecting Beckenham to Cannington, Queens Park, Wattle Grove and Kenwick, while Tonkin Highway is within easy reach for drivers heading further afield.
Schools & families
Beckenham Primary School serves the local area and is the natural starting point for families with young children, with a range of other primary and secondary options available nearby in Cannington, Queens Park and Kenwick. The suburb's median age of 34 points to a solid base of young households and families, drawn by the combination of affordable housing and reasonable proximity to schools, shops and transport.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's position near the Canning River gives residents access to riverside reserves and walking trails just a short drive or ride away, popular for weekend walks, cycling and picnics. Local parks scattered through Beckenham's residential streets provide the everyday green space for families, dog walkers and kids after school, while larger recreational facilities in Cannington and Wattle Grove extend the options for sport and outdoor activity.
The property market
Beckenham's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 74% of current listings, alongside 14% apartments and units, 10% vacant land and a small 1% share of townhouses — reflecting its character as a traditional suburban area of standalone homes on their own blocks. The median house price sits at $783,000, having climbed 16.4% recently, a sign of the strong buyer demand that's flowed into Perth's more affordable middle-ring suburbs. Units, by comparison, carry a median of $528,000, offering a lower entry point for buyers priced out of the detached-house market.
Median rent across the suburb is $700 a week, underlining solid demand from tenants as well as owner-occupiers. For buyers and investors alike, Beckenham's appeal lies in that combination of relative affordability, a direct train line to the city and the kind of price growth that suggests the suburb is no longer flying entirely under the radar.
Market snapshot
Beckenham property market
Median sale price
$783k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$700
per week
Gross rental yield
4.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$655k
Median
$783k
Premium
$1.06m
Days on market
15
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
85
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +17.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Beckenham by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Beckenham, WA 6107.
Population
9,092
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$1,667
median, per week
Median rent
$340
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Beckenham
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Beckenham
$1.35m
20 Temby Street
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
23 Ladywell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
358 Railway Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$699k
15 Wickens Street
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
2A Kelly Place
Sold ~July 2026
$965k
66A Lunar Way
Sold ~July 2026
$961k
41 Eclipse Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
61 Sydenham Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Beckenham suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Beckenham?
The median house price in Beckenham, WA is $783k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.4%.
How much is rent in Beckenham?
The median weekly rent in Beckenham is around $700 per week.
Is Beckenham a good place to live?
Beckenham is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Gosnells. Beckenham is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 9,092 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Beckenham?
Beckenham has a population of 9,092 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Beckenham?
There is 1 school in or near Beckenham, including Beckenham Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Beckenham?
Properties in Beckenham take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Beckenham?
Entry-level properties in Beckenham start around $655k, while premium homes reach $1.06m.
What suburbs are near Beckenham?
Suburbs near Beckenham include Queens Park, East Cannington, Wattle Grove, Cannington and Kenwick.
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