Mount Marshall
Beacon
Beacon at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
123
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Beacon.
Beacon (6472) sits in the Mount Marshall region of Western Australia.
Beacon has roughly 123 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Beacon scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Beacon's population at 123, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
123
Median age
47
Family households
72%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$155/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
123
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Beacon.
Local schools for Beacon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Beacon Primary School
Bencubbin Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Beacon.
- What is the Beacon postcode?
- Beacon is in the 6472 postcode, in WA, in the Mount Marshall region.
- What is the average rent in Beacon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $155.
- What schools are in Beacon?
- There are 2 schools serving Beacon on this page, including Beacon Primary School, Bencubbin Primary School.
- How walkable is Beacon?
- Beacon has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Beacon?
- Beacon is close to Wialki, Cleary, Tampu, Gabbin, Karloning.
- What is the population of Beacon?
- Beacon has approximately 123 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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