Community
Although close to the nowadays much more bustling Berwick, the area has retained a friendly, country Australia feeling within the community. The Beaconsfield Progress Association, who publish the "Beaconsfield Banner", and other such community groups, help contribute to this community spirit.
Beaconsfield is affectionately called "Beacy" by locals.
Facilities
The suburb has some small shopping centres such as "Beaconsfield Shopping Plaza" with shops such as an Aldi, Woolworths, bakeries, a post office, chemist, caf?s and takeaway food shops, and the nearby "Beaconsfield Hub". Schools include Beaconsfield Primary, and St Francis Xavier College (Beaconsfield Campus). There are many caf?s, restaurants and hairdressers around the commercial shopping area. The Beaconsfield CFA (Country Fire Authority) has their fire station in Woods Street.There are toilets in the Main Street, however they are not maintained and they often smell.
The Akoonah Park Market is held every Sunday, and is very popular with local Berwick and Beaconsfield shoppers.
Schools and Kindergartens
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Beaconsfield Primary School is located on the corner of Lyall Ave and Old Princes Hwy and was first opened in 1890. It now has up-to-date, state of the art facilities and over 700 enrolments.
St Francis Xavier College (Catholic regional college) Beaconsfield Campus -10-12 campus , Beaconsfield Avenue, Beaconsfield 3807, opened in 1978 and the Berwick Campus (2003) and Officer Campus (2012)for years 7-9.
Beaconsfield Kindergarten is located on two sites. At Woods Street, which opened in 1971 and in the Beaconsfield Community Complex in O?Neil Road.
Parks
Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve on the Beaconsfield Emerald Road.
Beaconsfield Park located on the corner of Beaconsfield Emerald Road and the Old Princes Highway.
Berwick Views Wetlands beside Beaconsfield Emerald Road and Fieldstone Boulevard
Bob Burgess Reserve on Old Princes Highway, and is opposite Beaconsfield Park.
Jim Parkes Reserve on the corner of Souter and Horner Street.
Kath Roberts Reserve on Kathleen Court.