Your local council
Upper Beaconsfield is in the Beacon Hills Ward.
Our local councillor is Cr Brett Owen
https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Report an issue https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/report
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Electorates covering Upper Beaconsfield
- State government, Lower house
- Berwick and Pakenham
- State government, Upper House
- Eastern Victoria
- Federal government, Lower house
- La Trobe
The stadium at the primary school in Stoney Creek Road serves as a polling booth for state and federal elections.
Libraries
Upper Beaconsfield – Cardinia Mobile Library visits Charing Cross in Upper Beaconsfield on Tuesdays 10.45 am – 1.30 pm
Telephone: 0417 588 487
Hours might differ on public holidays & special days
Nearby libraries operated by myli
Emerald Library
400B Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., Emerald VIC 3782
Telephone: 03 5949 4600
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Pakenham Library
Cnr. John & Henry Street, Pakenham VIC 3810
Telephone: 03 5940 6200
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Berwick Mechanics Institute
15 High Street, Berwick
Website Facebook
Community facilities/venues
Upper Beaconsfield Community Complex
The major user groups are the
The Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre (UBCC)
The Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre offers a range of community activities, courses and sessions including fitness, arts & craft, and a variety of special interest classes. A new program is developed each term. Details are available on their website.
A Toy Library is based at the centre and an Early Learning Centre is operated by the centre. Visit their website with online access to the toy database, or go to their Facebook page.
The office is open from 9 am – 3 pm on Monday to Friday. Classes and meetings are also held outside these hours according to the program schedule.
Rooms are available for hire.
Contact the coordinator on 5944 3484 during office hours
Email: manager@ubcc.org.au
Upper Beaconsfield Community Early Learning Centre
The ELC caters for up to 27 children, aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are a committee operated, and community run, not-for-profit centre.
Contact: 5944 3484. Email: programs@ubcc.org.au
Website: https://www.ubcc.org.au/early-learning-centre
Upper Beaconsfield Men’s Shed
The Upper Beaconsfield Men’s Shed is also a user group of the Community Complex. More info here.
Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve
The Recreation Reserve committee of management runs the reserve which includes the oval (shared use with the primary school), club rooms and igloo, pony and riding club facilities, bmx track, playground and car park. Uses include equestrian, cricket, football and scouts. For details of Upper Beaconsfield’s community groups see: upperbeaconsfield.org.au/community-groups/
A new pavilion is due to replace the igloo in 2025.
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School
BUPS is a government co-educational primary school from prep to year 6. It is located at 40-42 Stoney Creek Road Upper Beaconsfield.
www.bups.vic.edu.au
Contact Vicki Miles – Principal 5944 3591 BH
Email beaconsfield.upper.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Secondary school transport
There is bus transport to many of the secondary schools in the area.
Contact individual schools for details.
Upper Beaconsfield Kinder
Welcome to Upper Beaconsfield Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten, where children are nurtured to explore and flourish within our two nearby facilities. These spacious areas grant children ample room to thrive amidst our stunning natural surroundings. Nestled in the midst of picturesque bushland, we use sustainable practices and engage in eco-friendly activities, to inspire a deep appreciation for our environment.
Contact
Pre-Kinder at 3 McBride Road – phone 5944 4137 – mobile 0429 925 864
Website – Email
Kinder at 36 Stoney Creek Road – phone 5944 4231, mobile 0409 908 892
Website – Email
Upper Beaconsfield Kindergarten Friends – Facebook
Kindergarten committee – ubkinderpag@gmail.com
Public transport
The 838 bus makes three trips every weekday from Emerald to Beaconsfield, Berwick Station and Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and back again, passing through Upper Beaconsfield. See the Public Transport Victoria website for timetable.
Pakenham line trains – nearest station is Beaconsfield – are operated by Metro.