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. Notable people Vanessa Amorosi – professional singer who had several Top 40 chart hits. Len Maddocks – former Australian cricketer. Brendan Fevola – Australian rules footballer. Austinn Jones – Australian rules footballer. Chris Newman - Australian rules footballer. See also City of Berwick – Parts of Beaconsfield were previously within this former local government area. Shire of Pakenham – Parts of Beaconsfield were previously within this former local government area. Beaconsfield railway station References External links Australian Places – Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Progress Association, Inc. Beaconsfield Primary St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Pharmacy Beaconsfield Tennis Club Beaconsfield Cricket Club Beaconsfield Football Club Beaconsfield Fitness Centre Beaconsfield Hub The Medical Clinic Akoonah Park Market Suburbs of Melbourne Suburbs of the City of Casey Suburbs of the Shire of Cardinia