Beaudesert
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Beaudesert are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Beaudesert's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 16,563. This figure represents an increase of 1,889 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,674. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 16,123, and there were 672 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This results in a population density of 10.2 persons per square kilometer. Beaudesert's growth rate of 12.9% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the national average (8.6%) and the state average, positioning it as one of the region's growth leaders. Interstate migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 using 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 with a base year of 2022. Future population projections indicate an above-median growth trend for the area, with an expected increase of 2,836 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Beaudesert among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Beaudesert has averaged approximately 116 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, showing 584 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, with 22 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, 1.3 new residents have been added per year per dwelling constructed during these years. This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, maintaining stable market conditions while offering accessible housing options with an average construction cost of $370,000, below regional levels.

In FY-26, there have been $31.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Beaudesert demonstrates similar construction activity per capita, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas and showing strong developer confidence in the location nationally. The new building activity consists of 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's low density character while attracting space-seeking buyers with around 50 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Beaudesert will add approximately 2,387 residents by 2041.

Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Beaudesert has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Oakland Estate, Brayford Estate, Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation, and Spring Creek Precinct Master Plan. The following details those most relevant.

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Beaudesert has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Beaudesert has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 5.2% and estimated employment growth of 6.4% over the past year as of June 2025.

There are 7,438 residents employed, but the unemployment rate is higher at 5.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation is lower at 50.6%, versus Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a high representation at 9.7 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have lower representation at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data comparison. Over the past year, employment increased by 6.4% and labour force grew by 4.8%, reducing unemployment by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5% and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beaudesert's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

In financial year 2022, Beaudesert had a median taxpayer income of $48,906 and an average income of $58,668. Nationally, the average was $55,645 with Greater Brisbane at $70,520. By March 2025, estimated incomes were approximately $54,633 (median) and $65,538 (average), based on a 11.71% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data showed Beaudesert's household, family, and personal incomes fell between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicated that 27.9% of locals (4,621 people) earned between $800 - 1,499, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket led at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 82.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile.

Beaudesert is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Beaudesert's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 85.4% houses and 14.6% other dwellings. Brisbane metro also had 85.4% houses and 14.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaudesert was 34.5%, similar to Brisbane metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings were at 30.6%, while rented ones accounted for 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, matching the Brisbane metro average. Median weekly rent was $310, aligning with Brisbane metro figures. Nationally, Beaudesert's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Beaudesert were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Beaudesert has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 70.7% of all households, including 24.6% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 29.3%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.

Beaudesert faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.6%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (31.5%). Educational participation is high, at 29.6%, including 11.6% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 2.6% in tertiary education.

There are 11 schools serving 3,422 students; Beaudesert has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 973) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 8 primary, 2 secondary, and 1 K-12 school.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Beaudesert has nine active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 179 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 5988 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Beaudesert is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Beaudesert faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~8,132 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.1% of residents) and mental health issues (10.3%). Approximately 60.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 24.6% of Beaudesert's population is aged 65 and over (4,076 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Beaudesert is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Beaudesert's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.7% of its population being citizens, 86.8% born in Australia, and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Beaudesert, making up 54.5% of people, similar to Greater Brisbane's 54.5%. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.3%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (9.6%).

Notably, German (5.9%) and Australian Aboriginal (4.3%) representation is equal to the regional average, while New Zealand is also equally represented at 0.9%.

Beaudesert hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Beaudesert has a median age of 45, which exceeds Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and is significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 13.7% of Beaudesert's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.6%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 7.0% to 8.6%, and the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 9.6% to 8.6%. By 2041, Beaudesert's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 66%, reaching 2,376 people from the current 1,431. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 68% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.