Beerwah

Beerwah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Beerwah's population was around 9,891 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 636 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,255 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,878 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 211 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 66 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Beerwah had demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, outpacing the non-metro area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 54.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data were adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth was projected for locations outside capital cities, with the area expected to increase by 1,909 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 19.2% over the 17 years.

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

Beerwah averaged around 81 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 406 homes. As of FY26102 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 residents per year per dwelling were constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply conditions. However, this decreased to 1.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction cost value of new homes is $284,000, reflecting more affordable housing options.

In FY26, $25.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Beerwah has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person compared to the Rest of Qld but ranks among the 90th percentile nationally for development activity. New development consists of 40% detached dwellings and 60% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 88% houses). With around 131 people per dwelling approval, Beerwah exhibits characteristics of a growth area. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Beerwah to add 1,896 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels suggest adequate housing supply to meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Beerwah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 79 projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives include the Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement, Beerwah Affordable Housing Development, Greber Road Social Housing Development, and Beerwah Station Upgrade. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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

Beerwah has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notable in construction. As of September 2025, 4,903 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, matching Rest of Qld's rate.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld at 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety has lower representation at 4.0% compared to the regional average of 5.9%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparisons. In the year ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 2.5%, employment fell by 1.7%, and unemployment dropped by 0.8 percentage points. Meanwhile, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beerwah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Beerwah SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,203. The average income stood at $57,424. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,807 (median) and $65,458 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Beerwah, between the 26th and 37th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 34.0% of the population (3,362 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Beerwah, with only 82.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 37th percentile.

Beerwah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Beerwah, as per the latest Census, 88.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 12.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 93.2% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beerwah stood at 33.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.7% and rented ones at 24.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $390, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $400. Nationally, Beerwah's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Beerwah features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.4% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Beerwah fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 44.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 32.9%. Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.6% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates four active stops in Beerwah offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 unique routes, collectively facilitating 539 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically situated 1854 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 77 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 134 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data indicates significant challenges for Beerwah, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of the total population (~4,777 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues affect 10.2% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.7%. A total of 64.0% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld's 66.4%. The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,998 people). Health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, largely mirroring those of the general population.

Beerwah ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Beerwah, as per the data, had a lower than average cultural diversity with 88.2% of its population being citizens, 83.7% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Beerwah, accounting for 46.3% of the population. The category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation in Beerwah with 0.9%, compared to 0.6% across the rest of Queensland.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.7%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notably, New Zealanders were slightly overrepresented at 1.2% in Beerwah, while Germans and Welsh showed similar representation to regional averages at 4.9% and 0.7% respectively.

Beerwah's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Beerwah has a median age of 40, which is close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 but exceeds the national norm of 38. The 35-44 age group makes up 13.7% of Beerwah's population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 5-14 cohort represents 11.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group grew from 11.9% to 13.7%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 11.9% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 13.2% to 11.2%. By 2041, Beerwah's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 46%, reaching 1,897 people from 1,303. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 15-24 cohorts.