Beenleigh

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Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Beenleigh

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Beenleigh has much lower development activity compared to Greater Brisbane. Development levels are likewise under national averages.

Beenleigh has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that may impact this region. Notable initiatives include Osprey Waters Retirement Village, Beenleigh Marketplace Enhancement, Holmview Shopping Centre Expansion, and Beenleigh Community Hub. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Beenleigh face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Beenleigh has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 7.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.9%.

As of June 2025, 4,430 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Leading industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and manufacturing. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 0.0% compared to 16.1% in Greater Brisbane.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as the Census working population count is lower than the resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9% and labour force by 4.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industries. Applying these projections to Beenleigh's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by approximately 5% over five years and 10% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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Beenleigh displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Beenleigh's latest Census data shows 0% houses and 0% other dwellings, contrasting with Brisbane metro's 78.9% houses and 21.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beenleigh was at 0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 0% and rented ones at 0%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $0, below Brisbane metro's $1,863 average, and median weekly rent was $0, compared to Brisbane metro's $340. Nationally, Beenleigh's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Beenleigh has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 0.0% of all households, including 0.0% couples with children, 0.0% couples without children, and 0.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 100.0%, with lone person households at 0.0% and group households at 0.0%. The median household size is 0.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 0.0%, significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 0.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.0%). Technical qualifications represent 0.0% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas (0.0%) and certificates (0.0%).

Formal education enrollment stands at 0.0% of residents, including primary education (0.0%), secondary education (0.0%), and tertiary education (0.0%). Beenleigh's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 4,029 students as of the latest data available. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities, having an ICSEA score of 975. Educational provision follows conventional lines, split between 2 primary and 2 secondary institutions. No schools are located within Beenleigh, requiring residents to travel to neighboring areas for educational services.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Beenleigh is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Beenleigh faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people), compared to 49.1% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 0.0% and 0.0% of residents respectively.

Only 0.0% of residents claim to be completely free of medical ailments, compared to 63.1% in Greater Brisbane. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over is 0.0% (0 people), lower than the 16.1% in Greater Brisbane.

The latest Census data sees Beenleigh placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beenleigh had no residents born in Australia, none were citizens, and none spoke English exclusively at home. Buddhism was the prevalent religion with 0.0% adherents, lower than Greater Brisbane's 1.1%. The top ancestry groups were Australian (0.0%), Australian Aboriginal (0.0%), and Chinese (0.0%), all below regional averages of 25.1%, 3.4%, and 4.2% respectively.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Beenleigh are Australian, comprising 0.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 25.1%, Australian Aboriginal, comprising 0.0% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 0.0% of the population.

Beenleigh hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

No age data is available for the catchment as its population equals zero. By 2041, Beenleigh is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to show strong growth, with an increase of 0%, adding 12,033 residents to reach a total of 12,033. The 0 to 4 group is expected to grow more modestly, with an increase of 0%, adding only 3984 residents.