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

As of November 2025, the population of Beerwah is estimated at around 8,282, reflecting an increase of 548 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,734. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 8,271 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 178 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 141 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Beerwah has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, outpacing non-metro areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by ABS data or years post-2032.

Projections indicate an above median population growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas with Beerwah expected to increase by 1,637 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 19.3% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Beerwah shows around 66 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 333 homes were approved, with a further 85 approved in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of two new residents per year arrived per new home. However, this figure has eased to 1.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $341,000. In FY-26, $18.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Rest of Qld, Beerwah shows approximately 57% of the construction activity per person and places among the 91st percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 38.0% detached dwellings and 62.0% attached dwellings. Beerwah is expected to grow by 1,601 residents through to 2041, with new housing supply comfortably meeting demand at current development rates.

Looking ahead, Beerwah is expected to grow by 1,601 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beerwah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement, Greber Road Social Housing Development, Beerwah Station Upgrade, and Australia Zoo. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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While Beerwah retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.5%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Beerwah has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent.

Its unemployment rate of 3.5% is lower than the national average, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of June 2025, Beerwah had 4,141 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% less than Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld at 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction was particularly strong, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Public administration & safety, however, was under-represented at 4.1% compared to Rest of Qld's 5.9%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, labour force decreased by 2.1%, employment declined by 0.8%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. This contrasted with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project overall 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 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Beerwah had a median taxpayer income of $47,408 and an average income of $57,674 in the financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data. This is lower than Queensland's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844 for the same period. By September 2025, estimated median income in Beerwah would be approximately $54,040, and average income around $65,743, based on a 13.99% growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranked household, family, and personal incomes in Beerwah between the 27th and 36th percentiles. Income distribution showed that 34.5% of residents (2,857 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999, slightly higher than the regional average of 31.7%. Housing affordability in Beerwah was severe, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Beerwah, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 85.9% houses and 14.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 93.2% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beerwah was at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.5% and rented ones at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of June 2018, was $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $390. Nationally, Beerwah's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 as of June 2018.

Beerwah has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.8% of all households, including 31.8% couples with children, 30.2% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 3.1%. 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 15.4%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 33.5%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education. Beerwah's 3 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,249 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 986) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 27.2 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 10.5 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows four active stops in Beerwah, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 individual routes, collectively facilitating 539 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically residing 1274 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 77 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 134 weekly trips per 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 health challenges in Beerwah, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately half of Beerwah's total population (~4,145 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues affect 10.6% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.7%. A higher proportion (63%) claim to be free from medical ailments than in Rest of Qld (66.4%). Beerwah has a senior population of 20.2% (1,672 people), with health outcomes broadly aligning with the general population's profile.

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 census data from June 2016, had a cultural diversity index of below average. Its population comprised 88.1% citizens, with 83.9% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the prevalent religion, accounting for 46.5% of Beerwah's population.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Beerwah at 0.9%, compared to 0.6% across the rest of Queensland. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.6%), Australian (28.9%), and Scottish (8.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.8% in Beerwah compared to 0.7% regionally, New Zealand at 1.1% versus 1.0%, and German at 4.8% versus 5.0%.

Beerwah's median age exceeds the national pattern

Beerwah has a median age of 40, close to Rest of Qld's figure of 41 but slightly exceeding the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group is strongly represented at 13.7%, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 55-64 cohort is less prevalent at 11.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has grown from 12.0% to 13.8%, and the 25-34 cohort has increased from 12.4% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 11.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Beerwah's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. Leading this shift, the 25-34 group is projected to grow by 45%, reaching 1,647 people from 1,134. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 5-14 and 15-24 cohorts.