New Beith

New Beith lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, New Beith's population is estimated at around 6,135 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 493 people (8.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,642 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,532 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 113 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 324 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Over the past decade, New Beith has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the New Beith statistical area (Lv2) was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, is predicted over the period with the New Beith (SA2) expected to expand by 13,648 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 234.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in New Beith was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows New Beith experienced approximately 41 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 205 homes. As of FY-26, 27 approvals have been recorded. The average population growth per dwelling built in the area was 11.1 people per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $395,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY-26, $8,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, New Beith records markedly lower building activity, 70.0% below the regional average per person. The area's new building activity comprises 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 129 people per dwelling approval, New Beith exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 14,399 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

New Beith has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees New Beith performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

New Beith has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%. The area's unemployment rate is lower than Greater Brisbane's, at 3.1% compared to 4.0%, and workforce participation is higher at 75.8%. Key employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 10.8% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, while labour force grew by 2.8%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8% and a drop in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from QLD to 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth rates may differ based on industry-specific projections. Applying these projections to New Beith's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, New Beith suburb had median income among taxpayers at $56,586 and average income at $64,630. Both figures are below national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively in Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $62,194 and average income is $71,035. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data for 2021, incomes in New Beith rank highly nationally, between 81st and 94th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis shows that the majority, 40.8% (2,503 residents), fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with broader regional trends of 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 42.6% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

New Beith's dwellings, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in New Beith stood at 18.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 77.2% and rented ones at 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,289, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. Weekly rent in New Beith was recorded at $550, higher than Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, New Beith's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 94.7% of all households, including 63.5% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 5.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 5.3%, with lone person households at 4.8% and group households at 0.4%. The median household size is 3.5 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

Educational achievement in New Beith places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's university qualification rate is 17.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 32.8%. Educational participation is high, with 33.3% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.2% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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New Beith's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

New Beith's health outcomes data shows exceptional results, with younger cohorts experiencing a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has private health cover at approximately 53% of its total population (~3,239 people), leading the average SA2 area and exceeding Greater Brisbane's rate of 50.6%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.4 and 6.6% of residents respectively. Notably, 74.6% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.6% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 8.7%, with 533 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 11.4%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, New Beith records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

New Beith's cultural diversity aligns with the broader area, with 80.3% born in Australia, 91.8% being citizens, and 89.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is predominant, comprising 48.3%. The 'Other' religion category is slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to 1.0% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are English (29.8%), Australian (28.1%), and Other (8.9%). Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.2%, Samoans at 0.6%, and Dutch at 1.7%.

New Beith's population is younger than the national pattern

New Beith's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, New Beith has a higher concentration of 5-14 year-olds at 18.7%, but fewer 25-34 year-olds at 10.4%. This 5-14 concentration is well above the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.9% to 13.6% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 15.1% to 14.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for New Beith, with the 5-14 age group projected to grow by 214%, adding 2,454 residents to reach a total of 3,602.