Beaudesert
A 45.2% renting share sits alongside a strongly detached housing stock, with 79.8% of homes being separate houses and 42.7% containing 3 bedrooms. Beaudesert's median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, while household income sits at the 16.1st percentile, pointing to a more budget-sensitive market than the national middle. Compared with a growth-corridor choice such as nearby Jimboomba, Beaudesert suits households prioritising an established town setting, local services and car access. The 10.0% vacancy rate and 1.56% annual growth trend create a mixed picture of available rental supply and ongoing demand.
Population
6,752
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,066/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
67
Homebuyers need to separate affordability signals from the missing median sale price. A $1,450 monthly mortgage figure sits alongside $310 weekly rent, while mortgage repayments absorb 31.4% of household income, above the 29.1% rent-to-income figure and indicating greater pressure for leveraged buyers. The stock is predominantly detached, with 79.8% separate houses and only 0.3% apartments; 42.7% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 36.3% have 4 or more. With 30.0% owned outright, 23.7% mortgaged and 45.2% rented, Beaudesert is more renter-heavy than an outright-owner market. Compared with nearby Jimboomba, buyers should focus on the exact street, property condition and commuting needs rather than assume one town-wide price level.
For Buyers
Homebuyers need to separate affordability signals from the missing median sale price. A $1,450 monthly mortgage figure sits alongside $310 weekly rent, while mortgage repayments absorb 31.4% of household income, above the 29.1% rent-to-income figure and indicating greater pressure for leveraged buyers. The stock is predominantly detached, with 79.8% separate houses and only 0.3% apartments; 42.7% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 36.3% have 4 or more. With 30.0% owned outright, 23.7% mortgaged and 45.2% rented, Beaudesert is more renter-heavy than an outright-owner market. Compared with nearby Jimboomba, buyers should focus on the exact street, property condition and commuting needs rather than assume one town-wide price level.
For Investors
Rental demand has a substantial base, with 45.2% of occupied dwellings rented and weekly rent at $310. Vacancy is 10.0%, higher than in a tightly supplied market, so investors should allow for leasing competition and property-specific differences rather than assume automatic rent growth. The housing mix is led by 79.8% separate houses, which may appeal to households seeking more space. Development activity is notable at 58 applications in 12 months, including roadworks, electrical reticulation and an approval for 1 dwelling. The 1.56% annual trend, driven by internal migration, supports demand, but 7.8% unemployment and household income at the 16.1st percentile suggest thinner tenant buffers than in higher-income markets.
Development Activity
Total DAs
67
Last 12 Months
67
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Beaudesert
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
McAuley College (Beaudesert)
St Mary's School (Beaudesert)
Beaudesert State High School
Beaudesert State School
Demographics
Beaudesert has an older, more locally rooted profile than the national average: median age is 44, or 4 years higher, and 74.2% of residents stayed at the same address while turnover was 25.8%. University attainment is 13.2%, 16.9 percentage points below the national figure, and overseas-born residents account for 12.5%, 9.1 points below nationally. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 2,915, 800 and 704, while Christianity counts 3,269 and no religion 2,647. Couples without children make up 39.9% of families, compared with 31.5% with children, and one-parent families are 26.2%. For households comparing Beaudesert with nearby Jimboomba, this older and lower-university profile suggests a town shaped more by established households than by recent graduate inflows.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.8%
Houses
18.0%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Beaudesert's tenure pattern is split: 30.0% of homes are owned outright, 23.7% have a mortgage and 45.2% are rented. That rental share is higher than the outright-owner share, while the 10.0% vacancy rate gives renters more choice than in a tightly constrained market. Housing is detached-dominant, with 79.8% separate houses, 18.0% semi-detached dwellings and just 0.3% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 42.7% and four-plus-bedroom homes 36.3%, consistent with family-scale stock despite a modest 2.3-person average household size. Mortgage repayments reach 31.4% of income, above 29.1% for rent, and mortgage stress is flagged while rent stress is not. Compared with nearby Jimboomba, buyers should assess dwelling type and tenure street by street because the suburb-wide mix does not reveal individual property condition.
Mortgage / mo
$1,450
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $310.
$550
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $550 · units $420
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$575
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.0%
Unoccupied
290
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.4% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.5%
Couples with children
39.9%
Couples, no children
26.2%
Single parent
1,750
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Beaudesert's largest industry at 18.3% and 242 workers, followed by construction at 13.1% and 173, education at 12.3% and 163, retail at 8.0% and 106, and public administration at 7.6% and 101. This service-and-trades base matches the leading occupations: labourers 404, trades 360, community and personal service 346, machinery and drivers 268, and clerical and admin 263. Labour-force participation is 47.2%, unemployment is 7.8% and full-time employment is 55.3%, indicating a smaller and softer workforce than stronger employment centres. Household income ranks at the 16.1st percentile, while SEIFA places education and occupation in decile 1, economic resources in decile 3, IRSD in decile 2 and IRSAD in decile 1. Compared with national conditions, the low socio-economic deciles are consistent with lower incomes and participation despite the presence of healthcare and education industries.
Unemployment
7.8%
Labour Force
2,596
Unemployed
202
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.3%
Part-time
34.0%
Participation
47.2%
Employed
2,394
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.2%
Postgraduate
1.9%
Born Overseas
12.5%
Dwellings
2,620
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented: 81.3% of commuters drive, compared with 0.4% using public transport, while 9.2% work from home and 3.2% walk or cycle. Four local schools cover government and Catholic sectors, with both primary and high-school provision across the 2 sectors. Check enrolment zones against the exact address because catchments can affect access more than suburb boundaries. Review recent Queensland Police crime maps before choosing a street because no local crime-rate figure is available. Social connection is supported by a 14.6% volunteering rate, while IRSAD is in decile 1, below the national median, signalling substantial socio-economic disadvantage. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, Beaudesert needs more planning around school runs, appointments and other daily trips.
Drive
81.3%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
3.2%
Work from Home
9.2%
Population Forecast
+1.56%/yr
(+260 people/yr)
EstablishedBeaudesert's growth outlook is positive but not uniform. The forecast trend is 1.56% a year, with internal migration identified as the primary driver, so demand is more likely to come from people relocating within the country than from purely local expansion. Population change across the wider area is 18.5% over 10 years, while the trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share up 6.0 percentage points and the young share down 3.2 points. The gentrification picture is mixed: the score is 50 with an Active stage, while the aging shift is scored 22 and labelled Early signs. Compared with no-growth established markets, 1.56% annual momentum and 58 development applications in 12 months support continued change, while aging may temper the pace of family-led demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+52
Net Internal / yr
+384
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +31% since 2011, Net internal migration +384/yr, Accelerating: 12% → 17%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Beaudesert compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaudesert a good suburb to live in?
Many households will find Beaudesert practical because 79.8% of homes are separate houses, 4 local schools span government and Catholic sectors, and 81.3% of commuters drive. Its median age is 44, above the national figure, so the setting is more established than a young apartment market.
What is the median house price in Beaudesert?
A current median house price is not available for Beaudesert. Buyers can still benchmark the $310 weekly rent, $1,450 monthly mortgage figure and 31.4% mortgage-to-income ratio, then obtain recent comparable sales for the exact property type.
What schools are in Beaudesert?
Beaudesert has 4 local schools across 2 sectors: government and Catholic. The mix includes primary and high-school provision, but enrolment zones should be checked for the exact address because catchments can affect access more than suburb boundaries.
Is Beaudesert safe?
A reliable crime-rate comparison is unavailable for Beaudesert, so it should not be labelled numerically safer or less safe than another suburb. Review recent Queensland Police maps and visit the exact street at different times; the local volunteering rate is 14.6%.
Is Beaudesert good for property investment?
Investment demand has support from a 45.2% renting share, $310 weekly rent and a 10.0% vacancy rate. However, 7.8% unemployment and household income at the 16.1st percentile point to thinner tenant buffers than in higher-income markets, so property selection and cash-flow testing matter.
How is Beaudesert's population changing?
Beaudesert's wider-area growth trend is 1.56% a year and is driven primarily by internal migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 6.0 percentage points and the young share down 3.2, so population change is positive but increasingly older in profile.
What development is happening in Beaudesert?
Development activity reached 58 applications in 12 months, including roadworks, electrical reticulation and a sampled approval for 1 dwelling. That volume may change infrastructure and housing choice, so buyers should check whether nearby works affect access, noise or construction timing.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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