Bethania
At 48 years, Bethania has an older resident profile, 8 years above the national comparison, with 6,333 people across 5.84 square kilometres. Detached homes account for 74.7%, while 34.0% of households rent. Compared with nearby Loganholme and Beenleigh, Bethania reads as an established residential pocket, although its household income percentile of 16.4 points to tighter budgets. The forecast trend is 2.45% annually, so demand may persist without quickly changing the suburb's mature character.
Population
6,333
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,074/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
154
Bethania suits buyers prioritising established detached stock over apartment living. Separate houses make up 74.7%, versus 0.2% apartments and 25.1% semi-detached homes, while 3-bedroom dwellings account for 50.0%. Because the housing mix is family-sized and 38.5% of homes are owned outright, the suburb can appeal to both families and downsizers. Affordability still needs care: rent is $340 a week, mortgage costs are listed at $1,500 a month, and mortgage stress reaches 32.3% of income, higher than rent stress at 31.7%. Use recent comparable sales for each street and dwelling type.
For Buyers
Bethania suits buyers prioritising established detached stock over apartment living. Separate houses make up 74.7%, versus 0.2% apartments and 25.1% semi-detached homes, while 3-bedroom dwellings account for 50.0%. Because the housing mix is family-sized and 38.5% of homes are owned outright, the suburb can appeal to both families and downsizers. Affordability still needs care: rent is $340 a week, mortgage costs are listed at $1,500 a month, and mortgage stress reaches 32.3% of income, higher than rent stress at 31.7%. Use recent comparable sales for each street and dwelling type.
For Investors
Bethania has a meaningful rental base, with 34.0% renting compared with 38.5% owning outright and 25.3% holding a mortgage. Weekly rent is $340 and vacancy is 6.4%, so tenant demand should be tested rather than assumed. Rental growth is 10.9%, while 146 development matters were recorded over 12 months, pointing to ongoing repair, subdivision and building activity. The forecast names migration as Balanced, making the case more about steady local demand than one migration surge. Without a suburb-wide median sale price, compare each property's yield, maintenance and resale prospects against nearby Loganholme and Beenleigh.
Development Activity
Total DAs
267
Last 12 Months
154
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+413.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Bethania
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Bethania Lutheran Primary School (Bethania)
Demographics
Bethania's median age is 48, 8 years above the national comparison, and its average household size is 2.2, 0.3 below the national figure. That older profile aligns with 46.3% couples without children and a 21.5% one-parent share, producing a mix of settled households and family support needs. English ancestry leads with 2,560 people, followed by Scottish ancestry at 624 and Irish ancestry at 600. Overseas-born residents are 29.5%, 7.9 percentage points above the national comparison, while university participation is 14.6%, 15.5 points below it. Compared with nearby Beenleigh, Bethania's profile appears more age-led than migration-led.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.7%
Houses
25.1%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Bethania's housing is firmly detached: 74.7% separate houses, 25.1% semi-detached and only 0.2% apartments. Three-bedroom dwellings lead at 50.0%, with 2-bedroom homes at 28.4% and 4-plus bedrooms at 17.6%, so the stock suits smaller families and established households more than high-rise buyers. Tenure is split between 38.5% owned outright, 25.3% with a mortgage and 34.0% rented. Household income sits at the 16.4th percentile, below the midpoint, helping explain rent stress of 31.7% and mortgage stress of 32.3%. Outright ownership is higher than mortgage ownership, reinforcing the suburb's mature housing profile.
Mortgage / mo
$1,500
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $340.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $600
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$602
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
170
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.7% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.3% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.2%
Couples with children
46.3%
Couples, no children
21.5%
Single parent
1,587
Total families
Economy & Employment
Bethania's employment base is led by healthcare at 23.2% of workers, followed by construction at 11.4%, education at 10.1%, retail at 9.5% and manufacturing at 7.9%. The occupational mix is practical: trades number 326, community and personal services 316, labourers 310, clerical and administration 268, and professionals 253. Participation is 43.8%, unemployment 8.4% and full-time work 58.4%, while 2,480 people are outside the labour force. The low participation fits a median age of 48 and an aging resident base. SEIFA is below the midpoint, with IEO and IRSD in decile 2, IER in decile 3 and IRSAD in decile 2, pointing to disadvantage compared with higher-ranked areas.
Unemployment
8.4%
Labour Force
2,352
Unemployed
197
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.4%
Part-time
31.7%
Participation
43.8%
Employed
2,155
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.6%
Postgraduate
3.1%
Born Overseas
29.5%
Dwellings
2,484
Transport to Work
Bethania is highly car-oriented: 79.0% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.4% using public transport, 1.5% walking or cycling and 10.1% working from home. That pattern makes proximity to work, shopping and services important because daily life is less transit-led. One local school is Bethania Lutheran Primary School, an independent non-state provider; families should check enrolment zones and nearby options across the Logan corridor rather than infer quality from location. IRSAD is in decile 2, below the national midpoint, and 15.8% of residents need assistance. Review recent Queensland Police incident information before deciding.
Drive
79.0%
Public Transport
3.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
10.1%
Population Forecast
+2.45%/yr
(+321 people/yr)
EstablishedBethania's growth outlook is steady but not uniform. The forecast trend is 2.45% a year and its primary migration driver is Balanced, suggesting demand is spread across local and incoming households rather than dominated by one stream. Population change across the wider area is 42.2% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. The affordability trend is marked Improving, moving from 60.0 in 2011 to 52.1 in 2021, while rent growth reached 10.9%. Gentrification signals remain tentative: the score is 34 at Early signs, while the shift profile records score 5 and stage Not gentrifying. Compared with a rapid-redevelopment suburb, Bethania's established base should moderate change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+134
Net Internal / yr
+144
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +49% since 2011, Net internal migration +144/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bethania compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethania a good suburb to live in?
Bethania can suit buyers wanting established, mostly detached housing and an older resident base. Median age is 48, 74.7% of homes are separate houses and 79.0% commute by car, so it is more practical for drivers than households seeking a transit-led lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Bethania?
For Bethania, buyers should use recent comparable sales for the specific street and dwelling type rather than rely on a single suburb-wide figure. The housing mix is 74.7% separate houses, 25.1% semi-detached homes and 50.0% three-bedroom dwellings, making like-for-like comparison important.
What schools are in Bethania?
The local school is Bethania Lutheran Primary School, an independent non-state provider. Check the exact enrolment zone and nearby Logan corridor options, since school access can differ by address. Bethania has 1 named local school in the suburb.
Is Bethania safe?
Check recent Queensland Police incident information and visit the streets you are considering at different times. Livability indicators include 79.0% car commuting and an IRSAD decile of 2, which point to practical access and socioeconomic conditions rather than provide a crime verdict.
Is Bethania good for property investment?
Bethania may suit investors seeking established rental stock, but returns depend on purchase price and property condition. Renting is 34.0%, weekly rent is $340, vacancy is 6.4% and 146 development matters were recorded over 12 months. Compare each asset with Loganholme and Beenleigh before committing.
How is Bethania's population changing?
Bethania's population is 6,333 today, with the wider-area forecast showing 42.2% population change over 10 years. The annual trend is 2.45%, migration is labelled Balanced and the shift trajectory is Mixed, so growth looks sustained but not uniform rather than a single rapid expansion.
What development is happening in Bethania?
There were 146 development matters in the latest 12-month period, including dwelling repairs and a 1-into-2-lot plan sealing example. That volume suggests ongoing small-scale renewal rather than proof of a major new estate, so check current approvals for any property-specific impact.
How much is rent in Bethania?
Weekly rent is $340 and 34.0% of households rent. Rent stress reaches 31.7%, so tenants should compare total transport and utility costs with nearby Logan suburbs rather than judge affordability from the weekly figure alone.
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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