New Beith
New Beith’s most distinctive feature is the combination of a 96th-percentile household income and a 99.4% separate-house share, despite a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national figure. The suburb has 5,642 residents across 19.35 square kilometres, with 3.5 people per household, 1.0 above the national comparison. It is a mortgage-led, family-sized market rather than a compact apartment area: 76.9% of occupied dwellings are mortgaged and 92.5% have four or more bedrooms. Compared with nearby Greenbank, New Beith reads as a newer development setting, supported by 334 development matters in 12 months and a forecast 4.0% annual growth rate.
Population
5,642
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,779/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
349
New Beith suits buyers prioritising land, extra bedrooms and a newer detached setting, but a current median house price is not available, so budgeting needs to start with comparable listings and lending capacity. Separate houses make up 99.4% of dwellings, while 92.5% contain four or more bedrooms and only 0.6% are apartments. The typical mortgage repayment is $2,289 a month, with mortgage costs equal to 19.0% of household income and no mortgage stress flag. Household income sits at the 96th percentile nationally, helping explain that relatively manageable ratio. With 76.9% of households carrying a mortgage and average household size at 3.5, 1.0 above the national figure, demand centres on families seeking space rather than small-unit convenience. Compare block conditions, drainage and commute times at each address before committing.
For Buyers
New Beith suits buyers prioritising land, extra bedrooms and a newer detached setting, but a current median house price is not available, so budgeting needs to start with comparable listings and lending capacity. Separate houses make up 99.4% of dwellings, while 92.5% contain four or more bedrooms and only 0.6% are apartments. The typical mortgage repayment is $2,289 a month, with mortgage costs equal to 19.0% of household income and no mortgage stress flag. Household income sits at the 96th percentile nationally, helping explain that relatively manageable ratio. With 76.9% of households carrying a mortgage and average household size at 3.5, 1.0 above the national figure, demand centres on families seeking space rather than small-unit convenience. Compare block conditions, drainage and commute times at each address before committing.
For Investors
Investor appeal rests more on tenant scarcity and corridor growth than on a high-yield claim. Weekly rent is $550, vacancy is 2.9%, and only 4.3% of households rent, creating a small rental base compared with the 76.9% paying a mortgage and 18.3% owning outright. That owner-occupier concentration can support neighbourhood stability, but it may also make tenant demand less deep than in established apartment markets. Development activity reached 334 matters over 12 months, while the wider forecast points to 4.0% annual growth driven by internal migration. Household income ranks at the 96th percentile compared with the national distribution, which can support rental payments. Investors should still stress-test vacancy, insurance and maintenance costs rather than assume growth alone will lift returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
562
Last 12 Months
349
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+627.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
New Beith has a family-heavy but gradually ageing profile. Median age is 35, 5 years below national, while average household size is 3.5, 1.0 above the national comparison. Couples with children account for 64.0% of families, compared with 29.8% couples without children; one-parent families are 5.7%. English ancestry is the largest reported group at 2,353 people, followed by Other at 701, Scottish at 551, Irish at 477 and German at 303. Overseas-born residents comprise 19.7%, 1.9 percentage points below the national figure, and university attainment is 23.0%, 7.1 points below national. Christianity and no religion are close at 2,603 and 2,560 people. The forecast Aging trajectory and a 3.4-point rise in senior share suggest services will need to adapt as established households grow older.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.4%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
New Beith’s housing stock is concentrated in large detached homes: 99.4% are separate houses, 92.5% have four or more bedrooms, and apartments account for 0.6%. That form matches the 3.5-person average household size, 1.0 above national, but it narrows choice for singles and downsizers. Tenure is strongly mortgage-led, with 76.9% paying a mortgage, 18.3% owning outright and 4.3% renting. Weekly rent is $550 and rent equals 19.8% of household income, while mortgage costs equal 19.0%, both recorded without stress flags. A median sale price is unavailable, so buyers should compare recent like-for-like four-bedroom sales rather than apply a unit-market benchmark. Affordability improved from 56.2 in 2011 to 39.5 in 2021, a shift that may have supported ownership demand compared with more expensive growth fronts.
Mortgage / mo
$2,289
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $550.
$630
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $630
HH Size
3.5
Personal Income / wk
$1,035
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.9%
Unoccupied
47
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
64.0%
Couples with children
29.8%
Couples, no children
5.7%
Single parent
1,585
Total families
Economy & Employment
New Beith’s employment base combines practical and service industries. Construction is the largest industry at 14.0% with 272 workers, followed by Healthcare at 13.6% and 264, Education at 11.9% and 232, Manufacturing at 10.2% and 199, and Public Administration at 8.8% and 172. The occupation mix supports that spread: Trades lead at 568 people, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 503, Professionals at 502, Managers at 388 and Community/Personal roles at 307. Labour-force participation is 75.9%, unemployment is 3.1% and 2,030 people work full-time, indicating an engaged workforce. Economic resources are especially strong at SEIFA IER decile 10, while education and occupation sit at decile 5; IRSAD is decile 7 and disadvantage is decile 8. That gap suggests household capacity is higher than formal education signals, consistent with the large trades and clerical base.
Unemployment
3.1%
Labour Force
3,166
Unemployed
98
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.2%
Part-time
25.6%
Participation
75.9%
Employed
3,068
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.0%
Postgraduate
4.2%
Born Overseas
19.7%
Dwellings
1,572
Transport to Work
Daily life is highly car dependent: 79.0% of residents drive to work, compared with only 1.0% using public transport and 0.3% walking or cycling. That pattern reflects a low-density setting of 291.5 people per square kilometre, where private vehicles are more practical for commuting, shopping and services. Working from home reaches 15.8%, giving some households flexibility, while the 96th-percentile household income can support spending on larger homes and private transport. Social conditions are solid but not uniform: IRSAD sits in decile 7, IER is in the top decile, and 4.1% of residents need assistance. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, New Beith is better suited to buyers who accept driving and plan trips around regional centres. Check travel times, road access, drainage and exact service catchments at the property level.
Drive
79.0%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
0.3%
Work from Home
15.8%
Population Forecast
+4.0%/yr
(+534 people/yr)
High GrowthNew Beith is positioned for strong expansion, with forecast trend growth of 4.0% a year and a 79.7% population change across the wider area over 10 years. Internal migration is the primary driver, fitting a corridor that attracts households seeking newer detached homes and more space. The forecast labels the trajectory Aging, with the senior share rising 3.4 points and the young share falling 3.5 points, so growth is not purely youth-led. The dedicated gentrification forecast has a score of 0 and the stage New development, while the shift profile records a score of 9 and labels the area Not gentrifying. Compared with an established suburb, this points to infrastructure and service demand being shaped by new housing delivery, family formation and gradual ageing rather than inner-city renewal.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+42
Net Internal / yr
+599
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How New Beith compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Beith a good suburb to live in?
New Beith can suit households wanting large detached homes, strong incomes and a newer growth setting. Separate houses account for 99.4% of dwellings and 92.5% have four or more bedrooms. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, it is more car dependent, with 79.0% driving to work and only 1.0% using public transport.
What is the median house price in New Beith?
There is no reliable current median house price to quote for New Beith. The suburb is dominated by separate houses at 99.4%, while the typical weekly rent is $550. Buyers should compare recent sales for similar four-bedroom homes and consider that 76.9% of households are paying a mortgage.
What schools are in New Beith?
Check primary and secondary options, enrolment zones and travel times using the exact property address, because catchments can cross suburb boundaries. New Beith has an average household size of 3.5 people and 15.8% of residents work from home, but those figures should not be compared with school availability or sector choice.
Is New Beith safe?
A precise safety verdict requires current police statistics for the relevant streets and reporting period. New Beith’s median age is 35 and 4.1% of residents need assistance, but neither measure can be compared directly with crime risk. Review recent Queensland Police information, visit the area at different times and inspect lighting and road conditions.
Is New Beith good for property investment?
New Beith has a possible investment case, but returns need careful testing. Weekly rent is $550, vacancy is 2.9% and development activity reached 334 matters in 12 months. Forecast growth is 4.0% annually and is driven by internal migration. Compared with a deeper rental market, the 4.3% renter share may limit tenant depth.
How is New Beith's population changing?
The wider area is forecast to record 79.7% population change over 10 years, with annual growth of 4.0% driven by internal migration. The trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share is up 3.4 points and the young share is down 3.5 points. Compared with a youth-led growth area, future demand should include more services for established and older households.
What development is occurring in New Beith?
New Beith is classified as New development, with 334 development matters recorded over 12 months. The forecast growth rate is 4.0% annually and the primary driver is internal migration. Compared with an established suburb, this level of activity points to continuing demand for roads, services and family housing as the area expands.
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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