Beaudesert (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recently verified locations by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Beaudesert has an estimated residency of 7,594 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 842 people (12.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 6,752 individuals. The variation is calculated from a resident headcount of 7,477, determined by Districts through analysing the latest ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) along with 339 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 174 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and potential capacity for additional housing. The 12.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Beaudesert since the 2021 census was higher than the national figure (9.3%) and the state level, placing it among the regional leaders for growth. Population increases in the locality were mostly driven by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the total demographic gains lately.

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The suburb of Beaudesert possesses a balanced workforce distributed between professional roles and manual trades, with a strong presence in vital service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.9% according to Districts regional datasets. In March 2026, there were 3,046 employed local residents, while the joblessness rate stood 2.6% higher than the 4.3% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Additionally, workforce participation is considerably lower at 53.2% compared to the 70.4% seen in Greater Brisbane. Based on Census data, a modest 8.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The suburb of Beaudesert has income levels that track below the national average based on tax records compiled by Districts for the financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the suburb of Beaudesert earn a median income of $46,480 and an average income of $55,758, which contrasts with Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated at roughly $51,760 for the median and $62,092 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Beaudesert all rank within the 5th to 9th percentiles nationwide. The most common weekly earning bracket is $400 - 799, containing 30.3% of the community ( people), whereas the - bracket is the most common across the wider metropolitan area at . Affordability pressures are significant, with residents retaining only of their earnings, placing the area in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Beaudesert consisted of 79.8% standalone houses and 20.1% alternative options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. At the same time, outright home ownership in the suburb of Beaudesert reached 30.2%, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (23.9%) or rented (45.9%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,450, tracking below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. Weekly rents had a median of $310, compared to $380 in metropolitan Brisbane. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Beaudesert are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Beaudesert at 65.4%, which includes couples with children at 20.7%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single-parent households at 17.4%. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.6%, consisting of lone-person households at 32.1% and group shared homes at 2.6%. The typical household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The suburb of Beaudesert faces educational differences, with university attainment rates at 10.3%, which is much lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation presents a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 7.6% of the population, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate degrees at 1.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly common, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 32.1%.

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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 7 active passenger stops within the suburb of Beaudesert, which are served by buses. These stops are connected to 1 distinct routes that provide a total of 201 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is low, with residents living an average of 1095 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, the vast majority of workers travel outside the suburb, and private vehicles remain the primary choice for 94% of commutes. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A low 8.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Significant health issues are present in the suburb of Beaudesert based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, which affect both older and younger age groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 49% of the population, representing about 3,743 individuals. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane coverage level of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Beaudesert shows lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.3% of the community, 87.5% of residents born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 54.4% of the local population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 44 years in the suburb of Beaudesert is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (13.6%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (8.8%) than in Greater Brisbane. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 8.6% to 10.3% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 demographic has decreased from 9.9% to 8.8%. Looking forward to 2041, projections indicate major changes in the local age profile. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to increase significantly, growing by people () from to . Combined groups aged and over will represent of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the area, while the to and to age brackets are expected to decrease in size.

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Beaudesert currently has an estimated 394 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 236 children aged 0-2 and 157 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 19% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 372 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 756. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.