New Beith (Qld)

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According to ABS population releases and address validations performed by Districts since the Census, the suburb of New Beith has an estimated population of 6,187 as of May 2026. This marks a rise of 545 people (9.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,642 people. The change is calculated from the resident population of 5,770, which was estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 113 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 327 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of personal space and room for prospective growth. The 9.7% growth rate for the suburb of New Beith since the 2021 census was higher than the national benchmark of 9.3%, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population gains were mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The suburb of New Beith has a balanced labor force split between white and blue collar jobs, with the construction sector showing notable representation, and an unemployment rate of only 0.8% according to statistical area data compiled by Districts. As of March 2026, there are 3,192 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 3.5% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while workforce participation is relatively typical at 75.1% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates a moderate 15.1% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.

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Based on Districts' compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of New Beith recorded a median taxpayer income of $56,586 and an average of $64,630. These figures are below the national average and compare to $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Adjusted for the 11.36% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $63,014 (median) and $71,972 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of New Beith are high, ranking between the 81st and 94th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket is the most common, accounting for 40.8% of residents ( people), compared to across the region. Economic strength is reflected in the of households with high weekly earnings above which supports consumer spending. High housing costs take up of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the th decile.

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The distribution of housing types in the suburb of New Beith at the last Census showed 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings like semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative options, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in Brisbane metro. Outright home ownership in the suburb of New Beith was below the Brisbane metro average at 18.5%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (77.2%) or rented (4.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,289, and the median weekly rent was $550, which compares to Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Compared nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of New Beith are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Family households make up the vast majority at 94.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children (63.5%), couples without children (25.6%), and single-parent households (5.5%). Non-family households account for the remaining 5.3%, with lone-person households at 4.8% and group households at 0.4%. The average household size of 3.5 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational challenges exist in the area, with the university qualification rate of 17.0% sitting well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (32.8%).

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Health metrics indicate positive outcomes for residents of the suburb of New Beith, with mortality and chronic condition rates aligning closely with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low among the general population, though higher among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 area, representing approximately 53% of the population (~3,267 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb of New Beith aligns closely with regional averages for cultural diversity, with 80.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 89.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 48.3% of the population. The most visible difference in religious affiliation is in the Other category, which represents 0.9% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of New Beith is 35 years, which is very close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly younger than the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of New Beith has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (18.6%) but a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (10.4%). The concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds is well above the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 12.9% to 13.8%, while the 45 to 54 group declined from 15.1% to 13.7%. Projections for 2041 point to significant shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach .

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New Beith currently has an estimated 439 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 280 children aged 0-2 and 186 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 153% by 2041 (to approximately 1,111 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 889. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.