Beachmere
QLD 4510 • Greater Brisbane
About Beachmere
Beachmere is a coastal town and locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, located approximately 59 kilometres north of Brisbane CBD and 12 kilometres south-east of Caboolture. The 2021 census recorded a population of 4,782, reflecting its status as a growing seaside community within the booming Moreton Bay region. Situated on the shores of Pumicestone Passage with views toward Bribie Island, Beachmere has a relaxed coastal character blended with a rural atmosphere. The suburb attracts families, retirees and sea-changers drawn to its waterfront position and relative affordability.
Beachmere offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle centred on the water, with fishing, boating and beach activities central to community life. The suburb has a neighbourhood shopping centre, local parks, and primary school, while larger retail and services are accessed in nearby Caboolture. The Pumicestone Passage corridor is ecologically significant, and the area borders wetlands popular with birdwatchers and kayakers. Working industries in the area include health care, construction and manufacturing, with many residents commuting to Caboolture or Brisbane for employment.
Beachmere falls under postcode 4510 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pumicestone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Translink Route 648 — Caboolture Station ~25–35 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ No direct train access; residents drive to Caboolture station. The Bruce Highway provides the main road link to Brisbane.
Limited walkability with basic local amenities reachable on foot. Most daily needs require a car or short drive to Caboolture.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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670 Beachmere Road
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James Road
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176 Dobson Lane
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Suite 12 & 14, 42-44 King Street
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129 Toohey Street
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100 McKean Street
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34 Cottrill Road
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44 Manley Street
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200 Old Gympie Road
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Lee Street
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12 George Street
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1-63 The Abbey Place
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55 Smiths Road
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30 Beerburrum Road
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Del Rosso Road
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Torrens Road
Housing 2021 Census
29 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 344
- 2. New Zealand 188
- 3. Philippines 36
- 4. Scotland 34
- 5. South Africa 32
- 6. Germany 29
- 7. Netherlands 24
- 8. Ireland 18
- 9. United States 18
- 10. Papua New Guinea 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)