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Beenleigh

QLD 4207 • Greater Brisbane

8,425
Population (2021)
$33,384
Median Income
7.70 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
Transport HubAffordableMulticulturalHistoricGrowth Suburb

About Beenleigh

Beenleigh is a major suburban centre in the City of Logan, located 40 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD and 50 kilometres north of the Gold Coast. With a population of around 8,400, this historic suburb serves as a regional hub for the Logan area. The suburb has a diverse, multicultural community with a younger average age (20-39) and a higher proportion of renters (55%) than the Queensland average.

As a key transport hub, Beenleigh offers excellent rail connectivity on both the Beenleigh and Gold Coast train lines. The suburb features Beenleigh Marketplace shopping centre, the historic Beenleigh Rum Distillery (Australia's oldest registered distillery), and proximity to Logan Hospital. With median house prices around 00-730k, it offers affordable entry to the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor with strong infrastructure and ongoing development.

Beenleigh falls under postcode 4207 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macalister electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4207
Urban Area
Logan - Surrounds
LGA / Council
Logan
Federal Electorate
Forde
State Electorate
Macalister
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.71°, 153.20°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
7.70 km²
Elevation
9m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Holmview
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple local routes — Logan Central / Springwood 15-25 min
  • Route 540, 545 — Browns Plains / Logan Hyperdome 20-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
45-55 min to Central
By Bus
Local buses connect to train
By Car (Peak)
50-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-40 min

🛣️ Major rail hub. All-stops Beenleigh Line terminates here. Express Gold Coast services also stop. Station upgrade planned under Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre has shops, services, and train station within walking distance. Outer areas more car-dependent.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Main Street & Bellews Street Beenleigh 4207 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Beenleigh Market Place, 114-118 George Street Beenleigh 4207 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,387
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
11.7%

326 state housing + 60 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,252
Census 2021
8,425
▲ 2.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,612
Income 2021
$33,384
▲ 20.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,583
Born Overseas 1,867

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 651
  • 2. England 234
  • 3. Philippines 147
  • 4. India 84
  • 5. Papua New Guinea 40
  • 6. Scotland 38
  • 7. Vietnam 36
  • 8. Germany 28
  • 9. China 26
  • 10. South Africa 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,201
Australian 2,758
Irish 773
Scottish 663
German 468
Australian Aboriginal 390
Maori 316
Filipino 186
New Zealander 156
Italian 143

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,148
Both parents born in Australia
2,288
Both parents born overseas
1,007
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.4%
Christianity
39.3%
Islam
1.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
437 (5.2%)
5-14 years
1,001 (11.9%)
15-19 years
505 (6.0%)
20-24 years
631 (7.5%)
25-34 years
1,228 (14.6%)
35-44 years
1,065 (12.6%)
45-54 years
1,168 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,056 (12.5%)
65-74 years
844 (10.0%)
75-84 years
381 (4.5%)
85+ years
110 (1.3%)

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