Moving to Beechmont QLD 4211
What the official numbers say about living in Beechmont — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,604 a week.
About 90% of homes are owner-occupied and 9% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Beechmont grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (791 → 848 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Afrikaans, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Beechmont scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 24% work from home.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 29.3 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 75 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 3 parks — see them all on the Beechmont profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Beechmont State School 1.1 km · Numinbah Valley State School 3.8 km
Parks and reserves: Nell Scott Park 800 m · Graceleigh Park 1 km · Windabout Reserve 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Beechmont, most often seen first: Lewin's Honeyeater · Torresian Crow · Pied Currawong · Laughing Kookaburra · Eastern Whipbird · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Beechmont, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechmont here | 848 | — | 7/10 | 47% |
| Springbrook | 705 | — | 4/10 | 90% |
| Lower Beechmont | 1,067 | — | 6/10 | 83% |
| Canungra | 1,436 | — | 6/10 | 65% |
| Tallai | 4,465 | — | 9/10 | 53% |
| Gilston | 2,669 | — | 9/10 | 46% |
| Bonogin | 4,896 | — | 10/10 | 84% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Scenic Rim — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wright — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4211 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Beechmont profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 9% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 791 people to 848. It sits about 75 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Scenic Rim council, and the federal seat is Wright.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Beechmont vs Springbrook · Beechmont vs Lower Beechmont.
Nearby guides: Springbrook · Lower Beechmont · Canungra · Tallai · Gilston · Bonogin.
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