Lower Beechmont QLD 4211
Lower Beechmont sits 85 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Census data records 1,067 residents with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $81,640 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The town grew 2.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $410 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,730. Lower Beechmont is characterised by high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
Is Lower Beechmont a good town?
Lower Beechmont scores a C (37/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit.
Car-dependent
Walkability 17/100 · 85.2 km · 71 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $972K
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 66/100 · Crime 54/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 6/10 · median age 42 · 1,067 residents
Liveability Rating
37 / 100 · Ranked #814 in QLDEach bar is Lower Beechmont's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
37 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataLower Beechmont's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $972,000, roughly 16% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$971,500
Based on 48 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 9 sales $1.04M
- 3 bed 25 sales $910K
- 4 bed 13 sales $1.05M
Land
$690,000
Based on only 9 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Lower Beechmont are currently listed at around $1.02 million on average. Based on 8 houses listed in the past six months.
$1.02M
8 houses listed in the last 6 months.
8 of the suburb's 403 dwellings (2.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Lower Beechmont rent for around $750 a week on average, based on 3 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$750/wk
3 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
3 rentals advertised against an estimated 54 rented homes (5.6%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202579 Severely unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 38% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4211.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$750/week ($39,000 a year) on a $1.02 million median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Lower Beechmont safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Lower Beechmont sits in the moderate band, with 21 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 2000% on the prior year.
21 offences
2000.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202417 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Lower Beechmont is very car-dependent on foot — at 17/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Lower Beechmont.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 370
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Gold Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Lower Beechmont is home to about 1,100 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $82,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,067
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$81,640/yr
Census Median Rent
$410/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,730/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$41,288/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.2%
Total Dwellings
403
Owner-Occupier Rate
86.6%
Houses
98.5%
Rental Stress
26.1%
Mortgage Stress
25.4%
Work From Home
23.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.2%
- Employment Rate
- 62.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 47.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
12 residents (1.1%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
7.3% of residents (73) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (54).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 997 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
3% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (15 of 546).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,298 a year through Gold Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Gold Coast
In the year to August 2026, 7,196 new dwellings were approved across Gold Coast. That mix is 1,146 houses and 6,050 units. Approvals are down 34.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Gold Coast Native Title Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. No native title claim is currently registered here, so the last registered claimant remains the Aboriginal party.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 19.3 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.91 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 4 · NO₂ 0.
From the Parkwood (Gold Coast, South East Queensland) monitoring station, 15.2 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Hinze Dam, 4.9 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 219 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 19.6 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,556 mm
- 102 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 28.7°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 10.8°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4211, 610 of 54,185 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.8% (1,493 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4211, 15,468 rooftop-solar systems totalling 100.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 23,261 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 893 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
39 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4211.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $971,500 this is $221,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Scott Buchholz Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scott Buchholz | 42.0% | 58.0% | +2.9 |
| 2022 | Scott Buchholz | 39.1% | 60.9% | -3.7 |
| 2019 | Scott Buchholz | 35.4% | 64.6% | +5.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Ros Bates Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ros Bates LNP | 63.9% |
| 2020 | Ros Bates LNP | 60.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Lower Beechmont
Is Lower Beechmont a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Lower Beechmont is moderate (54/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Lower Beechmont?
Lower Beechmont has a moderate recorded bushfire history (66/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Lower Beechmont a good place to live?
Lower Beechmont has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (37/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Lower Beechmont?
Lower Beechmont, QLD had a population of 1,067 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Lower Beechmont, QLD?
The postcode for Lower Beechmont, QLD is 4211.
How far is Lower Beechmont from Brisbane?
Lower Beechmont is 85 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 71 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Lower Beechmont?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Lower Beechmont was $81,640 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Lower Beechmont?
The median advertised rent in Lower Beechmont is $750 a week for houses (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Lower Beechmont?
The median age of residents in Lower Beechmont was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Lower Beechmont at risk of bushfire?
Lower Beechmont has a moderate recorded bushfire history (66/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Lower Beechmont walkable?
Lower Beechmont scores 17/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Lower Beechmont?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Lower Beechmont (Parkwood (Gold Coast, South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 19.3 µg/m³. That puts Lower Beechmont below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Lower Beechmont?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Lower Beechmont, Hinze Dam (4.9 km away), summer days average 28.7°C, winter nights 10.8°C, 1,556 mm of rain a year over 102 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Lower Beechmont?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Lower Beechmont belong to?
Lower Beechmont sits within the Gold Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Lower Beechmont?
The average residential rates bill through Gold Coast is $1,298 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Lower Beechmont?
Across Gold Coast, 7,196 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 34.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Lower Beechmont in?
Lower Beechmont sits within the federal Division of Wright, currently held by Scott Buchholz (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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