Beerwah
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Beerwah, QLD 4519.
About Beerwah
Welcome to Beerwah
Beerwah sits on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, roughly 80 kilometres north of Brisbane, in the shadow of the Glass House Mountains. It's a town built around the rail line and the mountains that surround it, with a relaxed country feel that still puts the beaches and cafés of the coast within easy reach.
The suburb has become a popular landing spot for families and tree-changers drawn by its space, its schools and its sense of community, while still offering a straightforward commute to bigger centres. With Peachester, Mellum and the Glass House Mountains themselves as neighbours, Beerwah trades on a mix of rural outlook and small-town convenience.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Beerwah moves at a gentler pace than the coastal strip further east. The town centre has a handful of cafés, bakeries and pubs that double as the social hub, and the Australia Zoo — one of the region's biggest drawcards — sits right on the doorstep, bringing a steady flow of visitors and a bit of buzz to an otherwise quiet town. Weekends tend to revolve around the Glass House Mountains, with locals heading out for a walk, a picnic or simply to take in the view of the volcanic peaks that dominate the skyline.
Getting around
Beerwah railway station is on the Sunshine Coast line, giving residents a direct rail link south to Brisbane and north to Landsborough, Nambour and the coast — a genuine drawcard for anyone who needs to commute but doesn't want to drive every day. The Bruce Highway and the Steve Irwin Way provide the main road connections, linking Beerwah to Caloundra and the beaches to the east, and to Maleny and the hinterland towns to the west. A car is still the most practical way to get around locally, particularly for reaching neighbouring Peachester and Mellum.
Schools & families
Education options are a strong part of Beerwah's appeal to families. Beerwah State School and Beerwah State High School cover the public system through primary and secondary years, while Glasshouse Christian College offers a faith-based option from prep through to year 12. My Independent School adds another alternative for families seeking a different style of schooling. With a median age of 40 and a population of 7,734, Beerwah has the feel of a well-established family town rather than a fast-growing satellite suburb.
Parks & recreation
The Glass House Mountains National Park is the obvious centrepiece, with its walking tracks and lookouts drawing hikers and day-trippers from across the region. Closer to home, Beerwah has local sporting fields, parks and reserves that give the town a genuine outdoor, active character, and the surrounding rural land offers plenty of room for horses, hobby farms and larger blocks that wouldn't be possible closer to the coast.
Housing & architecture
Beerwah's housing stock reflects its semi-rural setting. Detached houses dominate the market, making up 74% of current listings, with land parcels accounting for a further 16% — a sign of ongoing new development on the town's fringes. Townhouses (7%) and apartments or units (2%) are a minor part of the mix, underlining that this is very much a house-and-land suburb rather than a medium-density one.
The property market
Beerwah's property market has been on a strong run, with house prices climbing 18.2% recently to bring the median to $1.09 million. Median rent sits at $820 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants as well as buyers. The mix of larger acreage-style blocks, established family homes and newer land releases gives the market some breadth, and the suburb's rail access and lifestyle appeal have helped underpin the recent growth, making it one of the hinterland's more closely watched pockets for both owner-occupiers and investors.
Market snapshot
Beerwah property market
Median sale price
$1.09m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$820
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$898k
Median
$1.09m
Premium
$1.53m
Days on market
21
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
74
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +10.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Beerwah by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Beerwah, QLD 4519.
Population
7,734
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,512
median, per week
Median rent
$390
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Beerwah
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Beerwah
$1.09m
6 Maidenhair Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.01m
15 Whistler Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.32m
18 Alfs Pinch Road
Sold ~July 2026
$870k
5/2 North Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.02m
5 Crumpton Place
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
5/17 Greber Road
Sold ~July 2026
$960k
2/2643 Old Gympie Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.46m
28 Toriana Place
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Beerwah suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Beerwah?
The median house price in Beerwah, QLD is $1.09m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.2%.
How much is rent in Beerwah?
The median weekly rent in Beerwah is around $820 per week.
Is Beerwah a good place to live?
Beerwah is a rural town and locality in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Beerwah is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 7,734 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Beerwah?
Beerwah has a population of 7,734 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Beerwah?
There are 4 schools in or near Beerwah, including Glasshouse Christian College, Beerwah State School and Beerwah State High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Beerwah?
Properties in Beerwah take around 21 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Beerwah?
Entry-level properties in Beerwah start around $898k, while premium homes reach $1.53m.
What suburbs are near Beerwah?
Suburbs near Beerwah include Peachester, Mellum and Mountains.
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