Question 1

Is Beachmere a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Beachmere is a low-key coastal suburb on the western shore of Moreton Bay, with tidal flats and mangrove-lined foreshores that give it a quiet, natural feel. The foreshore draws people who enjoy fishing, birdwatching and small-boat activities. Housing ranges from older weatherboard cottages and holiday houses to newer low-density homes and larger lifestyle blocks, so families, retirees and sea-change buyers mix here. The suburb has 4,782 residents and a median age of 57, and most homes are owner-occupied, which gives it a settled character.

The village core has local shops and community facilities and coastal roads link Beachmere to neighbouring towns for everyday needs. Local works include a planned upgrade to the downstream Saint Smith Drive boat ramp, streetscaping and amenity improvements along Biggs Avenue including a new seawall, and state road safety upgrades on Caboolture–Beachmere Road. Whether Beachmere suits you will depend on whether a low-key coastal place with boating and birdwatching on the doorstep fits your priorities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Beachmere?

Accepted Answer

At the median house price of $958,000, buying in Beachmere works out to about 16.7 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, so buying sits well above local incomes recorded then.

Rents are around $630 a week for houses and $450 a week for units. Against a typical local household income of $1,103 a week at the last Census, that would take roughly 57.1% and 40.7% of weekly income respectively — both are large shares, with house rent taking the bigger slice. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Beachmere a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Beachmere climbed 18.3% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house is worth. Over the same period house rents edged up 1.6%, a slight increase in rental income. On the available figures for houses, capital growth has been the clearer mover this year.

There isn't enough recent data to describe how units moved. Whether the pattern in Beachmere suits your investment goals depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$958K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	18.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	14	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	26	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$630	$450
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.6%	N/A

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