Queensland location profile
Beerwah QLD 4519
Beerwah is a growing hinterland township at the base of the Glass House Mountains, known for its semi-rural feel and family-friendly community. It offers everyday conveniences, rail connectivity, and outdoor attractions including the renowned Australia Zoo.
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Why families consider Beerwah
Mix of families, trades and service workers, and commuters to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane; lifestyle is relaxed and outdoorsy with a blend of acreage properties and newer estates around the town centre.
Amenities & services
- Beerwah Village Shopping Centre
- Beerwah Marketplace (Woolworths)
- Beerwah Medical Centre and allied health
- Pharmacies
- Cafes and restaurants on Simpson Street
- Australia Post
- Supermarkets and specialty retail
- Beerwah Library (Peachester Rd, Beerwah)
Transport & connectivity
- Beerwah railway station (Queensland Rail North Coast line)
- TransLink bus services to Landsborough, Maleny and Caloundra
- Steve Irwin Way (State Route 6)
- Peachester Road
- Bruce Highway (M1) access via Roys Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Australia Zoo
- Beerwah Aquatic Centre
- Beerwah Sportsground and Showgrounds
- Beerwah Skate Park
- Walking and hiking in the Glass House Mountains
- Glass House Mountains National Park
- Coochin Creek Conservation Park
- Beerwah Sportsground & Showgrounds
- Beerwah Golf Club
Education context
Multiple long day care and kindergarten options (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning and C&K), generally moderate availability with higher demand for infant places; OSHC available at local primary schools.
- University of the Sunshine Coast – Sippy Downs campus
- UniSC Caboolture campus
- QUT (Gardens Point/Kelvin Grove) and UQ St Lucia via rail connection to Brisbane