Until the turn of the millennium, Beerwah was a productive farming area more than a prized residential district, but that all changed soon after the Y2K fireworks.
The pace continues to pick up as news of a quiet country-town lifestyle within an easy commute of the city and the coast, continues to spread and the State Government affirms its commitment to Beerwah as the major activity centre for the southern part of the hinterland. It is now on a par with Nambour and Caloundra as a designated location for government offices.
A $70m bypass removing the rail level crossing from the entry to the town has also helped.
Midway along the tourist (and rail) route between Glass House Mountains and Landsborough, Beerwah it is unquestionably the commercial heart and has the region’s high school, Christian college, major shopping centre with big supermarkets, golf course, RSL club and of course, Australia Zoo. It also has an industrial estate.
Every demographic is represented, from young professionals to families and retirees in a full range of housing options from gated communities to units, homes on small blocks, cottage blocks, a wide choice of traditional blocks and acreage homes. Future urban land has been set aside to the south-east of the Beerwah township.
Nevertheless, there are still plenty of farms in the area, as viable agricultural land has been protected from subdivision under the State Government’s planning policy. Beerwah has a land area of 5829 hectares with a density of 0.69 people per hectare – and growing.
Summing up: Once a rural stronghold of farms and forest, Beerwah took off in 2001-02 as new residential subdivisions were released. Its old country town services have been boosted through its designation as a major activity centre and Beerwah has found itself popular among commuters wanting to work in the city and spend their weekends on the coast.
