Beachmere, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BeachmereMoreton Bay, Queensland |
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Beachmere, Moreton Bay, with the tide out
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 Beachmere
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 4,782 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 158.34/km2 (410.1/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4510 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 30.2 km2 (11.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pumicestone | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Longman | ||||||||||||||
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Beachmere is a coastal town and area in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It is located north of Brisbane, which is the capital city of Queensland. In 2021, about 4,782 people lived in Beachmere.
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Discovering Beachmere's Past
The name Beachmere comes from an old home called "Beachmere." This name means "a beach upon marshy ground." Thomas Edwin Bonney owned this home. He is thought to be the first European Australian settler in the area, arriving in 1870.
Schools Opening in Beachmere
Beachmere State School opened its doors on January 28, 1986. Later, the Moreton Bay Birali Steiner School started on April 15, 2013. This school is part of the Steiner education system in Australia.
Who Lives in Beachmere?
In 2021, the population of Beachmere was 4,782 people. Slightly more than half were female (50.8%), and 49.2% were male. The average age of people in Beachmere was 57 years old. This is older than the national average age of 38.
Most people living in Beachmere (75.6%) were born in Australia. Also, 92.4% of people spoke only English at home.
Learning and Education
Beachmere has two main schools for younger students.
Beachmere State School
Beachmere State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. It is located at 24-58 James Road. In 2017, the school had 306 students. It also has a special education program to help students with different learning needs.
Birali Steiner School
Birali Steiner School is a private primary school. It teaches students from Prep up to Year 7. You can find it at 670 Beachmere Road. In 2017, this school had 32 students.
High School Options
There isn't a high school directly in Beachmere. Students usually go to secondary schools in nearby towns. These include Caboolture, Morayfield, or Bongaree on Bribie Island.
Community Services and Places
Beachmere offers some useful services and places for its residents.
Mobile Library Service
The Moreton Bay City Council provides a mobile library service. This means a library on wheels visits Clayton Park. You can find it on the corner of Biggs Avenue and Main Street. It's a great way for people to borrow books and other materials.
Beachmere Uniting Church
The Beachmere Uniting Church is a local place of worship. It is located on the corner of Moreton Terrace and Second Avenue.
