Beaudesert, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Beaudesert, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Beaudesert |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -27.98945 |
| Longitude | 153.00195 |
| Population | 6,364 |
| Density | 145.9 /km² |
| Area | 43.6 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 4285 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 58 km south |
Beaudesert is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,364. The locality covers an area of 43.6 km², giving a population density of about 145.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 58 km south of Brisbane. Beaudesert is located at 27.9895°S, 153.0019°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Beaudesert rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the rich, dark soils, a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, cradle rolling hills and wide plains. It lies 30.7 km west-south-west of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 246°T), and is situated 12.2 km south of Cedar Vale. The air here, especially in the soft light of late afternoon, carries a gentle warmth, a whisper of the sub-tropical climate that nourishes the land. Majestic gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over paddocks dotted with contented cattle, their breath misting faintly in the cooler morning hours. The dominant colour palette is a verdant wash of greens, punctuated by the earthy browns of tilled fields and the distant, hazy blue of the McPherson Range that forms a dramatic backdrop.
The history of Beaudesert is deeply entwined with the land’s bounty. Originally part of a vast pastoral run, the area was settled in the mid-19th century, its name itself a nod to the French "beau désert," a beautiful wilderness. Dairy farming became the backbone of the local economy for generations, its creamy output shaping the town’s early prosperity, and the echoes of that era can still be felt in the enduring agricultural focus. While newer industries have emerged, including horticulture and a growing tourism sector drawn to the natural beauty of the surrounding Scenic Rim, the spirit of the land, of working with the soil and the seasons, remains a defining characteristic of Beaudesert. The Albert River, a silver thread through the landscape, whispers tales of this enduring connection, a constant presence in the lifeblood of the region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beaudesert, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Beaudesert, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Beaudesert includes the postcode (4285), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Beaudesert is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |