Beenleigh, 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 Beenleigh, in the Logan City local government area.
| Locality | Beenleigh |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Logan City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.71293 |
| Longitude | 153.19433 |
| Population | 8,171 |
| Density | 1054.3 /km² |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4207 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 32 km south-southeast |
Beenleigh is a locality in the Logan City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,171. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km², giving a population density of about 1054.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Beenleigh is located at 27.7129°S, 153.1943°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4207.
Beenleigh lies in a landscape that whispers of gentle slopes and the meandering paths of water. It lies 20.6 km north-north-west of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 14.2 km south-south-east of Rochedale South. The land here, a rich ochre under the Queensland sun, rolls with a soft persistence, dotted with stands of gum trees whose silver-green leaves rustle secrets on the breeze. Creeks, often dry in the warmer months but vital veins after the rain, carve shallow channels through the soil, feeding into the larger Logan River. The air itself carries a humid warmth, a constant embrace that softens the edges of the day, and as dusk approaches, the sky often bleeds into hues of lavender and rose, a quiet spectacle that settles over the suburban sprawl and the remaining pockets of bushland.
The history of Beenleigh is deeply entwined with the sugar cane industry, a legacy that still colours its character. Early settlers recognized the fertility of the alluvial plains along the river, and the distinctive sweet scent of boiling sugar once perfumed the air. This agricultural foundation shaped the early economy, drawing a workforce and fostering a sense of pioneering spirit. While the large-scale sugar mills have largely faded, the echoes of that era remain, perhaps in the sturdy Queenslander homes with their wide verandas, designed to catch any passing breeze, or in the enduring spirit of local enterprise that continues to adapt and thrive. The local government area's growth has brought modern amenities and a diverse population, but the underlying character of Beenleigh, shaped by its waterways and its agricultural past, continues to resonate.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beenleigh, 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 Beenleigh, in the Logan City local government area.
Detailed location data for Beenleigh includes the postcode (4207), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Logan City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Beenleigh 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. |