Beachmere Schools & More

Beachmere is a charming coastal suburb located within the Moreton Bay Region in Queensland. Positioned between Deception Bay and Sandstone Point, Beachmere offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community amenities. With its rich history, excellent schools, and a range of recreational activities, Beachmere is a wonderful place to live and explore.

History of Beachmere

Beachmere was mainly a fishing community when it was settled by Europeans. The area's name is thought to have been given by a European settler, Thomas Edwin Bonney, who named it after his early residence. Bonney arrived in 1870 and is believed to be the first European Australian settler in the area. Over the years, Beachmere has grown and developed, becoming a thriving suburb with a strong sense of community.

Beachmere Historical Photo: Aerial view of Beachmere in 1979
Aerial view of the suburb of Beachmere in 1979. Image courtesy of Moreton Bay Regional Council (reference number CLPC-P1165).

Schools in Beachmere

Beachmere is home to two primary schools: Beachmere State School, a government primary school that has been serving the community since 198, and Moreton Bay Birali Steiner School, which is a private primary school that opened its doors in 2013. While there is no secondary school in Beachmere, students have access to secondary schools in neighbouring suburbs. There are several public and private schools in Caboolture, which is only a short drive from Beachmere, including Australian Christian College - Moreton.

For families seeking P-12 Christian education, Australian Christian College - Moreton is a reputable choice. Ensuring students are well known, well loved and well taught, ACC Moreton’s dedicated team of Christian teachers are only a short drive from Beachmere.

The Natural Beauty of Beachmere

Beachmere is blessed with stunning natural assets, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The suburb is located at the mouth of the Caboolture River, where it enters Deception Bay. It is positioned on a small peninsula formed by the river and the bay, offering beautiful views and a tranquil atmosphere. The area also features a strip of sandy beach set among marshy countryside, providing a picturesque backdrop for leisurely walks and beach activities.

Activities and Interests of Residents in Beachmere

Residents of Beachmere enjoy a variety of hobbies and interests, taking advantage of the suburb's natural surroundings. Some popular activities include:

  • Boat and Watercraft Fun: Beachmere offers a two-lane boat ramp and pontoon, providing easy access to the Caboolture River, Pumicestone Passage, Burpengary Creek, Deception Bay, Scarborough, and Moreton Island. Boat hire places are available nearby in Sandstone Point and on Bribie Island.
  • Horse Riding: Beachmere is close to the Queensland State Equestrian Centre in Caboolture, and riders and their horses can often be seen trotting along the waterfront at low tide.
  • Family Fun in the Sun: Moreton Terrace Park offers a great spot for families to enjoy picnics and beach activities. Kids can play on the beach, make sandcastles, wade in the shallow waters, and watch soldier crabs at low tide.
  • Dog Walks: Beachmere provides both off-leash and on-leash dog-friendly areas along the foreshore, allowing residents to enjoy walks with their furry friends.
  • Nearby Walks at Godwin Beach: The Godwin Beach Environmental Reserve, located between Sandstone Point and Beachmere, offers a peaceful setting for leisurely walks through various vegetation habitats.
Horse riders riding around Beachmere beach
Horse riding on Beachmere Beach at low tide (source: queensland.com)

Beachmere's Labour Force and Local Economy

Beachmere's local economy is diverse and supported by various industries. The suburb benefits from its proximity to Moreton Bay, which provides opportunities for fishing and boating-related businesses. Additionally, the presence of schools, community facilities, and local businesses creates employment opportunities for residents. The suburb's location within the Moreton Bay Region also allows residents to access employment opportunities in nearby towns and cities.

Transport Options in Beachmere

Beachmere is well-connected to surrounding areas, offering convenient transport options for residents. The suburb is located only 12 km southeast of Caboolture and 59 km northeast of Brisbane CBD. The area is serviced by local bus routes, providing connections to neighbouring suburbs and major transport hubs. Additionally, the suburb's proximity to major roads and highways allows for easy access to other parts of the region.

ACC Moreton also offers a private school bus service to Beachemere on school days. See the map below for options.

  1. 1Lawrence St, Caboolture
  2. 2Jocelyn St, Caboolture
  3. 3Patrick St, Beachmere
  4. 4cnr Fiona St & Grove Cres, Beachmere
  5. 5Dixon Ct, Beachmere
  6. 6Biggs Ave, Beachmere
  7. 7cnr Elizabeth St & Bishop Rd, Beachmere
  8. 8Blaney St, Beachmere
  9. 9cnr Aylward Rd & Relesah Dr, Ningi
  10. 10Bus Stop 1023 Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
  11. 11Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
  12. 12Lakeside Cres, Ningi
  13. 13Water Gum Cres, Ningi
  14. 14Bestmann Rd at Corrimal Place, Sandstone Point
  15. 15Eimeo Pl, Sandstone Point
  16. 16Bestmann Rd at Pebble Beach Retirement, Sandstone Point
  17. 17Bus Stop, Bestmann Rd near Fairhaven Dr, Ningi
  18. 18Bus Stop, Bestmann Rd near Greygum Ct, Ningi
  19. 19Bestmann Rd near Lever Ct, Ningi
  20. 20ACC Moreton
  1. 1Corymbia Way, Banksia Beach
  2. 2Bus stop Avon Ave near Headsail Dr, Banksia Beach
  3. 3Beagle Ave, Banksia Beach
  4. 4cnr Pectoral Pl & Marina Blvd, Banksia Beach
  5. 5cnr Warrigal & Boronia Dr, Bribie Island
  6. 6Warrigal St, Bellara
  7. 7Elkhorn Ave, Bellara
  8. 8Miramar St, Bongaree
  9. 9cnr Sunshine Ave & First Ave, Woorim
  10. 10Arcadia Ave, Woorim
  11. 11Eden Cres, Woorim
  12. 12Morris St, Bongaree
  13. 13ACC Moreton
  1. 1Cobb Rd, Burpengary East
  2. 2cnr Normanby Cres & Moreton Bay Blvd, Burpengary East
  3. 3Buckley Rd, Burpengary East
  4. 4Mellino Dr & Millie St, Morayfield
  5. 5Bus Stop, Glenwood Dr near Cotswold St, Morayfield
  6. 6Laver St, Morayfield
  7. 7Alexander Cres, Morayfield
  8. 8cnr Jack St & Graham Rd, Morayfield
  9. 9cnr Raff Rd & Bunya Crt, Caboolture South
  10. 10Tallowwood St & Raff Rd, Caboolture South
  11. 11bus stop Market Dr near Suter Dr, Caboolture South
  12. 12Kevin Grove, Caboolture South
  13. 13ACC Moreton
  1. 1Bellview St, Caboolture
  2. 2cnr Hillcrest Ave & Park St, Caboolture
  3. 3bus stop Tullawong Primary School
  4. 4cnr Foxglove St & Central Springs Pde, Caboolture
  5. 5cnr Central Springs Pde & Speedwell St, Caboolture
  6. 6Smiths Rd, Caboolture
  7. 7Old Gympie Rd, Caboolture
  8. 8cnr Hammond Rd & Halcot Crt, Caboolture
  9. 9cnr Markwell Rd & Spring Ln, Caboolture
  10. 10cnr Markwell Rd & Limburg Ave, Caboolture
  11. 11cnr Markwell Rd & Cathy Crt, Caboolture
  12. 12Alcock Rd, Elimbah
  13. 13Breadsell Dr, Caboolture
  14. 14cnr Murrimbah Dr & Lyndhurst Tce, Caboolture
  15. 15ACC Moreton
  1. 1Riflebird Dr, Upper Caboolture
  2. 2Logrunner Dr, Upper Caboolture
  3. 3Tinney Rd, Upper Caboolture
  4. 4Darley Rd, Upper Caboolture
  5. 5Dobson Ln, Upper Caboolture
  6. 6Foodworks Parkridge Dr, Upper Caboolture
  7. 7cnr Lincoln Ave & Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
  8. 8Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
  9. 9Minimbah State School
  10. 10Cresthaven Dr & Crestwood Ave, Morayfield
  11. 11Torrens Rd & Carob Ct, Caboolture South
  12. 12Courtie St, Bellmere
  13. 13Belle Air Dr near Riverside Cct, Bellmere
  14. 14River Dr at Lotus Ave, Bellmere
  15. 15Daintree St, Bellmere
  16. 16cnr Daintree St & Tara Gr, Bellmere
  17. 17Swann Road, Bellmere
  18. 18Pitkin Ave, Bellmere
  19. 19Ulster Drive, Bellmere
  20. 20King St at Caboolture Swimming Pool
  21. 21Watt St near Pearl Cr, Caboolture
  22. 22ACC Moreton
  1. 1bus stop Cowie St near Ruby St, Caboolture
  2. 2Jacques Cl, Caboolture
  3. 3McCorley Crt, Caboolture
  4. 4cnr Seeney St & McCorley Ct, Caboolture
  5. 5cnr Central Lakes Dr & Reddy Dr, Caboolture
  6. 6St Columbans Ct, Caboolture
  7. 7McAndrew St, Caboolture
  8. 8Crooks St, Caboolture
  9. 9McMillan St, Caboolture
  10. 10Shak St, Caboolture
  11. 11cnr Hodgskin St & Conte St, Caboolture
  12. 12cnr Mortimer & Walter St, Caboolture
  13. 13ACC Moreton
  1. 1cnr Laurel St and Beerwah Pde, Beerwah
  2. 2Nichols Ave, Beerwah
  3. 3Carnarvon Dr, Beerwah
  4. 4Sahara Rd, Glass House Mountains
  5. 5Sugar Coast Dr, Glass House Mountains
  6. 6Summit Close, Glass House Mountains
  7. 7cnr Bowen Rd & Steve Irwin Way, Glass House
  8. 8Beerburrum Rd & Acacia Ave, Beerburrum
  9. 9Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
  10. 10cnr Remor Crt & Bigmor Dr, Elimbah
  11. 11cnr Bigmor Dr & Sammor Rd, Elimbah
  12. 12cnr Sunita Dr & Bigmore Dr, Elimbah
  13. 13Kapyong Rd, Caboolture
  14. 14Scribbly Gum & White Ash Crt, Caboolture
  15. 15bus stop Elof Rd near Riccardo St, Caboolture
  16. 16bus stop Cowie St near Ruby St, Caboolture
  17. 17ACC Moreton
  1. 1Coach Stop William St, Kilcoy
  2. 2cnr Mary Smokes Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Royston
  3. 3Durundur St, Woodford
  4. 4Woodford Memorial Park
  5. 5cnr Peterson Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Woodford
  6. 6Scotts La & D'Aguilar Highway, Woodford
  7. 7Mt Mee Rd & Newman Ln, Delaneys Creek
  8. 8cnr Cash St & Hartley Dr, D'Aguilar
  9. 9Akoonah Way, D'Aguilar
  10. 10cnr Patanga Pl & Akoonah Way, D'Aguiliar
  11. 11CJ Pastries Wamuran
  12. 12cnr County Dr & D'Aguilar Hwy
  13. 13ACC Moreton
  1. 1Lakeview Rd, Morayfield
  2. 2cnr Williamson Rd & Excelsier Dr, Morayfield
  3. 3Oakey Flat Rd, Morayfield
  4. 4Facer Rd, Burpengary
  5. 5Grace Cres, Narangba
  6. 6Awesome Dr, Narangba
  7. 7Pioneer Dr, Narangba
  8. 8Venus St & Tadorna St, Narangba
  9. 9cnr Pitt Rd & Hedges Ave, Burpengary
  10. 10Busoni Cres, Burpengary
  11. 11ACC Moreton
  1. 1Forestcreek Pl, Wamuran
  2. 2Woodcrest Pl, Wamuran
  3. 3Depina Dr, Wamuran
  4. 4Pates Rd, Elimbah
  5. 5Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
  6. 6Brushwood Pl, Elimbah
  7. 7cnr Kirsty Crt & Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture
  8. 8ACC Moreton

The information on this page is a guide only, contact the school for more information.

Local Businesses, Beachmere

Beachmere is home to various businesses that cater to the needs of residents and visitors, including:

By supporting these local businesses, residents help foster the growth and development of the community.

Suburb Snapshot

  • The drive time from Beachmere to ACC Moreton is approximately 17 minutes.
  • Before and after school care is available for students of ACC Moreton through SmartPlay Caboolture (onsite).
  • Efficient kiss and drop zone operates along the front of ACC Moreton.
  • Bell times: 8.30am to 3.00pm
  • 2024 term dates:
    • Term 1: 22 January - 28 March
    • Term 2: 15 April - 14 June
    • Term 3: 10 July - 13 September
    • Term 4: 30 September - 4 December