LONG-time Beerwah resident Roger Reilly says the town’s gradual gentrification over the past two decades was always inevitable.
Having purchased his property in 2007, Mr Reilly was drawn to Beerwah’s central location and country-town charm but was well aware of its growth potential. “At the time, I was still working in Brisbane, and Beerwah offered the perfect mix—an easy commute by both private and public transport, while also being close to the beaches and the range,” he said. “You could see that it was going to be a growth area. Also in the back of my mind was that the capital gain was obviously going to be here.”
Previously living on the Blackall Range, Mr Reilly said Beerwah ticked all the boxes, and property prices at the time were attractive.
“Another big drawcard for me was that the town had excellent educational facilities and well-serviced shopping and amenity options, while still maintaining that country-town friendliness,” he said.
One of the most significant changes Mr Reilly has witnessed firsthand (pictured below) is the rise of higher-density housing.
“I’ve seen so many complexes go up in Beerwah—especially in the last few years,” he said. “Large backyards will be a thing of the past.
“This complex used to be a one-house block. You have to accept that community living is going to become the only way viable for many people as housing gets more expensive. “Living on a 1/2 acre block is going to become a thing of the past.”
