Beachmere
About Beachmere
A rural coastal suburb located within the Moreton Bay Region, Beachmere is positioned between Deception Bay and Sandstone Point. Well-known as a quiet hideaway perfect for families and those looking for beach and water fun or a bayside nature reprieve.
At Beachmere beach you’ll find a two-lane boat ramp and pontoon with plenty of parking, toilets and facilities. It’s not uncommon to see horse riders trotting along the Beachmere waterfront at low tide, as the beach is not far from the Queensland State Equestrian Centre.
Enjoy a Moreton Bay day trip to Beachmere beach with the family, where you can watch the kids play on the beach – making sandcastles, splashing in the shallow waters and watching mesmerised as tiny solider crabs scuttle along the mud flats at low tide.
Beachmere schooling facilities include two local primary schools, secondary schools are located in neighbouring suburbs.
History of Beachmere
The origin of the area's name, was given by a European settler, Thomas Edwin Bonney, Beachmere meaning; a strip of sandy beach set among marshy countryside.
Submissions show “concern” over plan
Community opposition to the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park says public consultation shows strong local concern, as the State Government considers the Beachmere development.
Moreton Motorsport Park boost - and battle
The proposed Moreton Motorsport Park has attracted strong public support and ongoing opposition, as submissions close and the State Government considers the $20 million development.
New motorsport park meetings planned
New community meetings are planned as consultation on the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park is extended, with developers aiming to address concerns over noise, traffic and environmental impacts.
New deadline for motorsport park consultation
Public consultation on the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park at Beachmere has been extended, with a second community meeting ordered to give residents more time to review plans and have their say.
Residents’ anger over motorsport plan
Residents have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $20 million motorsport park at Beachmere, raising concerns about traffic, flooding, noise and environmental impacts during a packed community meeting.
Formal move for $20m motorsport park plan
Moreton Motorsport Park plans near Beachmere have progressed to public consultation, with a $20 million facility proposed featuring motocross, speedway, BMX tracks and training areas, aiming to boost jobs, tourism and motorsport events in Moreton Bay.
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