Beenleigh, was once a separate town built on sugar and home to Australia’s oldest rum distillery; increasing development in south-east Queensland since the 1980s has seen it enveloped by Brisbane and the Gold Coast. it is now the northernmost town in the Gold Coast Local Government area. The area was first colonised in the 1860s. Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd)  - Product per capita  $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of November 2006)  - Population  4,164,590 (3rd)  - Density  2. ... Brisbane (pronounced ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, as well as the third largest city in Australia, with a greater metropolitan population of 1. ... Gold Coast is a city and local government area in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia. ... The Gold Coast City Council (or GCCC) is the local authority for the Gold Coast, Queensland and is the second largest local government in Australia based on the City’s resident population. ...

The postcode of Beenleigh is 4207. It is located near the confluence of the Logan and Albert rivers. QR CityTrain provides frequent services to Brisbane and the Gold Coast at Beenleigh railway station. The Logan River is a river in south-eastern Queensland. ... The Albert River valley and farmlands, south of Beaudesert The Albert Rivers is a river in Queensland, Australia. ... Wickham Terrace entrance to Central Station - showing Queensland Rail QR sign QR, previously known as Queensland Rail and Queensland Railways, is the corporation responsible for the operation and maintenance of the railway system in the State of Queensland, Australia. ... Citytrain is the name given to the extensive urban, suburban and inter-urban electric passenger railway network serving metropolitan Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ... Brisbane (pronounced ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, as well as the third largest city in Australia, with a greater metropolitan population of 1. ... Gold Coast is a city and local government area in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia. ... Beenleigh station is a railway station on the Beenleigh line of Brisbane, Australia. ...

Beenleigh is often thought of as a 'gateway' town, being roughly half-way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

It is a self sufficient town, being home to three shopping centres as well as many various speciality shops including jewellers, music stores, pawn brokers, sports shops and camping shops.

There are 3 major high schools within the immediate area of Beenleigh as well as many primary schools. The town has its own library, community centre and theatre.

Suburbs immediately surrounding Beenleigh include Windaroo, Mt. Warren Park and Eagleby.

Beenleigh's main industries have historically been sugar and beef (Teys Brothers abattoir).

Main social events of Beenleigh are the annual "Cane Festival" and the "Beenleigh Show".

On the 27th of July 2007, the Independant Reform Commission made the recommendation that Beenleigh and surrounding suburbs transfer from the Gold Coast City Council to the Logan City Council.[1]

See also

• Suburbs of the Gold Coast, Queensland
• Beenleigh Rum

Coordinates: 27°43′S, 153°12′E The Suburbs of the Gold Coast includes a range of suburbs, localities, towns and rural districts. ... Beenleigh Rum is an Australian brand of rum. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...