Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Beaudesert

Beaudesert

Beaudesert, a moderate sized town located approximately 70km south of Brisbane lies on the Mount Lindesay Highway. Established in the 1840's, the town grew slowly until it was connected by railway from Brisbane and later from interstate and is essentially now the town is the centre of the local dairying and cattle farming industries, as well as being the chief town in the southern region. While the town centre is quite attractive, its surroundings are strangely dry, despite being close to a series of standout national parks such as the Lamington and Border Ranges National Parks.

Population: 4,400
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4285
Local Government: Beaudesert Shire Council
Location: 68km south of Brisbane
Main Roads: Mt Lindesay Highway , Beaudesert-Boonah Road & Beaudesert-Nerang Road
Main Watercourses: Logan River (nearby)
Radio Stations (Music): Rebel FM (90.5), River 949 (94.9), Family FM (96.5), 97.3FM (97.3) Triple M (104.5), B105 FM (105.3), Nova 106.9 (106.9), Triple J (107.7)

Photos from Beaudesert (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

The Mt Lindesay Highway, approaching Beaudesert from the north (2003).

Brisbane Street (Mt Lindesay Hwy), heading south approaching Eaglersfield Street, Beaudesert (2003).

Brisbane Street again, this time approaching William Street, Beaudesert (2003).

Brisbane Street, looking north at the intersection of William and Telemon Streets, Beaudesert (2003).

William Street, heading south-east in Beaudesert (2003).

William Street, heading east in Beaudesert (2003).

Telemon Street (Mt Lindesay Hwy), heading north-east into Beaudesert (2003).

Telemon Street (Mt Lindesay Hwy), heading south-west approaching Bromelton Street, Beaudesert (2003).

	The Mt Lindesay Highway, approaching Beaudesert from the north (2003).
	Brisbane Street (Mt Lindesay Hwy), heading south approaching Eaglersfield Street, Beaudesert (2003).
	Brisbane Street again, this time approaching William Street, Beaudesert (2003).
	Brisbane Street, looking north at the intersection of William and Telemon Streets, Beaudesert (2003).
	William Street, heading south-east in Beaudesert (2003).
	William Street, heading east in Beaudesert (2003).
	Telemon Street (Mt Lindesay Hwy), heading north-east into Beaudesert (2003).
	Telemon Street (Mt Lindesay Hwy), heading south-west approaching Bromelton Street, Beaudesert (2003).