Beaudesert Shire

The Shire of Beaudesert was a local government area located in South East Queensland, Australia, stretching from the New South Wales border, along the Gold Coast hinterland to the urban fringes of the cities of Brisbane and Ipswich. The Shire covered an area of 2,854.3 square kilometres (1,102.1 sq mi), and existed from 1879 until its abolition on 15 March 2008, following which it was split between Logan City and the new Scenic Rim Region.

Shire of Beaudesert
Queensland
Location within Queensland
Population62,902 (2006 census)
 • Density22.0376/km2 (57.0772/sq mi)
Established1879
Area2,854.3 km2 (1,102.1 sq mi)
Council seatBeaudesert
RegionSouth East Queensland
WebsiteShire of Beaudesert
LGAs around Shire of Beaudesert:
Ipswich Logan Logan
Boonah Shire of Beaudesert Gold Coast
Kyogle (NSW) Kyogle (NSW) Tweed (NSW)
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