Beerburrum was the site of Queensland’s first and largest soldier settlement scheme, established in 1916 to provide land to World War I veterans. Over 24,000 hectares were subdivided into more than 550 farm lots, primarily for pineapple cultivation. However, due to poor soil quality and economic challenges, the settlement faced difficulties, leading many settlers to leave by the late 1920s.
In April 1919, the Beerburrum community planted an avenue of trees along the main street, later named Anzac Avenue, as a living memorial to fallen soldiers. This avenue included weeping figs, palms, and camphor laurels, and remains a significant historical feature of the town.
Metric Rating (1 Low – 10 High)
8 Forestry index – forest and parks throughout
7 Water index – proximity to Pumicestone Passage and local creeks.
6 Paperbark index
8 Gumtree index
3 Density
Developed 1916 – present