Beenleigh has welcomed an exciting new addition to the community with the opening of the brand-new IGA supermarket at 39 Logan River Road. The store officially opened on 28 February, bringing fresh food, convenience, and new opportunities right into the heart of our neighbourhood.
For many locals, a supermarket is more than just a place to buy milk and bread — it’s part of daily life. Having a new local grocery option means residents now have greater choice, easier access to essentials, and the ability to shop close to home without needing to travel further afield. Developments like this also strengthen Beenleigh’s growing reputation as a town on the rise, with new services and retail investment supporting our population of over 8,000 residents and surrounding suburbs such as Eagleby and Mount Warren Park.
One of the biggest advantages of a locally owned supermarket like IGA is the community focus. Independent grocers often source from local producers and suppliers and support nearby businesses and charities. In fact, family-owned supermarkets are recognised for supporting farmers, suppliers and community groups while keeping spending circulating within the local economy.
For Beenleigh families, the benefits include:
A new retail hub also naturally increases foot traffic, which helps surrounding businesses — cafés, services, and small retailers — grow alongside it. When one business opens, others often follow, and that’s how local centres are revitalised.
Perhaps the most important impact is jobs.
The new store has been advertising a wide range of positions across grocery, customer service, café, deli, fruit and vegetable, and
specialty departments.
IGA stores are independently operated and recruit locally, meaning residents can apply directly to their neighbourhood store for employment
opportunities.
Supermarkets are particularly valuable employers because they provide:
Across the wider Beenleigh area, multiple IGA roles are regularly advertised, highlighting the retail sector as a steady source of local
employment.
Importantly, independent supermarkets are known to employ more people per dollar spent than large chain stores, making them
powerful job creators in local communities.
Openings like this matter. They represent confidence in Beenleigh’s future and investment in the people who live here. Beyond groceries, the new IGA means jobs for our young people, convenience for our families, and increased economic activity for nearby businesses.
It’s a reminder that community growth doesn’t always come from big announcements — sometimes it starts with something simple: a local shop opening its doors, welcoming neighbours in, and giving locals a place to work, connect, and support each other.
And that’s exactly what this new IGA brings to Beenleigh.
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