QLD 4207 Census 2021 + Live DA Data

Edens Landing

Population here has climbed 45.2% over the past decade, one of the steeper trajectories in greater Logan, yet the median house price stays at $433,000, well below most Brisbane corridors. The two facts are linked: affordability keeps drawing internal migrants, who add a net 227 residents a year and account for the suburb's 2.72% annual growth. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached at 82.1%, with three and four-plus bedroom homes making up 92.7% of dwellings, a family-oriented profile that matches the median age of 35, five years below the national figure. SEIFA places the area in decile 3 to 5, and university qualifications at 18.3% run 11.8 points below national.

Edens Landing urban fabric map

Population

5,094

Median Age

35.0

Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)

$1,648/wk

DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year

175

Median House

$433K

Estimated from rent (2025)

2.57 km²· 1,983.1 people/km²· Family income $1,910/wk

At $433,000 the median house price sits far below comparable Brisbane suburbs, and the math behind it is favourable for owner-occupiers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold and lower than most metropolitan markets. The stock suits families: 82.1% are separate houses, with three-bedroom homes at 46.4% and four-plus bedroom homes at 46.3%, so larger floorplans dominate rather than the apartments seen in inner suburbs. Owner-occupiers lead the tenure mix, with 49.0% holding a mortgage and 20.3% owning outright, against 30.7% renting. That mortgage-heavy profile, combined with a median age of 35, points to a buyer base of younger working families entering the market at an affordable price point.

For Buyers

At $433,000 the median house price sits far below comparable Brisbane suburbs, and the math behind it is favourable for owner-occupiers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold and lower than most metropolitan markets. The stock suits families: 82.1% are separate houses, with three-bedroom homes at 46.4% and four-plus bedroom homes at 46.3%, so larger floorplans dominate rather than the apartments seen in inner suburbs. Owner-occupiers lead the tenure mix, with 49.0% holding a mortgage and 20.3% owning outright, against 30.7% renting. That mortgage-heavy profile, combined with a median age of 35, points to a buyer base of younger working families entering the market at an affordable price point.

For Investors

The case for investors rests on tenant demand and growth rather than yield compression. With 30.7% of dwellings rented and weekly rent at $350, the $433,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%, higher than the sub-2% returns typical of premium Brisbane suburbs. The vacancy rate of 5.3% is on the higher side, so tenant turnover and incentives matter, but population momentum supports the rental pool: net internal migration adds 227 residents a year and overseas migration a further 77. Development activity is brisk at 152 applications in 12 months, though the samples skew to roof and dwelling upgrades rather than new supply, which limits future dilution of the rental stock. Rent grew 15.2% over the measured period, so the thesis combines a reasonable yield with above-average population and rent growth.

Development Activity

Total DAs

217

Last 12 Months

175

YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements

+1358.3%

Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year

N/A

Monthly DA Lodgements

DA Categories

Renovation / Extension
65
Garage / Carport / Shed
40
Roofing
32
Deck / Pergola / Patio
26
Swimming Pool / Spa
6
Fencing
5
New Dwelling
4
Change of Use
3

Schools in Edens Landing iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged

Edens Landing State School

ICSEA 968 Primary Government

Prep-6 · 776 students

Demographics

The median age of 35 is 5.0 years below the national figure, a young-family signature reinforced by an average household size of 2.8, which sits 0.3 above national. Overseas-born residents reach 26.9%, 5.3 points above national, a moderate migrant share. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,966), Scottish (535), Irish (456) and German (295), and the largest non-English languages are Samoan (20), Mandarin (12) and Arabic (11), a small but mixed linguistic profile. University qualifications at 18.3% run 11.8 points below national, consistent with a workforce weighted toward trades and service roles rather than knowledge sectors. Family households dominate: 1,873 are couples with children against 874 couples without, explaining the demand for three and four-bedroom homes.

Age Distribution

0-14
22.3%
15-24
13.2%
25-44
26.5%
45-64
25.2%
65+
13.0%

Bedrooms

Studio/1br
0.2%
2 bed
7.1%
3 bed
46.4%
4+ bed
46.3%

Dwelling Structure

82.1%

Houses

17.9%

Townhouse

N/A

Apartment

Tenure

Own 20.3% Mortgage 49.0% Rent 30.7%

Tenure tilts firmly toward buyers: 49.0% carry a mortgage, 20.3% own outright and 30.7% rent, so mortgaged owner-occupiers outnumber every other group, a marker of a working-family suburb rather than an investor or retiree base. The stock is 82.1% separate houses with 17.9% semi-detached, and bedroom counts confirm the family orientation, with 46.4% three-bedroom and 46.3% four-plus bedroom homes against just 7.1% two-bedroom. The $433,000 median house price stays affordable relative to Brisbane, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3% sits well below the 30% stress line. Rent-to-income at 21.2% is similarly manageable. That dual affordability, on both purchase and rent, is the structural reason the suburb keeps absorbing internal migrants.

Mortgage / mo

$1,517

Rent / wk

$350

HH Size

2.8

Personal Income / wk

$762

Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)

5.3%

Unoccupied

98

Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

21.2%

Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

21.3%

Community Profile

Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan
20
Mandarin
12
Arabic
11
German
11
Russian
11

Ancestry

English
1,966
Other
687
Scottish
535
Irish
456
German
295
Ancestry NS
249

Household Composition

21.1%

Couples, no children

4,144

Total families

Economy & Employment

The local workforce concentrates in service and trade sectors: Healthcare leads at 19.5% (275 workers), Construction follows at 13.1% (185) and Education at 10.6% (149), with Retail at 9.0% and Manufacturing at 7.4%. By occupation, Clerical/Admin (342), Professionals (309) and Labourers (309) are the largest groups, a spread that aligns with the decile 3 IEO score for education and occupation and the 18.3% university rate, below national. Unemployment runs at 7.5% with a participation rate of 59.0% and a full-time employment rate of 67.9%. SEIFA reads decile 3 on IRSAD and decile 4 on IRSD, placing the area in the lower-middle advantage band, while the IER (economic resources) score lifts to decile 5, higher than the other indexes because widespread home ownership and larger households support household resource measures.

Unemployment

6.4%

Labour Force

1,415

Unemployed

90

Quarterly Trend

Mar-24 Dec-25

Source: SALM Dec-25

Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)

Overall advantage
3
Disadvantage
4
Economic resources
5
Education & occupation
3

Full-time

67.9%

Part-time

24.6%

Participation

59.0%

Employed

2,161

Occupations

Clerical/Admin 342
Professionals 309
Labourers 309
Community/Personal 291
Sales 247
Machinery/Drivers 240
Managers 212

Top Industries

Healthcare 19.5%
Construction 13.1%
Education 10.6%
Retail 9.0%
Manufacturing 7.4%

University

18.3%

Postgraduate

3.2%

Born Overseas

26.9%

Dwellings

1,752

Transport to Work

Daily life is car-dependent: 89.3% of residents drive to work while only 3.4% use public transport and 1.2% walk or cycle, well above the national reliance on cars and a function of the outer-Logan location. No schools are recorded inside the 2.57 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the lower price point. SEIFA places the suburb in decile 3 on IRSAD and decile 4 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, the lower-middle band, and 7.4% of residents (360 people) need daily assistance. Volunteering runs at 10.3%, and a residential density of 1,983 people per km2 keeps the setting suburban rather than crowded, with the median age of 35 reflecting a younger family base.

Drive

89.3%

Public Transport

3.4%

Walk / Cycle

1.2%

Work from Home

N/A

Population Forecast

+2.72%/yr

(+311 people/yr)

Established

This is a high-growth established suburb, with population up 45.2% over the decade and continuing at 2.72% a year, or about 311 additional residents annually. Internal migration is the primary engine, adding a net 227 people a year, with overseas migration contributing a further 77, so domestic relocation rather than international arrivals drives expansion. The gentrification reading is Active with a score of 40, and the signals point to accelerating change, including a shift in advantaged-area indicators from 14% to 48%. Affordability improved from 51.8% in 2011 to 46.7% in 2021, an unusual gain during a growth phase, which suggests incomes are keeping pace with prices. The trajectory is classified as Mixed, with the senior share up 2.0 points and the young share down 1.5 points.

Historical + Forecast

Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025

Age Cohort Forecast

Primary Driver

Internal Migration

Net Overseas / yr

+77

Net Internal / yr

+227

40

Gentrification Signal

Active

Net internal migration +227/yr, Accelerating: 14% → 48%

National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs

How Edens Landing compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs

Population
Top 11%
Household Income
Top 43%
Rent Level
Top 28%
Renters
Top 27%
Uni Educated
Bottom 31%
Public Transport
Top 48%
Born Overseas
Top 17%
Density
Top 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edens Landing a good suburb to live in?

It suits younger families seeking affordability. The median house price is $433,000, well below most Brisbane corridors, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3% sits under the 30% stress line. SEIFA places it in decile 3 to 5, the lower-middle band, and the population has grown 45.2% over the decade.

What is the median house price in Edens Landing?

The median house price is $433,000, affordable relative to greater Brisbane. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517 and weekly rent is $350, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3% and a gross rental yield near 4.2%, higher than most premium Brisbane suburbs.

What schools are in Edens Landing?

No schools are recorded inside the 2.57 km2 Edens Landing boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The area skews young, with a median age of 35, five years below national, and an average household size of 2.8.

Is Edens Landing safe?

Detailed crime statistics are not available for Edens Landing in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 4 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the lower-middle band, and 7.4% of its residents (360 people) report needing daily assistance.

Is Edens Landing good for property investment?

Weekly rent of $350 against a $433,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.2%, higher than premium Brisbane suburbs. The 5.3% vacancy rate is on the higher side, but net internal migration of 227 residents a year and 15.2% rent growth support the rental pool.

How is Edens Landing's population changing?

The population has grown 45.2% over the past decade and continues at 2.72% a year, about 311 residents annually. Internal migration is the main driver, adding a net 227 people a year, with overseas migration contributing a further 77, placing it among faster-growing Logan suburbs.

How much development is happening in Edens Landing?

There were 152 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. The samples skew to roof cladding replacements and dwelling upgrades rather than new supply, consistent with an established detached-house suburb where 82.1% of dwellings are separate houses.

How to read these comparisons

Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.

Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.

Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.

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