Glenlogan
Household income in the 84.6th percentile nationally stands alongside a median age of 41 and a vacancy rate of 5.1%, painting Glenlogan as a solidly comfortable, owner-occupier suburb in the Logan corridor. Every dwelling is a separate house, an unusually pure figure compared to the broader QLD average, and 83.1% have four or more bedrooms, signalling a strong family orientation. Population grew 25.9% over the decade and gentrification scoring sits at 56, classified as active, driven by net internal migration of 600 people per year into the wider area. The construction industry employs 18.3% of local workers, above most suburban benchmarks, tying the suburb's economy closely to the residential building cycle it helped create.
Population
1,122
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,237/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
26
Median House
$614K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $614,000 sits in a market where 100% of dwellings are separate houses, so buyers are competing for a single product type with no apartment alternative. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable QLD suburbs. Mortgage holders account for 59.9% of residents while just 10.8% rent, indicating strong owner-occupier demand. The dominant bedroom category is four-plus at 83.1%, with three-bedroom homes at 14.6% and two-bedroom at 2.2%, so buyers seeking a large family home find plentiful supply here compared to denser urban areas. Outright owners at 29.3% suggest a significant share of established households with paid-down debt.
For Buyers
The median house price of $614,000 sits in a market where 100% of dwellings are separate houses, so buyers are competing for a single product type with no apartment alternative. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable QLD suburbs. Mortgage holders account for 59.9% of residents while just 10.8% rent, indicating strong owner-occupier demand. The dominant bedroom category is four-plus at 83.1%, with three-bedroom homes at 14.6% and two-bedroom at 2.2%, so buyers seeking a large family home find plentiful supply here compared to denser urban areas. Outright owners at 29.3% suggest a significant share of established households with paid-down debt.
For Investors
Rental penetration at 10.8% is low relative to the state average, limiting the tenant pool and reflecting the owner-occupier character of this suburb. Weekly rent of $493 against a $614,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.2%, reasonable for detached houses in the Logan region. The vacancy rate of 5.1% warrants attention as it sits above the typical 3% healthy benchmark, suggesting some softness in rental demand currently. Development applications totalled 25 in the past 12 months, above the level expected for a suburb of 1,122 people, indicating ongoing construction activity. Net internal migration of 600 residents annually into the wider area supports medium-term demand, and rent growth of 17.1% over the measured period confirms tenants are paying up.
Development Activity
Total DAs
41
Last 12 Months
26
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+766.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Glenlogan's median age of 41 matches the national figure almost exactly, sitting just 1.0 year above the national median. The overseas-born share of 18.9% is 2.7 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the Anglo-Celtic ancestry profile where English (466 residents), Scottish (122) and Irish (104) dominate. University qualifications at 17.5% run 12.6 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with a trade-and-services workforce rather than a knowledge-economy concentration. Average household size of 3.3 persons is 0.8 above the national figure, driven by the prevalence of couples with children, who make up 421 of 964 total families. The population grew 25.9% over the decade, one of the stronger growth rates for an established suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every recorded dwelling in Glenlogan is a separate house, a 100% detached rate that is rare and stands in contrast to the broader suburban QLD housing mix. The four-plus bedroom share of 83.1% is exceptionally high, well above the national average for suburban areas, because the suburb has attracted large family households. Tenure splits into 59.9% mortgage holders, 29.3% outright owners and 10.8% renters, a pattern typical of a mortgage-belt suburb where most residents are mid-career families paying down their homes. Mortgage-to-income at 22.4% and rent-to-income at 22.0% are both below the 30% stress threshold, suggesting the $614,000 median price is manageable for local income levels in the 84.6th household income percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$493
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$794
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
17
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.0%
Couples, no children
964
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the dominant industry at 18.3% of employed residents (61 workers), a proportion that is above most suburban averages and reflects a workforce that builds the very housing stock it occupies. Healthcare follows at 14.1% (47 workers) and Education at 10.5% (35 workers), providing stable public-sector employment anchors. By occupation, Clerical and Administrative roles lead at 94 workers, followed by Sales at 70, Managers at 64 and Professionals at 63. The SEIFA IRSAD decile sits at 5, near the national median for relative advantage and disadvantage. Unemployment runs at 4.6% with a full-time employment rate of 68.8%. Real income growth of 8.4% over the decade is positive but below the national trend for higher-income suburbs.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
12,032
Unemployed
293
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.8%
Part-time
26.6%
Participation
58.4%
Employed
503
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.5%
Postgraduate
4.5%
Born Overseas
18.9%
Dwellings
317
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high at 93.6% of commuters driving, and only 1.0% use public transport, reflecting the suburban location and limited transit infrastructure compared to inner-city areas. No schools are recorded within the Glenlogan boundary in the dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring postcodes within the 4280 corridor. The IRSAD decile of 5 places the suburb near the national median for advantage, neither highly disadvantaged nor in the top tiers. Volunteering runs at 11.7% and 5.2% of residents (54 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a settled family suburb. Housing stress is absent by standard measures, with rent-to-income at 22.0% and mortgage-to-income at 22.4%, both below the 30% threshold, giving residents more financial headroom than in most QLD growth corridors.
Drive
93.6%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.25%/yr
(+484 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 25.9% over the decade, a strong expansion trajectory that underpins the active gentrification score of 56. Net internal migration of 600 residents per year into the broader area is the primary growth driver, with overseas migration adding 68 per year. Historical population in the wider SA2 reached 21,545 in 2025, up from 19,842 in 2023, and the medium forecast projects continued growth to 23,737 by 2031. Annual growth of 2.25%, or roughly 484 persons, is above the national suburban average. The young-adult share fell 3.2 points over the decade while the senior share rose 4.8 points, indicating an aging trajectory even within a growing suburb, a pattern common in established family-oriented areas as early residents age in place.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+68
Net Internal / yr
+600
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +47% since 2011, Net internal migration +600/yr, Accelerating: 10% → 33%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glenlogan compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenlogan a good suburb to live in?
Glenlogan suits families who prioritise space and affordability. Household income sits in the 84.6th percentile nationally, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.4% is well below the 30% stress threshold. Every home is a separate house, and 83.1% have four or more bedrooms. The trade-off is high car dependence, with only 1.0% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Glenlogan?
The median house price is estimated at $614,000 based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.4%. Weekly rent averages $493, implying a gross yield around 4.2% for investors.
What schools are in Glenlogan?
No schools are recorded within the Glenlogan suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the 4280 postcode area. The local university qualification rate of 17.5% is 12.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a trade and services workforce rather than a university-educated one.
Is Glenlogan safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Glenlogan in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSAD decile 5, near the national median for socioeconomic advantage, and only 5.2% of its 1,122 residents need daily assistance. Mortgage and rent stress are absent, with both ratios below 23%, which correlates with lower financial-stress-related crime in comparable suburbs.
Is Glenlogan good for property investment?
The investment case is moderate. Weekly rent of $493 against a $614,000 median gives a gross yield around 4.2%, reasonable for detached houses. However, the rental vacancy rate of 5.1% is above the healthy 3% benchmark, and the renter share of just 10.8% is well below state averages. Population growth of 25.9% over the decade and rent growth of 17.1% support a medium-term demand outlook.
How is Glenlogan's population changing?
Glenlogan's broader area grew 25.9% over the decade, reaching 21,545 in 2025. Annual growth runs at 2.25%, or about 484 persons, driven mainly by internal migration of 600 residents per year. Forecasts project the population reaching 23,737 by 2031. The suburb is aging, with the senior share up 4.8 points and the young-adult share down 3.2 points over the decade.
How much development is happening in Glenlogan?
There were 25 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, a high number for a suburb of just 1,122 people. Recent applications include modular dwelling structures, shed and awning work, and patio roofs, confirming that residents are actively investing in and adding to their properties. Construction employs 18.3% of local workers, the largest single industry.
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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