Greenbank
A 98.6% separate-house share and 77.5% four-bedroom-plus housing profile make Greenbank a spacious, family-oriented part of Logan, while its 9,587 residents occupy 110.5 sq km at 86.8 people per sq km. Household income sits at the 84.7th percentile nationally, yet university attainment is 22.9%, 7.2 percentage points below the national comparison. Compared with nearby Jimboomba and Park Ridge, Greenbank presents as more spread out and car-dependent, with 76.3% driving to work and just 1.7% using public transport. Growth is running at 2.9% annually, driven by internal migration.
Population
9,587
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,240/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1,058
Greenbank suits buyers prioritising land, extra bedrooms and a detached home over apartment convenience. Separate houses account for 98.6% of dwellings, and four-bedroom-plus homes make up 77.5%, while apartments are just 0.3%. The mortgage benchmark is $2,015 a month against weekly rent of $430; mortgage costs equal 20.8% of household income and rent equals 19.2%, with neither flagged as stressed. Because no median house price is available, compare recent sales by land size, dwelling age and bedroom count. Car-driver commuting at 76.3% is far higher than public transport use at 1.7%, which follows from a low-density, 110.5 sq km layout.
For Buyers
Greenbank suits buyers prioritising land, extra bedrooms and a detached home over apartment convenience. Separate houses account for 98.6% of dwellings, and four-bedroom-plus homes make up 77.5%, while apartments are just 0.3%. The mortgage benchmark is $2,015 a month against weekly rent of $430; mortgage costs equal 20.8% of household income and rent equals 19.2%, with neither flagged as stressed. Because no median house price is available, compare recent sales by land size, dwelling age and bedroom count. Car-driver commuting at 76.3% is far higher than public transport use at 1.7%, which follows from a low-density, 110.5 sq km layout.
For Investors
Greenbank's investor case is shaped by rental demand, low-density housing and ongoing building activity rather than a readily quoted median sale price. Weekly rent is $430, 15.3% of households rent, and vacancy is 4.4%, a useful benchmark compared with the suburb's 2.9% annual growth forecast. Development activity reached 1,034 applications in 12 months, which may support local amenity but can also add future rental competition, depending on what is approved. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, while the 98.6% separate-house share points to a family rental market rather than apartments. Mortgage costs at 20.8% of income are higher than rent at 19.2%, so test borrowing capacity against actual purchase prices and interest rates.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,302
Last 12 Months
1,058
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+1579.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Greenbank
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Greenbank State School
Demographics
Greenbank's 9,587 residents have a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national comparison, but the trajectory is aging: the senior share has risen 4.8 percentage points while the young share fell 2.5 points. Households average 3.2 people, 0.7 above the national figure, and couples with children account for 51.0% of families. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 3,757, 888 and 807, while Christianity and no religion are reported by 4,206 and 4,143 people. Overseas-born residents make up 24.4%, 2.8 points above national, and university attainment is 22.9%, 7.2 points below national. Compared with nearby Jimboomba and Park Ridge, the profile reads as more family and space oriented, with Punjabi, Mandarin and Hindi among the leading other languages.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.6%
Houses
1.1%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Greenbank's housing form is overwhelmingly detached: 98.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 1.1% semi-detached and 0.3% apartments. Four-bedroom-plus homes account for 77.5%, compared with 17.6% for three-bedroom dwellings, reinforcing a larger-home format. Tenure is mortgage-heavy, with 55.8% paying a mortgage versus 28.0% owning outright and 15.3% renting. Mortgage costs absorb 20.8% of household income, higher than the 19.2% rent share, while vacancy sits at 4.4%. No median house price is available, so price-to-income analysis should use current address-level sales and the $2,240 weekly household income. Compared with more compact neighbouring suburbs, the trade-off is space and privacy in exchange for greater car dependence.
Mortgage / mo
$2,015
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $430.
$630
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $630
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$850
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
134
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
51.0%
Couples with children
36.1%
Couples, no children
11.9%
Single parent
2,679
Total families
Economy & Employment
Greenbank's household economy is relatively strong by income distribution: weekly household income is $2,240, placing it at the 84.7th percentile, while personal income is $850. Employment is anchored by healthcare at 16.1% of industry jobs, construction at 14.7%, education at 10.3%, manufacturing at 8.3% and retail at 7.4%. Trades lead occupations with 841 workers, followed by clerical and administrative roles at 749, professionals at 741 and managers at 630. A 67.2% participation rate and 4.5% unemployment rate indicate a substantial working base, with full-time employment at 63.1%. The income percentile ranks above the area's lower educational profile: university attainment is 22.9%, 7.2 points below national. This mix helps spread local employment across care, building, education, production and services instead of relying on one sector.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
5,085
Unemployed
227
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.1%
Part-time
28.7%
Participation
67.2%
Employed
4,858
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.9%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
24.4%
Dwellings
2,888
Transport to Work
Greenbank's livability is strongest for households comfortable with driving and larger homes. The suburb covers 110.5 sq km at 86.8 people per sq km; 76.3% of commuters drive, compared with 1.7% using public transport, while 17.0% work from home. That pattern reflects distance and low density, so daily errands and school runs need route planning. Greenbank State School is the local government school identified for the suburb. With 1 school across 110.5 sq km, families should check enrolment zones and travel times carefully. The IRSAD score sits in decile 5, while the economic resources index is much higher at decile 9, suggesting average overall relative advantage with stronger household-resource results. Volunteering is 11.2%, and 5.4% of residents need assistance. Compared with denser Logan suburbs, Greenbank trades transit convenience for space.
Drive
76.3%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
17.0%
Population Forecast
+2.9%/yr
(+368 people/yr)
EstablishedGreenbank is tracking as a high-growth, aging area rather than a static outer suburb. The forecast trend is 2.9% annual growth, with internal migration the primary driver, and population change across the wider area is 23.3% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share is up 4.8 percentage points, while the young share is down 2.5 points. Gentrification is rated Active with a score of 40, alongside a separate shift score of 39 marked Early signs. Compared with a low-growth established area, the 2.9% pace points to continued demand, but the aging indicators mean new housing and services will need to suit both families and older residents. Development activity of 1,034 in 12 months reinforces the scale of change across a suburb spanning 110.5 sq km.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+41
Net Internal / yr
+1,066
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +1066/yr, Accelerating: 2% → 96%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Greenbank compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenbank a good suburb to live in?
Greenbank can suit households wanting detached homes, larger blocks and a family setting. The median age is 37, average household size is 3.2 people, and 76.3% drive to work, so it is a better fit for car-oriented living than for a transit-led lifestyle. Greenbank State School is the local government option.
What is the median house price in Greenbank?
No current suburb median house price is available to quote for Greenbank. For context, weekly rent is $430 and the monthly mortgage benchmark is $2,015, while 98.6% of dwellings are separate houses. Use like-for-like sales compared with similar land sizes, bedroom counts and dwelling conditions.
What schools are in Greenbank?
Greenbank State School is the named local school, and it operates in the government sector. With 1 school across a 110.5 sq km suburb, families should check enrolment zones and travel times carefully, including routes compared with nearby Jimboomba and Park Ridge.
Is Greenbank safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not quoted, so use current Queensland Police information and inspect the exact street before deciding. The IRSAD sits at decile 5 and the economic resources index at decile 9, with the latter higher than the former. Those measures describe disadvantage and resources, not a direct safety guarantee.
Is Greenbank good for property investment?
Greenbank may suit investors seeking detached family rentals, but returns depend on the purchase price because no median house price is available. Weekly rent is $430, vacancy is 4.4% and 15.3% of households rent. The 2.9% annual growth forecast is higher than a flat-market assumption, while 1,034 development applications in 12 months may increase both amenity and future competition.
How is Greenbank's population changing?
Greenbank's current population is 9,587. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 23.3% over 10 years and the annual growth trend is 2.9%, driven primarily by internal migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.8 percentage points and the young share down 2.5 points, so growth is likely to include more older households than before.
What development is occurring in Greenbank?
Development activity is substantial, with 1,034 applications counted over 12 months. Recent examples include dwelling repairs and swimming-pool works, showing that activity is not limited to one type of building work. Compared with a quiet established market, that volume signals active change, so buyers should check approvals, construction timing and the final dwelling mix before committing.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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