Logan Central
A $357,000 median house price sitting in a market where 63.8% of residents rent tells most of the story here. Logan Central scores decile 1 on all four SEIFA indexes, the lowest advantage tier nationally, and household income lands in the 13.1th percentile. The resident base is young, with a median age of 32 that runs 8.0 years below the national figure, and heavily migrant: 46.7% were born overseas, 25.1 points above national. Unemployment of 17.5% and a 40.0% labour participation rate explain why incomes stay low despite affordable housing, and the gentrification score of 0 confirms a suburb holding still rather than rising.
Population
6,210
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,013/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
106
Median House
$357K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $357,000 median house price, Logan Central is one of the more affordable detached-house markets in southeast Queensland, and the stock supports that: 68.9% of dwellings are separate houses rather than apartments at 22.6%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 54.5%, with four-plus bedrooms at 16.9%, so buyers find family-sized layouts at entry-level prices. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.6%, just below the 30% stress threshold despite household income in the 13.1th percentile. The catch is who actually owns: only 18.8% own outright and 17.5% carry a mortgage, while 63.8% rent, so buyers compete in a market built around tenancy rather than owner-occupation.
For Buyers
At a $357,000 median house price, Logan Central is one of the more affordable detached-house markets in southeast Queensland, and the stock supports that: 68.9% of dwellings are separate houses rather than apartments at 22.6%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 54.5%, with four-plus bedrooms at 16.9%, so buyers find family-sized layouts at entry-level prices. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.6%, just below the 30% stress threshold despite household income in the 13.1th percentile. The catch is who actually owns: only 18.8% own outright and 17.5% carry a mortgage, while 63.8% rent, so buyers compete in a market built around tenancy rather than owner-occupation.
For Investors
The investment case rests on yield and renter depth. With 63.8% of residents renting against a $357,000 median and weekly rent of $280, the gross yield sits near 4.1%, well above what premium Sydney or Melbourne suburbs return. Rent grew 16.7% over the measured period, and the renter share is more than double the national norm, giving landlords a deep tenant pool. Demand support is mixed: overseas migration adds 186 residents a year, but internal migration removes 202, so net population growth is thin at 0.32% annually. The 8.1% vacancy rate is higher than tight markets prefer and signals softness. Development is active at 99 applications in 12 months, mostly extensions and minor building work rather than new supply, so existing stock keeps its scarcity value.
Development Activity
Total DAs
163
Last 12 Months
106
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+430.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Logan Central iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Woodridge State School
Prep-6 · 733 students
Woodridge State High School
7-12 · 1088 students
Demographics
The median age of 32 runs 8.0 years below the national figure, marking a young, family-forming population: 2,013 families are couples with children against just 662 couples without. Overseas-born residents reach 46.7%, which is 25.1 points above national, and the migrant mix is unusually broad, led by Samoan ancestry at 347 and Samoan as the top non-English language at 137 speakers, ahead of Arabic at 60. Religion reflects that diversity, with Islam (656) and Buddhism (179) sizeable behind Christianity (2,723). University qualifications reach only 11.4%, which is 18.7 points below national, consistent with a workforce concentrated in manual and service roles. Average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above national, in line with the larger families this profile produces.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.9%
Houses
8.5%
Townhouse
22.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is lopsided toward renting: 63.8% rent while only 18.8% own outright and 17.5% carry a mortgage, the inverse of a typical owner-occupier suburb. The stock is 68.9% separate houses with apartments at 22.6%, and three-bedroom dwellings make up 54.5% against 16.9% four-plus, so supply skews to mid-sized family houses. The $357,000 median against household income in the 13.1th percentile keeps the suburb affordable on paper, yet the mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.6% and rent-to-income of 27.6% show housing still absorbs a large share of low incomes. Affordability improved from 64.5% in 2011 to 58.8% in 2021, a positive trend, because rent growth of 16.7% lagged income recovery rather than outpacing it.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$475
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.1%
Unoccupied
171
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.3%
Couples, no children
4,618
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is concentrated in lower-paid sectors, which keeps incomes in the 13.1th percentile. Healthcare leads industries at 22.1% (176 workers), followed by Manufacturing and Education tied at 9.9% (79 each), Retail at 9.2% and Transport at 8.7%. By occupation, Labourers (405) and Machinery operators or drivers (321) top the list, well ahead of Clerical roles at 164. Unemployment is high at 17.5% and participation is only 40.0%, with 2,138 residents not in the labour force, both far weaker than national norms and the direct cause of the decile 1 IER economic-resources score. All four SEIFA indexes read decile 1, the bottom tier nationally, and the full-time employment rate of 59.9% sits below what a balanced labour market would show.
Unemployment
17.1%
Labour Force
2,633
Unemployed
451
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.9%
Part-time
22.6%
Participation
40.0%
Employed
1,570
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.4%
Postgraduate
2.4%
Born Overseas
46.7%
Dwellings
1,943
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-dependent: 82.3% drive to work while only 4.2% take public transport and 2.7% walk or cycle, a heavier car reliance than the national pattern. The suburb scores decile 1 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the lowest tier nationally, and 10.2% of residents (560 people) need daily assistance, both pointing to genuine social need. Volunteering runs at 9.2%, below typical community-engagement levels, and the residential turnover rate of 23.2% means roughly a quarter of residents moved within five years, consistent with the 63.8% renter base. No schools are recorded inside the 2.86 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs across this densely settled area of 2,169 residents per km2.
Drive
82.3%
Public Transport
4.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.32%/yr
(+21 people/yr)
EstablishedLogan Central is effectively flat. Annual population growth is just 0.32%, adding about 21 people a year, and the 10-year change is only 1.6%, classifying it as an established, slow-growth suburb. The historical series shows the population edging from 6,456 in 2023 to 6,653 in 2025, and medium forecasts hold it near 6,731 by 2031, modest expansion at best. The only positive driver is overseas migration at 186 a year, offset by net internal outflow of 202, which is why the gentrification score reads 0 and the stage is not gentrifying. Real income growth of 4.0% over the decade is weak compared with stronger markets, reinforcing that the suburb is holding its position rather than climbing.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+186
Net Internal / yr
-202
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -202/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Logan Central compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Logan Central a good suburb to live in?
Logan Central offers affordable housing with a $357,000 median house price, but it scores decile 1 on all four SEIFA indexes, the lowest tier nationally, and household income sits in the 13.1th percentile. Unemployment is high at 17.5%, so it suits budget-focused renters and buyers more than those seeking strong amenity.
What is the median house price in Logan Central?
The median house price is $357,000, low for southeast Queensland. Weekly rent averages $280 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,300, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.6%, just below the 30% stress threshold despite low local incomes.
What schools are in Logan Central?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.86 km2 Logan Central boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. University qualifications among residents reach only 11.4%, which is 18.7 points below the national figure.
Is Logan Central safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Logan Central in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the lowest tier nationally, and 10.2% of residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a higher-need area.
Is Logan Central good for property investment?
Rent of $280 a week against a $357,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, well above premium-city suburbs, and 63.8% of residents rent, giving a deep tenant pool. The 8.1% vacancy rate signals some softness, and net population growth is thin at 0.32% a year.
How is Logan Central's population changing?
Population growth is just 0.32% annually, about 21 people a year, with a 1.6% rise over 10 years. It grew from 6,456 in 2023 to 6,653 in 2025. Overseas migration adds 186 residents a year, but net internal outflow of 202 keeps overall growth slow.
What languages are spoken in Logan Central?
About 46.7% of residents were born overseas, 25.1 points above the national figure. English is dominant, while Samoan is the leading non-English language with 137 speakers, ahead of Arabic at 60, Hindi at 30 and Mandarin at 21, reflecting a broad migrant mix.
How much development is happening in Logan Central?
There were 99 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Most are extensions, roof replacements and minor building work on existing dwellings rather than new supply, consistent with an established, slow-growth suburb at 0.32% annual population growth.
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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