Logan Reserve
Few suburbs are reshaping this fast: the population jumped 135.8% over the decade, rising from 12,640 in 2023 to 16,875 in 2025 at 4.54% a year. That expansion is built almost entirely on new detached housing, with 91.7% separate houses and 65.2% of dwellings carrying four or more bedrooms. The median age of 27 is 13 years below national, and 643 development applications were lodged in 12 months, confirming a young, family-driven build-out rather than gentrification. The $488,000 median house price keeps it affordable compared with metropolitan Brisbane, while internal migration of 1,662 people a year, not overseas arrivals, is the primary engine of change.
Population
7,016
Median Age
27.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,818/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
671
Median House
$488K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $488,000 median house price (estimated from 2025 rents) sits well below Brisbane metropolitan levels, the core draw for families moving here. Stock is overwhelmingly large and detached: 91.7% are separate houses and 65.2% have four or more bedrooms, while apartments are just 0.4%. That profile suits buyers wanting a new family home on a block rather than units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.0%, below the 30% stress threshold because household income sits at the 65.6th percentile nationally. Tenure splits 39.0% mortgaged and only 12.2% owned outright, reflecting how recently most homes were bought.
For Buyers
The $488,000 median house price (estimated from 2025 rents) sits well below Brisbane metropolitan levels, the core draw for families moving here. Stock is overwhelmingly large and detached: 91.7% are separate houses and 65.2% have four or more bedrooms, while apartments are just 0.4%. That profile suits buyers wanting a new family home on a block rather than units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.0%, below the 30% stress threshold because household income sits at the 65.6th percentile nationally. Tenure splits 39.0% mortgaged and only 12.2% owned outright, reflecting how recently most homes were bought.
For Investors
Renters make up 48.8% of households, giving a deep tenant pool, and weekly rent of $390 against a $488,000 median produces a gross yield near 4.2%, materially higher than inner-Brisbane yields. The vacancy rate of 5.2% is elevated, a direct result of 643 development applications in 12 months adding supply faster than tenants arrive. Demand is underpinned by internal migration of 1,662 people a year, far above the 84 net overseas arrivals, so growth depends on Brisbane households relocating outward for affordability. Rent grew 38.2% over the period studied, and with rent-to-income at 21.5%, below stress levels, there is headroom for further increases as the area matures.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,084
Last 12 Months
671
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+819.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Logan Reserve iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Logan Reserve State School
Prep-6 · 660 students
Demographics
The median age of 27 is 13 years below the national median, and the average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above national, both pointing to young families rather than professionals or retirees. Overseas-born residents at 35.9% are 14.3 points above national, with English ancestry leading at 2,065, followed by Scottish (395) and Irish (385). Samoan (94) and Punjabi (84) top the non-English languages, reflecting Pacific Islander and South Asian migration. University qualifications at 21.3% are 8.8 points below national, consistent with a workforce in trades and services. Couples with children (2,855) outnumber couples without children (1,059) by nearly three to one.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.7%
Houses
7.9%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits 48.8% renting, 39.0% mortgaged and just 12.2% owned outright, typical of a young estate where most residents bought recently and few have paid down loans. The stock is 91.7% separate houses with 7.9% semi-detached and only 0.4% apartments, and 65.2% of homes have four or more bedrooms against just 0.7% studios and one-bedrooms. The $488,000 median is affordable relative to Brisbane, and the IER decile 6 (above the midpoint) signals reasonable economic resources, yet IEO decile 3 reflects below-average education and occupation profiles. Mortgage-to-income of 22.0% and rent-to-income of 21.5% both sit below the 30% stress line.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$390
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$854
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
114
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.7%
Couples, no children
5,678
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 19.9% (378 workers), followed by Construction at 12.1% (230), Manufacturing at 9.2% (175), Retail at 8.5% (161) and Education at 8.3% (158). The Construction concentration is unusually high and tied to the building boom, since 643 development applications in 12 months sustain local trades. Occupations skew to Clerical and Admin (470), Machinery Operators and Drivers (430) and Professionals (402). Full-time employment runs at 69.0% with a 6.6% unemployment rate, above the national average, while participation at 60.4% is moderate. The IEO decile 3 reflects this profile, sitting below the IER decile 6 that measures economic resources.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
8,078
Unemployed
393
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
24.4%
Participation
60.4%
Employed
2,871
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.3%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
35.9%
Dwellings
2,058
Transport to Work
Daily life here is car-dependent: 91.5% drive to work, public transport is just 1.4% and walking or cycling only 0.5%, well below national active-transport rates and a consequence of greenfield estates built ahead of services. The average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above national, reinforcing the family orientation, and the volunteering rate sits at 9.7%. SEIFA places the area in IRSAD decile 3, below the midpoint, though IER decile 6 shows household economic resources are stronger than the disadvantage ranking suggests. With 643 development applications in 12 months and the median age at 27, amenity is still catching up to the population.
Drive
91.5%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+4.54%/yr
(+766 people/yr)
High GrowthPopulation growth of 4.54% a year, about 766 people, places this among the fastest-expanding suburbs in the dataset, and the 10-year change of 135.8% more than doubled the resident base. Recorded population climbed from 12,640 in 2023 to 16,875 in 2025, and medium forecasts project 18,575 by 2031. The engine is internal migration at 1,662 people a year, dwarfing the 84 net overseas arrivals, so this is Brisbane households relocating outward rather than international inflow. The gentrification score of 0 confirms a new-development trajectory. Affordability improved from 51.1% in 2011 to 47.9% in 2021, and the young-age share rose 3.2 points.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+84
Net Internal / yr
+1,662
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Logan Reserve compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Logan Reserve a good suburb to live in?
It suits young families wanting affordable, large homes: the median house price is $488,000, 91.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 65.2% have four or more bedrooms. The trade-off is car dependence, with 91.5% driving to work and only 1.4% using public transport, and an IRSAD ranking in decile 3, below the national midpoint.
What is the median house price in Logan Reserve?
The median house price is $488,000 (estimated from 2025 rents), well below Brisbane metropolitan levels. Weekly rent is $390 and average monthly mortgage repayments are $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.0%, below the 30% stress threshold. Gross rental yield works out near 4.2%.
What schools are in Logan Reserve?
No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring areas. The need is clear given couples with children number 2,855 and the median age is just 27, with the population having grown 135.8% over the decade as new estates fill with young households.
Is Logan Reserve safe?
Suburb-level crime figures are not available in this dataset, so safety cannot be quantified directly. As a proxy, the area sits in SEIFA IRSAD decile 3 and IER decile 6, and housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 22.0% and rent-to-income at 21.5%, both below the 30% stress threshold.
Is Logan Reserve good for property investment?
The 48.8% renter share and $390 weekly rent against a $488,000 median give a gross yield near 4.2%, higher than inner-Brisbane. Risks include a 5.2% vacancy rate and heavy new supply, with 643 development applications in 12 months. Demand rests on internal migration of 1,662 people a year versus 84 overseas arrivals.
How is Logan Reserve's population changing?
Growth runs at 4.54% a year, around 766 people, and the population rose from 12,640 in 2023 to 16,875 in 2025, a 135.8% increase over the decade. Internal migration of 1,662 a year is the main driver, far above 84 net overseas arrivals, and medium forecasts project 18,575 residents by 2031.
Where do people in Logan Reserve come from?
Overseas-born residents make up 35.9%, which is 14.3 points above the national average. English ancestry leads at 2,065, followed by Scottish (395) and Irish (385), while Samoan (94) and Punjabi (84) are the top non-English languages spoken at home, reflecting Pacific Islander and South Asian migration.
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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