Loganholme
A 6,764-person suburb with a 34-year median age, Loganholme is shaped by detached housing, family households and a strong mortgage presence. Separate houses account for 92.8% of dwellings, while 48.2% of households are paying a mortgage and 45.2% of families are couples with children. Household income sits at the 66.6th percentile, above the national midpoint, although university attainment is 10.7 percentage points below the national figure. Compared with nearby Shailer Park and Beenleigh, the profile is more car-oriented and firmly suburban, with 78.7% driving to work.
Population
6,764
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,840/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
616
Loganholme suits buyers seeking space rather than apartment stock: 92.8% of dwellings are separate houses, 47.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 46.5% have 3 bedrooms. A current median house price is not stated, so compare recent sales by land size, condition and bedroom count instead of relying on a single suburb figure. The typical mortgage payment is $1,668 a month, and mortgage costs equal 20.9% of household income, while weekly rent is $395. With household income at the 66.6th percentile, borrowing capacity is above the national midpoint, but the 48.2% mortgage share makes rate sensitivity important.
For Buyers
Loganholme suits buyers seeking space rather than apartment stock: 92.8% of dwellings are separate houses, 47.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 46.5% have 3 bedrooms. A current median house price is not stated, so compare recent sales by land size, condition and bedroom count instead of relying on a single suburb figure. The typical mortgage payment is $1,668 a month, and mortgage costs equal 20.9% of household income, while weekly rent is $395. With household income at the 66.6th percentile, borrowing capacity is above the national midpoint, but the 48.2% mortgage share makes rate sensitivity important.
For Investors
Investor demand is supported by a 29.6% renting share and weekly rent of $395, but the 5.7% vacancy rate is higher than a tightly supplied rental market and may temper short-term rent growth. Loganholme recorded 586 development applications across 12 months, a substantial pipeline because detached lots can accommodate alterations, extensions and new dwellings. Migration is Balanced rather than driven by one dominant stream, so tenant demand should be assessed against local employment and household formation. The 92.8% separate-house share may appeal to family tenants, while 5.7% vacancy warrants conservative assumptions compared with lower-vacancy markets.
Development Activity
Total DAs
863
Last 12 Months
616
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+926.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Loganholme
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Loganholme State School
Demographics
Loganholme's 34-year median age is 6 years below the national figure, yet its trajectory is older than its current age suggests: the senior share has risen 4.7 percentage points and the forecast shift is labelled Aging. University attainment is 19.4%, 10.7 points below the national comparison, while 24.0% of residents were born overseas, 2.4 points above the national level. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 2,672, 678 and 605, and no religion is recorded for 3,269 people versus 2,783 identifying with Christianity. Compared with nearby Shailer Park and Beenleigh, the pattern is family-oriented, moderately mobile, and less university-heavy.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.8%
Houses
5.4%
Townhouse
1.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is overwhelmingly detached: 92.8% separate houses, 5.4% semi-detached dwellings and 1.8% apartments. Larger homes dominate, with 47.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 46.5% containing 3 bedrooms, which supports family occupancy and helps explain the average household size of 2.9, 0.4 above the national comparison. Tenure is split between 48.2% mortgages, 21.9% outright ownership and 29.6% renting. Mortgage costs equal 20.9% of household income and rent equals 21.5%, both without a recorded stress flag. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, Loganholme is more land and car dependent, so buyers should assess flood exposure, access and maintenance as well as price.
Mortgage / mo
$1,668
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $395.
$630
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $630
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$815
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.7%
Unoccupied
136
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.2%
Couples with children
32.2%
Couples, no children
21.0%
Single parent
1,871
Total families
Economy & Employment
Loganholme's employment base is practical and service-linked: healthcare accounts for 17.0% of jobs, construction 16.6%, education 10.2%, retail 8.5% and manufacturing 7.6%. Trades lead occupations at 583 people, followed by professionals at 495 and clerical or administrative workers at 494, supporting a mix of local services and commuting roles. Participation is 67.7%, unemployment is 5.1% and full-time employment is 59.0%. Socioeconomic results are mixed: IEO is decile 4, IER decile 7, IRSD decile 5 and IRSAD decile 4. The higher household income and education-resourcing results compared with the broader disadvantage profile likely reflect established mortgage households alongside uneven occupation and qualification levels.
Unemployment
5.1%
Labour Force
3,522
Unemployed
179
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.0%
Part-time
30.6%
Participation
67.7%
Employed
3,343
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.4%
Postgraduate
3.3%
Born Overseas
24.0%
Dwellings
2,240
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical for drivers, with 78.7% travelling to work by car, only 2.2% using public transport and 13.0% working from home. That transport mix fits an 8.82 square kilometre suburb at 767.1 people per square kilometre, but it is less convenient than a transit-led location for households without a car. Loganholme State School is the named local government school; families should check enrolment zones and year-level availability because school access can change by address. The IRSAD score sits in decile 4, while 5.7% of residents need assistance, so service access matters. No suburb-level crime rate is stated, making current police records and an on-site check important before choosing a street.
Drive
78.7%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
13.0%
Population Forecast
+0.92%/yr
(+117 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive, with the annual trend at 0.92% and 10-year population change across the wider area at 8.0%. Migration is labelled Balanced, so expansion is not attributed to one dominant source. The trajectory is Aging, with senior share up 4.7 percentage points and working share down 1.4 points, which may shift demand toward lower-maintenance housing over time. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 26, indicating selective change rather than a completed transformation. Compared with faster-growth corridors, Loganholme looks established, with modest growth and gradual renewal rather than wholesale change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+77
Net Internal / yr
+52
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +14% since 2011, Net internal migration +52/yr, Accelerating: 4% → 10%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Loganholme compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loganholme a good suburb to live in?
Loganholme can suit households wanting detached homes, family space and car access. Separate houses account for 92.8% of dwellings, 45.2% of families are couples with children and 78.7% drive to work. It is less suitable for people seeking frequent public transport, which is used by 2.2%.
What is the median house price in Loganholme?
A current median house price is not stated. Use recent comparable sales and adjust for land, condition and bedrooms. That matters in a suburb where 92.8% of dwellings are separate houses and 47.4% contain 4 or more bedrooms, so the housing mix can differ from smaller-home markets.
What schools are in Loganholme?
Loganholme State School is the named local government school in the suburb. Confirm the catchment, year levels and enrolment rules for the exact address. The average household size is 2.9 and 45.2% of families are couples with children, so school demand may vary between streets and housing pockets.
Is Loganholme safe?
Check current Queensland Police records, recent incident patterns and the street at different times before deciding. A suburb-level crime rate is not stated, so the available figures should not be treated as a safety ranking. Loganholme has 767.1 people per square kilometre and 78.7% car-driver commuting, which describe density and transport rather than crime.
Is Loganholme good for property investment?
It may suit a long-term investor seeking detached family rentals, but the case depends on purchase price and property selection. Weekly rent is $395, the rental share is 29.6% and vacancy is 5.7%, which is higher than a tightly supplied market. A pipeline of 586 development applications means future supply should be monitored.
How is Loganholme's population changing?
Loganholme has an established but gradually changing trajectory. The annual trend is 0.92%, while population change across the wider area is 8.0% over 10 years. The forecast labels migration Balanced and the trajectory Aging, with senior share up 4.7 percentage points, so growth is steady and the age mix is moving older.
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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