Loganlea
With 64.1% of residents renting and household income in the 30th percentile nationally, Loganlea is Brisbane's Logan corridor at its most affordable and transient. Yet 110 development applications in 12 months, including dual occupancies and 8-dwelling complexes, point to significant developer interest in densifying the suburb. Population growth of 1.84% per year (238 persons) is strong, driven by overseas migration (+210/year), and the population has surged 34% since 2011. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 1 (bottom 10% nationally) and 11.9% unemployment rate frame the socioeconomic challenges that underpin the low entry price.
Population
8,716
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,282/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
117
Median House
$418K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $418,000 median, Loganlea ranks among Brisbane metro's most affordable suburbs. Mortgage repayments of $1,450/month consume 26.1% of household income, approaching but not crossing the stress threshold. The stock is 73.8% detached houses, with 50.2% three-bedroom and 30.3% four-plus-bedroom homes. The 12.4% outright ownership rate is very low compared to the national average, while 23.5% hold mortgages. With 30.8% turnover, stock rotates frequently, giving buyers more options than in tighter markets. Buyers should note the SEIFA IRSD decile of 1 (most disadvantaged 10% nationally), which impacts services and amenity expectations.
For Buyers
At an estimated $418,000 median, Loganlea ranks among Brisbane metro's most affordable suburbs. Mortgage repayments of $1,450/month consume 26.1% of household income, approaching but not crossing the stress threshold. The stock is 73.8% detached houses, with 50.2% three-bedroom and 30.3% four-plus-bedroom homes. The 12.4% outright ownership rate is very low compared to the national average, while 23.5% hold mortgages. With 30.8% turnover, stock rotates frequently, giving buyers more options than in tighter markets. Buyers should note the SEIFA IRSD decile of 1 (most disadvantaged 10% nationally), which impacts services and amenity expectations.
For Investors
Loganlea is a high-activity investment zone: 64.1% renters, $340/week median rent, and 110 development applications in 12 months. The 6.6% vacancy rate is elevated compared to Brisbane metro, reflecting both high renter mobility (30.8% turnover) and new supply entering the market via dual occupancies and multi-dwelling builds. Overseas migration of +210 persons/year drives rental demand, though internal outflow (-90/year) partially offsets it. The gentrification score of 36 shows early signs: population up 34% since 2011 and growth accelerating from 13% to 19%. Real income declined 9.5% over the decade, so gentrification here is demographic (volume) rather than economic (wealth).
Development Activity
Total DAs
256
Last 12 Months
117
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+207.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Loganlea iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Loganlea State High School
7-12 · 928 students
Demographics
Loganlea's median age of 31 sits 9 years below the national average, making it one of Brisbane's youngest suburbs. English ancestry leads (2,306) but with a significant 'Other' category (2,173) and ancestry not stated (1,095), reflecting cultural diversity. The 38.9% overseas-born share is 17.3 points above the national average. Arabic (171 speakers), Samoan (97), and Punjabi (87) are the leading non-English languages. University qualifications at 18.5% are 11.6 points below the national rate, and the SEIFA IEO decile of 2 confirms limited educational opportunity. Community/Personal (488 workers) and Labourers (485) are the top two occupations, an inverted profile compared to typical white-collar suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
73.8%
Houses
17.7%
Townhouse
8.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses comprise 73.8% of the stock, with semi-detached at 17.7% and apartments at 8.6%, a more mixed profile than most outer suburbs. Three-bedroom homes dominate (50.2%), followed by 4+ bedrooms (30.3%). The ownership structure is heavily renter-weighted: 64.1% rent versus only 12.4% owning outright and 23.5% on mortgages. Rent-to-income at 26.5% approaches the stress zone, while mortgage-to-income at 26.1% is similarly stretched. At an estimated $418,000 median, Loganlea is affordable in absolute terms, but affordability has remained flat over the decade (57.7% to 57.6% income-to-price), meaning income growth has not outpaced prices compared to improving suburbs.
Mortgage / mo
$1,450
Rent / wk
$340
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$582
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
196
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.7%
Couples, no children
6,475
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates at 23.3% (434 workers), followed by Construction (10.1%), Retail (8.7%), Education (8.5%), and Manufacturing (7.7%). The occupational structure reveals a blue-collar lean: Community/Personal (488), Labourers (485), and Machinery/Drivers (437) are the top three, with Professionals (360) ranking fourth. Unemployment at 11.9% is roughly double the national average, and the participation rate of 48.4% means over half the working-age population is outside the labour force. The SEIFA deciles are all 1-2, placing Loganlea in the most disadvantaged 10-20% nationally. The 8.7% needing-assistance rate is also well above average.
Unemployment
7.7%
Labour Force
6,489
Unemployed
500
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.4%
Part-time
25.7%
Participation
48.4%
Employed
2,862
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.5%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
38.9%
Dwellings
2,785
Transport to Work
Loganlea State High School (Government Secondary, ICSEA 930, 928 students) is the only school within the suburb, scoring below the national ICSEA average of 1000. Primary school options require travel to neighbouring suburbs. Public transport use at 4.7% is limited, with 85.9% driving. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 1 places socioeconomic conditions in the bottom 10% nationally. The 8.7% needing-assistance rate (669 residents) is higher than the national average, and volunteering at 10.4% is below it. Walking and cycling at 1.3% indicate limited active-transport infrastructure compared to inner suburbs.
Drive
85.9%
Public Transport
4.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.84%/yr
(+238 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 1.84% annually (238 persons/year), projecting to approximately 14,439 by 2031 from 12,948 in 2025. The 10-year surge of 26.5% has been driven by overseas migration (+210/year), partially offset by internal outflow (-90/year). Growth is accelerating: the pace increased from 13% to 19% over the decade. Despite the demographic injection, the gentrification score of 36 reflects volume growth rather than income upgrading, since real income dropped 9.5%. Affordability has held stable rather than improving, meaning the suburb absorbs population without the economic uplift seen in gentrifying areas.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+210
Net Internal / yr
-90
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +34% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +210/yr, Accelerating: 13% → 19%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Loganlea compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loganlea a good suburb to live in?
Loganlea offers affordability (estimated $418,000 median) in the Logan corridor but faces challenges: SEIFA IRSAD decile 1 (bottom 10% nationally), 11.9% unemployment, and limited school options. It suits budget-conscious buyers who prioritise entry price over amenity. The 110 development applications in 12 months signal the area is changing, which may improve infrastructure over time.
What is the median house price in Loganlea?
The estimated median house price is $418,000 (2025 estimate). Monthly mortgage repayments of approximately $1,450 consume 26.1% of the median household income of $1,282/week. This is higher than many comparable suburbs as a proportion of income, though the absolute dollar amount remains among Brisbane's most accessible.
What schools are in Loganlea?
Loganlea State High School is the only school in the suburb, a Government secondary school with ICSEA 930 (below the national average of 1000) and 928 students enrolled. Families seeking primary schooling or higher-ICSEA options typically access schools in neighbouring Waterford West, Marsden, or Meadowbrook.
Is Loganlea safe?
Crime statistics are not available in our current dataset for Loganlea. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 1 (most disadvantaged 10% nationally), 11.9% unemployment rate, and high turnover (30.8%) are demographic factors that typically correlate with higher-than-average crime rates compared to Queensland norms. The suburb has a young population (median age 31) with high residential churn.
Is Loganlea good for property investment?
Loganlea is one of Brisbane's most investor-active suburbs: 64.1% renters, $340/week median rent, and 110 development applications in 12 months. The 6.6% vacancy rate is elevated, and new multi-dwelling developments will add supply. Population growth of 1.84%/year (238 persons) absorbs some supply, but the declining real income (-9.5% over the decade) limits rent growth potential compared to gentrifying suburbs.
How is Loganlea's population changing?
Population grows at 1.84% annually (238 persons/year), projected to reach approximately 14,439 by 2031. Growth has surged 34% since 2011, driven by overseas migration (+210/year). The young median age (31) is 9 years below the national figure. Growth is accelerating from 13% to 19% over the decade, but real incomes dropped 9.5%, meaning population growth has not translated to economic upgrading.
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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