Meadowbrook
Healthcare accounts for 23.3% of local industry jobs, a striking anchor for a suburb of 3,069 people. Meadowbrook has a median age of 37, three years below the national figure, and 36.8% of residents were born overseas, 15.2 percentage points above national levels. Its housing profile is strongly detached, with 85.6% separate houses, while household income sits at the 59.6th percentile. Compared with nearby Logan Central and Kingston, Meadowbrook reads as a smaller, detached-home market with a family focus because 59.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and average household size is 2.9.
Local council: Logan
Population
3,069
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,701/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
72
Meadowbrook suits buyers prioritising detached family space over apartment living. Separate houses make up 85.6% of dwellings, compared with 8.1% apartments, and 59.7% contain 4 or more bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,653, while rent is $385 a week; mortgage and rent costs are similar as a share of income at 22.4% and 22.6%. Couples with children represent 45.1% of families, helping explain demand for larger floorplans. A current suburb-level median house price is not available, so compare recent listings, land size and renovation needs rather than relying on a single benchmark.
For Buyers
Meadowbrook suits buyers prioritising detached family space over apartment living. Separate houses make up 85.6% of dwellings, compared with 8.1% apartments, and 59.7% contain 4 or more bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,653, while rent is $385 a week; mortgage and rent costs are similar as a share of income at 22.4% and 22.6%. Couples with children represent 45.1% of families, helping explain demand for larger floorplans. A current suburb-level median house price is not available, so compare recent listings, land size and renovation needs rather than relying on a single benchmark.
For Investors
Investors get a tenant-oriented base, with 37.4% of households renting, above the 24.9% owning outright. Weekly rent is $385 and vacancy is 3.2%, a combination that can support leasing activity but still warrants property-level checks on condition and tenant appeal. Meadowbrook recorded 65 development applications across 12 months, including Logan Hospital car-park works and a Metro South Medical fit-out, pointing to ongoing institutional activity rather than only residential turnover. Healthcare represents 23.3% of local industry jobs and education 11.5%, so proximity to employment anchors may matter more than speculative price growth. Compare yields by dwelling type because 85.6% of stock is detached and only 8.1% is apartments.
Development Activity
Total DAs
157
Last 12 Months
72
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+213.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Meadowbrook is younger than the national profile, with a median age of 37, three years below national levels. Overseas-born residents account for 36.8%, which is 15.2 percentage points above the national share, while university attainment at 24.5% is 5.6 points below the national figure. Recorded ancestry counts include English at 1,008 people, Other at 577, Ancestry not stated at 253, Irish at 244 and Scottish at 222. Christianity counts 1,347 residents and no religion 1,090, with Islam at 158. Because average household size is 2.9, 0.4 above national levels, family and multigenerational housing needs are likely to shape demand. The 78.4% staying rate is higher than the 21.6% turnover rate, indicating residential continuity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.6%
Houses
6.3%
Townhouse
8.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Meadowbrook's housing is detached and family-sized rather than apartment-led. Separate houses account for 85.6% of dwellings, versus 8.1% apartments and 6.3% semi-detached homes. Four or more bedrooms make up 59.7% of stock and 3-bedroom homes 34.9%, so larger households have more choice than in a compact unit market. Tenure is split between renting at 37.4%, mortgages at 37.1% and outright ownership at 24.9%, indicating a sizeable renter and upgrader audience. Mortgage costs equal 22.4% of income compared with 22.6% for rent, while the $1,653 monthly mortgage figure and $385 weekly rent provide practical budgeting anchors. A median house price is unavailable, so compare asking prices with household income of $1,701 a week.
Mortgage / mo
$1,653
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $385.
$590
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $590 · units $460
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$678
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.2%
Unoccupied
32
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.1%
Couples with children
34.1%
Couples, no children
18.7%
Single parent
779
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Meadowbrook's leading industry at 23.3% and 199 workers, followed by education at 11.5% and 98, construction at 8.9% and 76, retail at 8.4% and 72, and manufacturing at 7.4% and 63. This mix gives the suburb a service and trades base, while the main occupations are professionals at 214, clerical and administration at 199, trades at 187, community and personal service at 184, and labourers at 159. Employment is mixed: 58.2% work full time, participation is 59.8% and unemployment is 9.1%. Household income sits at the 59.6th percentile, above the midpoint, but car driving at 75.5% suggests daily mobility depends on private vehicles. Healthcare and education together account for 34.8% of industry jobs, creating a strong community-services employment anchor.
Unemployment
9.1%
Labour Force
1,490
Unemployed
135
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.2%
Part-time
30.8%
Participation
59.8%
Employed
1,355
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.5%
Postgraduate
5.3%
Born Overseas
36.8%
Dwellings
959
Transport to Work
Daily travel is strongly car-based: 75.5% of residents drive to work, compared with 2.9% using public transport and 3.3% walking or cycling. That pattern matters because local convenience is likely to depend on road access and parking more than rail or bus use. Work from home accounts for 10.8%, well below the car-driver share. Families should check the exact address against enrolment zones, because catchments can cross suburb boundaries, and review current Queensland Police information before committing. Recent applications include a Logan Hospital car park, which may affect nearby access during construction. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, Meadowbrook is better suited to households with reliable car access.
Drive
75.5%
Public Transport
2.9%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
10.8%
Growth Outlook
Meadowbrook's growth signals are concentrated in development activity. There were 65 applications over 12 months, including Logan Hospital car-park works and a Metro South Medical fit-out. The suburb has 3,069 residents across 5.77 sq km, giving a density of 532.3 people per sq km. A median age of 37 and a 21.6% turnover rate suggest an established population, while 78.4% stayed at the same address. Compared with a static suburb with no development pipeline, this is a more active change profile, but approvals do not guarantee new dwellings or population growth. Follow completions, vacancy at 3.2% and local rental conditions before assuming stronger demand.
Population trend: Logan council area
Meadowbrook sits in the Logan council area. These are the council area's residents, not Meadowbrook's.
Residents 2025
403,515
Growth, 5 yr average
+3.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+3.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Meadowbrook compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadowbrook a good suburb to live in?
Meadowbrook can suit households wanting detached homes and larger floorplans, with 85.6% separate houses and 59.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms. Car access is important because 75.5% drive to work, compared with 2.9% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Meadowbrook?
A current median house price cannot be stated confidently. Use recent comparable sales and listings, then test repayments against the $1,653 monthly mortgage figure and household income of $1,701 a week. Detached homes make up 85.6%, so compare like-for-like houses rather than mixing apartments and semi-detached stock.
What schools are in Meadowbrook?
School access depends on the exact address and enrolment zone. Families should check nearby primary and secondary options, sector, travel time and catchment boundaries before signing, because suburb boundaries do not guarantee school eligibility. Meadowbrook's 75.5% car-driver share makes transport time an important part of that check.
Is Meadowbrook safe?
Safety should be checked through current Queensland Police records and recent local incidents rather than inferred from transport patterns. Meadowbrook has 75.5% car drivers and 2.9% public transport users, but those figures describe mobility, not crime. Inspect the exact street at different times before making a decision.
Is Meadowbrook good for property investment?
Meadowbrook has 37.4% renting, $385 weekly rent and a 3.2% vacancy rate, giving investors useful leasing indicators. There were also 65 development applications over 12 months. Compare detached-house yields, maintenance costs and tenant demand carefully because 85.6% of dwellings are separate houses.
How is Meadowbrook's population changing?
Meadowbrook has 3,069 residents. Movement appears relatively stable, with 78.4% staying at the same address and 21.6% moving, while 65 development applications in 12 months indicate active change. Approvals may influence future housing supply, but they should not be treated as guaranteed population growth.
What languages are spoken in Meadowbrook?
Recorded language counts include Samoan at 43 people, Punjabi at 27, Mandarin at 24, Arabic at 18 and Canton at 16. The overseas-born share is 36.8%, which is 15.2 percentage points above the national figure, so local services may need to cater to more than one language group.
What development is happening in Meadowbrook?
Meadowbrook recorded 65 development applications across 12 months. Examples include a new car park at Logan Hospital and fit-out works for Metro South Medical. These projects indicate ongoing institutional activity, but buyers should check approval status, construction timing and any effect on traffic before relying on them in a property decision.
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).
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