Windaroo
Nearly 66% of Windaroo dwellings have four or more bedrooms, which is unusually high compared to the national average and signals a suburb built primarily for families rather than a mixed housing market. Household income sits at the 79.9th percentile nationally, placing Windaroo in the top quarter by earnings even though median house prices remain accessible at around $520,000. The suburb covers just 1.92 km2 with 2,771 residents, making it a compact, owner-dominated pocket in Logan City's outer south. Mortgage holders account for 54.9% of dwellings and outright owners a further 31.5%, so renters at 13.6% are well below the state norm.
Population
2,771
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,110/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
Median House
$520K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is approximately $520,000, based on 2025 rent data. With 97.8% of stock being separate houses and 65.9% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms, buyers are almost entirely competing for family-sized detached homes, which keeps choice concentrated in one segment. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,850, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.2%, below the 30% stress threshold and notably lower than many comparable Brisbane-fringe suburbs. Only 2.2% of dwellings are semi-detached and apartment supply is negligible, so price dynamics are driven by a single housing type with limited alternatives. Outright owners at 31.5% suggest an established base of long-term residents rather than rapid churn.
For Buyers
The median house price is approximately $520,000, based on 2025 rent data. With 97.8% of stock being separate houses and 65.9% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms, buyers are almost entirely competing for family-sized detached homes, which keeps choice concentrated in one segment. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,850, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.2%, below the 30% stress threshold and notably lower than many comparable Brisbane-fringe suburbs. Only 2.2% of dwellings are semi-detached and apartment supply is negligible, so price dynamics are driven by a single housing type with limited alternatives. Outright owners at 31.5% suggest an established base of long-term residents rather than rapid churn.
For Investors
The rental market in Windaroo is thin: only 13.6% of dwellings are rented, well below the national average, and weekly rent averages $415. The vacancy rate of 3.3% is moderate and not a clear warning sign, but the shallow renter pool limits tenant choice. Development activity is active, with 30 applications lodged in the past 12 months, most of them extensions, sheds and patios on existing properties rather than new supply. The mortgage-belt identity and 79.3% residential stability rate (residents who stayed in place) suggest low turnover and few forced sales. Investors should weigh thin rental yield against potential capital growth driven by the suburb's position in Logan City, which continues to attract families priced out of Brisbane.
Development Activity
Total DAs
74
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+550.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, so Windaroo does not skew older or younger than average. The overseas-born share of 22.0% sits 0.4 percentage points above national, essentially at parity. English ancestry dominates at 1,317 residents, followed by Scottish (324) and Irish (287), making Windaroo one of the more Anglo-Celtic suburbs in South East Queensland. Average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above national, consistent with the family-dominated profile. University qualifications at 22.5% are 7.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trade-intensive industries such as Construction (16.1%) and Healthcare (14.1%) rather than professional knowledge roles.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.8%
Houses
2.2%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership dominates in Windaroo, with 31.5% owning outright and 54.9% paying a mortgage, leaving renters at just 13.6%. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.8%, with no apartments recorded and semi-detached dwellings accounting for the remaining 2.2%. The bedroom profile is skewed toward larger homes: 65.9% have four or more bedrooms and 32.9% have three, while smaller two-bedroom dwellings make up less than 1%. Rent-to-income at 19.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, and mortgage-to-income at 20.2% is similarly healthy compared to most South East Queensland fringe suburbs. The estimated $520,000 median is accessible relative to the suburb's household income at the 79.9th percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,850
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$864
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.3%
Unoccupied
32
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.6%
Couples, no children
2,452
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the dominant industry at 16.1% of employed residents (146 workers), well above national norms and consistent with the suburb's detached-house, trades-oriented character. Healthcare follows at 14.1% (128 workers) and Education at 11.6% (105 workers), together forming a public-services core that stabilises local employment. Manufacturing adds 8.8% and Retail 7.0%. By occupation, Clerical/Admin leads at 239, followed by Managers (230) and Professionals (214), suggesting a workforce that commutes to Logan City or Brisbane for higher-paid roles. Unemployment sits at 4.5% against a participation rate of 63.4%, with 924 full-time employed residents. The SEIFA data for Windaroo is not available in the current dataset, so relative disadvantage rankings versus state and national benchmarks cannot be stated.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.8%
Part-time
26.7%
Participation
63.4%
Employed
1,343
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.5%
Postgraduate
3.6%
Born Overseas
22.0%
Dwellings
949
Transport to Work
Car dependency in Windaroo is very high: 91.6% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average of around 60%, and public transport use is just 1.1%. This reflects the suburb's outer-Logan location without heavy rail access nearby. Housing stress indicators are positive, with rent-to-income at 19.7% and mortgage-to-income at 20.2%, both well below the 30% stress threshold nationally. The volunteering rate of 13.0% indicates moderate community participation. About 4.9% of residents (133 people) need daily assistance, which is close to national norms. No schools are recorded inside the Windaroo boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs including Beenleigh, Loganholme and Bahrs Scrub.
Drive
91.6%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Windaroo compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windaroo a good suburb to live in?
Windaroo suits families well: household income sits at the 79.9th percentile nationally, mortgage-to-income is a healthy 20.2%, and 97.8% of dwellings are separate houses with 65.9% having four or more bedrooms. The main trade-off is high car dependency at 91.6% and limited public transport at 1.1%.
What is the median house price in Windaroo?
The median house price is approximately $520,000, estimated from 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $415 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,850, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Windaroo?
No schools are recorded inside the Windaroo boundary in this dataset. Residents rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Beenleigh, Loganholme and Bahrs Scrub. The suburb has 2,771 residents and an average household size of 2.9, above the national figure of 2.5, suggesting strong local demand for nearby schools.
Is Windaroo safe?
Crime statistics specific to Windaroo are not available in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 20.2% and rent-to-income at 19.7%, both below the 30% national stress threshold. Owner-occupiers make up 86.4% of households, which is associated with lower crime rates in comparable suburbs.
Is Windaroo good for property investment?
Rental demand is limited, with only 13.6% of dwellings rented, well below the national average, and weekly rent at $415. The vacancy rate of 3.3% is moderate. However, the suburb's family-oriented profile, household income at the 79.9th percentile nationally, and 30 development applications in 12 months suggest underlying demand for the area.
How is Windaroo's population changing?
Detailed population growth forecasts are not available for Windaroo in this dataset. The current population is 2,771 across 1.92 km2, giving a density of 1,440 per km2. Residential stability is high at 79.3% of residents staying in place, and development activity of 30 approvals in 12 months is focused on improving existing homes rather than adding new dwellings.
How much development is happening in Windaroo?
There were 30 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, above the typical level for a suburb of 2,771 residents. Most are building extensions, sheds and patios on existing properties rather than new dwellings, which is consistent with an established owner-occupier suburb where 86.4% of households own their home.
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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