Loganholme - Tanah Merah

An assessment of population growth drivers in Loganholme - Tanah Merah reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Loganholme - Tanah Merah's population was around 12,839 as of May 2026. This reflected a growth of 1,251 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,588. The increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 12,700 in June 2025 and an additional 132 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 966 persons per square kilometer. Loganholme - Tanah Merah's growth rate of 10.8% exceeded both the SA3 area average (8.4%) and the national average, indicating it as a region leader in population growth. Natural growth contributed approximately 43.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for the area, expecting a rise of 1,675 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.0% over 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Loganholme - Tanah Merah among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Loganholme - Tanah Merah has recorded approximately 72 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 362 homes. In FY-26 so far, 90 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracted 2.6 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost of new homes is $203,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $12.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Loganholme - Tanah Merah records elevated construction activity, with 45.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. The majority of new building activity consists of townhouses or apartments (69.0%), reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to cater to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (89.0%).

The area has approximately 384 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established population. Based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Loganholme - Tanah Merah is projected to grow by 1,536 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that may affect the area. Notable ones include River Gardens Estate - Stage 3 & 4, The Avenues Loganholme, Loganholme District Centre (Bunnings & Retail Expansion), and Loganlea Road Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Loganholme - Tanah Merah ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Loganholme - Tanah Merah has a skilled workforce with a notable construction sector and an unemployment rate of 2.9% as of December 2025. There are 7,045 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is at 72.3%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%.

According to Census responses, 13.6% of residents work from home. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, with a 1.1% decline in employment, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Loganholme - Tanah Merah's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Loganholme - Tanah Merah SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,676 and an average level of $64,956. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,228 (median) and $72,335 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Loganholme - Tanah Merah cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows 39.9% of the population (5,122 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, placing disposable income at the 57th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Loganholme - Tanah Merah's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.9% houses and 11.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Loganholme - Tanah Merah stood at 22.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.7% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in the area was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Loganholme - Tanah Merah's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.3% of all households, including 36.6% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households making up 18.6% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Loganholme - Tanah Merah fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.8%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.7%). Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.5% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Loganholme - Tanah Merah has 36 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 9 different routes that collectively provide 729 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 421 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential and most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 93%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 104 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per stop.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Loganholme - Tanah Merah's health data shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks, with low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, although higher in older, at-risk cohorts compared to the national average.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 51% (6,573 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.3% and 8.8% of residents respectively. About 68.4% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.1% (1,680 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Loganholme - Tanah Merah was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Loganholme-Tanah Merah, surveyed in June 2016, had 11.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home. In the same period, 25.4% of its residents were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 46.2%.

Islam was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 1.6% versus 2.0%. The top three ancestral groups were English (28.1%), Australian (25.0%), and Other (7.9%). Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.8%, Maori 3.0%, and Hungarians 0.5%, all higher than their regional averages of 1.0%, 1.1%, and 0.2% respectively.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah's population is younger than the national pattern

Loganholme-Tanah Merah's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 but somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Loganholme-Tanah Merah has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.7% to 4.5%, while the population aged 0-4 has declined from 6.9% to 6.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Loganholme-Tanah Merah. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 55%, adding 317 residents to reach a total of 895. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.