Loganholme - Tanah Merah

Loganholme - Tanah Merah has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Loganholme-Tanah Merah's population is around 12,629 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,041 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,588 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,574 in June 2024 and an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 951 persons per square kilometer. Loganholme-Tanah Merah's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area average (7.8%) and the national average, indicating it as a region with significant population growth. Natural growth contributed approximately 37.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, but all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future demographic trends project an above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 1,951 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 15.0% over the 17 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 property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 362 homes. As of FY-26, 46 approvals have been granted. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracted 2.6 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for new homes is $203,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, $12.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Loganholme - Tanah Merah has recorded 45.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years. This balances buyer choice with support for current property values, although recent development activity has moderated. New building activity comprises 31.0% standalone homes and 69.0% townhouses or apartments, 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 of 89.0% houses, likely due to reduced development site availability and evolving lifestyle demands.

The area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 384 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Loganholme - Tanah Merah is projected to grow by 1,896 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include River Gardens Estate - Stage 3 & 4, The Avenues Loganholme, Loganholme District Centre (Bunnings & Retail Expansion), and Loganlea Road Upgrade. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Loganholme - Tanah Merah significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Loganholme-Tanah Merah has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.8%, and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year.

This rate is 1.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 67.8%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade, with construction employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

The area's worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating local employment opportunities above the norm. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% during this period. As of 25-November-2025, Queensland's employment has contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Loganholme-Tanah Merah's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income among taxpayers in Loganholme - Tanah Merah SA2 was $55,120. Average income stood at $62,073. Both figures are below Greater Brisbane's averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $62,831 and $70,757 respectively. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Loganholme - Tanah Merah cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 39.9% of the population (5,038 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally. 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, was 88.9% houses and 11.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 82.9% houses and 17.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Loganholme-Tanah Merah was 22.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.7% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Brisbane metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Loganholme-Tanah Merah's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 than Australia's average of $1,863, but rents were higher at $390 than the national figure of $375.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical 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 make up the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which matches the Greater Brisbane average.

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 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 at 30.0%, with 11.5% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing 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. These are bus stops serviced by 11 routes offering a total of 695 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate with residents located an average of 421 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 99 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Loganholme's health metrics are close to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Approximately 51% of Loganholme's total population (~6,390 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.3% and 8.8% of residents respectively. 68.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% across Greater Brisbane. Loganholme has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,630 people), which is lower than the 16.7% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for 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 has a cultural diversity above average, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.4% born overseas. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 46.2%. Islam's representation stands at 1.6%, higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (28.1%), Australian (25.0%), and Other (7.9%). Notable differences exist in New Zealand (1.8% vs regional 1.4%), Maori (3.0% vs 2.6%), and Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%) representation.

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

Loganholme - Tanah Merah's median age is nearly 35 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years but 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 15-24 age group has increased from 12.1% to 12.8%, while the 65-74 age group has decreased from 8.0% to 7.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Loganholme - Tanah Merah. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 21%, adding 359 residents to reach a total of 2,077. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts are projected to decline in population.