Loganholme - Tanah Merah
Statistical Area - sa2

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 12,621 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,033 people (8.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,588 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,574 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 103 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 950 persons per square kilometer. Loganholme - Tanah Merah's growth of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area average (7.7%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 37.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied for each age cohort. An above median population growth is projected for the area, expected to grow by 1,951 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 15.1% in total 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 around 72 residential properties granted approval per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 362 approvals across the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, with 10 so far in FY-26. Over these past five years, an average of 2.6 new residents per year has been gained for each dwelling built, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $359,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

Additionally, $12.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. When measured against Greater Brisbane, Loganholme - Tanah Merah records somewhat elevated construction, with 45.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. New building activity shows 31.0% standalone homes and 69.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a focus on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 89.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

The estimated count of 384 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Loganholme - Tanah Merah is expected to grow by 1,904 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Loganholme - Tanah Merah has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects likely affecting this region. Key initiatives include Loganlea Road Upgrade, Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Rosebank Estate, and Coomera Connector Stage 1. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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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 the construction sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 7,364 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 67.8%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows notable concentration with levels 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 ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9%, with labour force growth at 4.8% and unemployment essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, and employment growth stands at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Loganholme - Tanah Merah's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Loganholme - Tanah Merah had a median taxpayer income of $55,120 and an average income of $62,073. These figures are below the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $61,575 and $69,342 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Loganholme - Tanah Merah cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows 39.9% of the population (5,035 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional patterns where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th 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 in the latest Census showed 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 dwellings either mortgaged (49.7%) or rented (27.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. Median weekly rent was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Loganholme-Tanah Merah's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 vs Australia's $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $390.

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% that are couples with children, 25.1% that are couples without children, and 15.4% that are 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 16.8%, substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.7%).

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. Loganholme State School provides local educational services within Loganholme - Tanah Merah, with an enrollment of 528 students as of the latest data. The school demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 978) with balanced educational opportunities. As of the latest report, the school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Limited local school capacity, at 4.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.3, means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

The analysis of public transport in Loganholme - Tanah Merah shows that there are 36 active transport stops operating in the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 11 individual routes in total providing 695 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of transport in the region is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 421 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 99 trips per day, which equates 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.

The level of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Approximately 51% (~6,386 people) of Loganholme's total population has private health cover, which is relatively low. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.3 and 8.8% of residents respectively. About 68.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% across Greater Brisbane. Loganholme has 12.9% (1,629 people) of its residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 16.7% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

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

Loganholme-Tanah Merah, surveyed between July 2016 to June 2021, had above-average cultural diversity with 11.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 46.2%. Islam was overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.3%.

Top ancestry groups were English (28.1%), Australian (25.0%), and Other (7.9%). Notable divergences included Maori (3.0% vs regional 2.6%), New Zealand (1.8% vs 1.4%), and Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%).

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, but slightly younger than Australia's 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 current time, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.1% to 12.8%, while the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 8.0% to 7.5%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Loganholme - Tanah Merah. The population aged 45 to 54 is expected to grow by 21%, adding 360 residents and reaching a total of 2,077. In contrast, populations aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are projected to decline.