Loganlea

Loganlea lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Loganlea's population is approximately 12,987 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,211 people, a 10.3% rise from the 2021 Census total of 11,776. The growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,808 in June 2024 and the addition of 133 validated new addresses since the Census date. Loganlea's population density is around 1,148 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 10.3% since the 2021 census exceeds both the SA3 area average (8.7%) and the national average, positioning Loganlea as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.6% of overall population gains in recent periods, although all factors including natural growth and interstate migration were positive contributors to the increase.

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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Future population dynamics project an above-median growth for Loganlea, with an expected increase of 3,187 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 23.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Loganlea among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Loganlea has averaged approximately 63 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 316 homes were approved, with an additional 51 approved so far in FY-26. This averages out to about 3.9 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

The supply of dwellings has been substantially lagging demand, which typically leads to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $149,000, which is under regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers in Loganlea. In terms of commercial development, $129.1 million worth of approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting strong local business investment.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Loganlea has slightly more development activity, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. Recent construction in Loganlea comprises approximately 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments. There is an increasing blend of attached housing types being built, offering choices across various price ranges from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options. The location currently has around 404 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature. Population forecasts indicate that Loganlea will gain approximately 3,008 residents by the year 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, although buyers may experience increased competition as the population grows.

Loganlea has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Logan Hospital Expansion, Loganlea Station Relocation, Slacks Creek Industrial Precinct Upgrade, and Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Loganlea shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Loganlea has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 7.4%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 5.9% in the past year. As of September 2025, 6,121 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%, above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is lower at 65.1% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census data, only 8.7% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors in Loganlea include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has a strong presence with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The ratio of workers to residents in Loganlea is 0.8, indicating local employment opportunities above the norm. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, while labour force grew by 2.1%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 3.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Loganlea's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows Loganlea SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $48,210 and an average of $53,104. This is below the national average. Greater Brisbane, on the other hand, had a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since June 30, 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $52,988 (median) and $58,367 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Loganlea fall between the 12th and 26th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 35.1% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the surrounding region at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Loganlea, with only 78.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 20th percentile nationally.

Loganlea is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Loganlea, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.8% houses and 23.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 76.8% houses and 23.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Loganlea was at 15.6%, with the rest either mortgaged (27.1%) or rented (57.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loganlea was $1,517, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Loganlea was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Loganlea's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Loganlea features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.1% of all households, including 30.5% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 19.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.9%, with lone person households at 23.0% and group households making up 5.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Loganlea fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (29.0%). Educational participation is high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.0% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Loganlea has 51 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 48 different routes, facilitating a total of 3,396 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average situated 234 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Loganlea residents commute outward using cars as the primary mode (88%), followed by train at 5%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 8.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 485 trips per day, translating to approximately 66 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Loganlea is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Loganlea faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups show high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~6,012 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.9 and 9.6% of residents respectively. However, 67.0% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Loganlea has 13.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,684 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Loganlea was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Loganlea has a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Loganlea, comprising 46.7% of people. Islam is overrepresented, making up 8.1% of the population compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.8%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (19.0%), which is higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Notably, Maori (3.5% vs 1.1%), Samoan (3.0% vs 0.9%), and New Zealand (1.3% vs 1.0%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Loganlea compared to regional averages.

Loganlea hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Loganlea's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Loganlea has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 at 15.7%, but fewer residents aged 75-84 at 4.1%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75-84 age group increased from 3.0% to 4.1% of Loganlea's population. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort decreased from 16.5% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Loganlea's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 556 people (38%) from 1,449 to 2,006. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 4% (32 people).