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Bahrs Scrub has an estimated 7,920 residents, up from 4,508 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,412 people, or 75.7%. Growth has averaged 14.7% a year over five years, faster than 99% of areas nationally. 1,017 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 806 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Bahrs Scrub, demographers calculate the resident count to be approximately 7,920 as of May 2026, drawing on ABS updates and recent address validations by AreaSearch. This represents an addition of 3,412 people (75.7%) compared to the 2021 Census population of 4,508. The figure builds on a June 2025 ABS estimate of 7,734 residents, adjusted for 1,017 new locations validated post-Census. The suburb displays a density of 805 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with typical AreaSearch benchmarks. The suburb of Bahrs Scrub recorded a 75.7% expansion rate that outpaced the national growth metric of 9.3% and regional averages, positioning it as a local growth hotspot.
Inward migration from other states was the primary engine of this growth, generating 79.0% of the overall population rise, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also registered gains. Future projections for the suburb of Bahrs Scrub incorporate 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia models using 2022 as a base, supplemented by 2023 Queensland Government projections based on 2021 records for remaining intervals and years past 2032. State-level data lacks age breakdowns, so AreaSearch applies age-cohort weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Capital Region forecasts. Long-term outlooks place the suburb of Bahrs Scrub in the top decile nationwide for growth, with a projected expansion of 7,150 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 87.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,160 new dwellings have been approved in Bahrs Scrub over the past five years, an average of 232 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 29 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 202 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 153, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical breakdowns of ABS building permits show Bahrs Scrub averaging 232 home approvals yearly, totaling 1,160 approvals during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 141 approvals registered during the current FY-26 period. Because there are 3.3 new residents for each completed dwelling, demand outpaces local supply, putting upward pressure on prices and intensifying buyer rivalry. Newly constructed houses carry an average building value of $384,000, which sits slightly above the broader region's average and indicates a focus on higher-tier construction. Commercial development is a secondary priority, with approvals amounting to $8.3 million during the current financial year.
Per capita building approvals in Bahrs Scrub exceed the Greater Brisbane average by 342.0%, reflecting strong developer commitment and providing extensive options for purchasers. Detached houses account for 85.0% of recent construction projects, while townhouses and apartments make up 15.0%, preserving the low-density, family-oriented layout of the neighborhood. The ratio of 30 people per approved dwelling highlights the area's development-heavy character. Based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Bahrs Scrub is expected to add 6,964 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes indicate that supply will comfortably satisfy this incoming demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially enabling growth to exceed formal projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bahrs Scrub, worth an estimated $1.25 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $19.4 billion. 17 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant influence on local performance. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the neighborhood, with key developments including The Heights Bahrs Scrub, Bahrs Scrub Road and Wuraga Road Residential Estate, Emerald Lakes Bahrs Scrub, and Brookwater Rise Estate.
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The Heights Bahrs Scrub
A masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties delivering over 1,000 lots across multiple stages in Bahrs Scrub, southeast Queensland. The estate features parks, a future school site, and direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway, situated midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the rapidly growing Logan City corridor.
Stapylton Industrial Expansion
Industrial expansion in the Yatala/Stapylton enterprise corridor delivering high-clearance warehousing, modern logistics facilities, and light manufacturing hubs with direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway.
Woodlands - Bahrs Scrub Residential Estate
A residential community in Bahrs Scrub delivering 650 residential lots with parkland and a future convenience retail precinct. Originally an AVJennings project, operations and customer interactions are now managed by AVID Property Group.
Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan
The Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan is a strategic framework endorsed by Logan City Council to guide sustainable growth in the region through 2031. It plans for approximately 4,400 new dwellings to house around 10,000 people, integrating residential development with retail, commercial, public transport, and environmental conservation areas.
Brookwater Rise Estate
Brookwater Rise Estate is a joint venture residential land estate by Frasers Property and Dahua Group at Bahrs Scrub in Logan City, south-east Queensland. The estate is positioned on elevated terrain offering city and bay views, and is planned to deliver approximately 800 lots across multiple stages. Located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with convenient access to the Pacific Motorway, the estate targets first home buyers, families and investors in one of Queensland's fastest-growing growth corridors.
Brookhaven Master Planned Community
Large-scale master-planned residential community delivering approximately 1,980 lots across a 150-hectare hinterland-fringed site in Bahrs Scrub, Logan City. The estate includes parks, green corridors, a future retail centre, and a display village. Developed by Frasers Property Australia, it holds a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating and is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, 4.8km from the M1 Motorway.
Osprey Waters Lifestyle Resort
Over-50s land lease lifestyle resort comprising approximately 198 low-maintenance homes, a resort-style Country Club with ballroom, cinema, heated pool, tennis courts, and community facilities, situated on the banks of the Albert River in Beenleigh, Queensland. Developed and operated by Living Gems under its own Osprey Waters brand.
Holmview Central Shopping Centre Stage 2 Expansion
Proposed expansion of Holmview Central by Lancini Property Group. The proposal includes a second full-line supermarket with click and collect, family hotel, specialty retail, drive-thru food outlets, tyre and auto operator, additional parking, new road connections and supporting infrastructure. The project remains in the planning phase with the expansion continuing to be promoted as a future development.
4,601 residents of Bahrs Scrub are employed, from a labour force of 4,733. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 81.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,830, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Bahrs Scrub boasts a highly capable labor pool, where the construction industry stands out with a notably low unemployment rate of 2.8% and an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, the area had 4,601 working residents, and its unemployment rate sat at 1.5% lower than the 4.3% rate recorded in Greater Brisbane, while workforce participation reached 81.2%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data indicates that only 11.5% of residents were working from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare and social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce is highly specialized in construction, with its share of employment running at 1.6 times the regional rate. Conversely, professional and technical services are underrepresented, making up 4.6% of the workforce compared to the metropolitan average of 8.9%. Comparing census records of local workers against the resident labor force suggests the suburb offers relatively few jobs within its own boundaries. Data from the ABS and SALM indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 1.4% and the labor force expanded by 2.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same span, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia point to future labor demand, showing five-year and ten-year nationwide growth projections of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively. Weighted against the local industry profile, these forecasts suggest Bahrs Scrub's employment base could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming national trends apply locally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bahrs Scrub is $2,100 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $989 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,895 a year against an average of $78,141. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local personal incomes are significantly higher than the national median. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $69,895 and an average income of $78,141, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 sit at approximately $77,835 for median earnings and $87,018 for average earnings. The 2021 Census positioned local household, family, and personal incomes around the 74th percentile nationally. Households earning between $1,500 and $2,999 account for 46.9% of the population, which represents 3,714 individuals, while 33.3% of the metropolitan population falls into this category.
Local housing expenses take up 17.9% of total income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bahrs Scrub had 1,477 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 39% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that houses constitute 94.7% of local properties, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures comprise 5.4%. By comparison, the metropolitan Brisbane housing mix consists of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 11.4%, which is lower than the metropolitan rate, with the remaining residences divided between mortgaged properties (49.2%) and rentals (39.4%). Median monthly mortgage commitments average $1,863, matching the Brisbane metro benchmark, while median weekly rent is $420, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Locally, mortgage outlays are comparable to the national average of $1,863, whereas rents are considerably higher than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bahrs Scrub counted 1,477 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,595 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 82.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parent households at 15.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 17.8% of the area, consisting of single occupant homes at 14.0% and shared households at 3.8%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, exceeding the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.3% of adults in Bahrs Scrub hold a university qualification, including 13.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,204 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 976 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The suburb registers below-average tertiary education levels, with 18.3% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Within higher education, bachelor degrees are held by 13.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate credentials at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training is a significant asset, with 43.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 31.4%. Student enrollment in formal studies is high at 31.1% of the population. This cohort comprises 11.4% in primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 4.8% pursuing higher education.
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Getting around Bahrs Scrub means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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There are 4 active public transport stops within the suburb of Bahrs Scrub, which are serviced by buses. These stops have no individual routes and record no weekly passenger trips. Most residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 94% of workers. Car ownership stands at 1.8 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average, while 11.5% of residents work from home according to the 2021 Census under potential pandemic conditions.
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72.4% of residents in Bahrs Scrub report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health analyses show lower overall outcomes based on mortality and chronic illness rates across different age cohorts, although private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 58% of the population, which is about 4,606 people. In comparison, Greater Brisbane average insurance coverage stands at 55.8%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 9.5% and 9.4% of residents, while 72.4% reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents under 65 show better than average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 7.9% of the population, which is 625 people, compared to the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.1%.
Elderly residents experience some health challenges, with national indicators matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.7% of Bahrs Scrub residents were born overseas and 12.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (26.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb displays elevated cultural diversity, with 12.2% of residents speaking languages other than English at home and 25.7% born in other countries. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.8% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.1% of the population compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Parental birthplaces show the primary ancestral backgrounds are English at 27.0%, Australian at 26.6%, and Other at 8.7%. Notable demographic variations occur with New Zealand heritage at 3.0% of the population, compared to 1.0% regionally, Maori heritage at 3.0%, compared to 1.1% regionally, and Samoan ancestry at 1.1%, compared to 0.9% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bahrs Scrub is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 35.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 29, the population is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 are highly represented at 22.1%, whereas the 45 to 54 bracket is smaller at 8.7% than in the metropolitan area. The proportion of 25 to 34 year-olds is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that 35 to 44 year-olds grew from 13.6% to 15.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 1.4% to 2.5%, while the 15 to 24 age bracket fell from 14.4% to 13.4%.
By 2041, the 35 to 44 age cohort is expected to grow by 1,034 people (84%), rising from 1,227 to 2,262.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bahrs Scrub
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1,017 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,508 at the 2021 Census → 7,920 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30116). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.