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

As of May 2026, the population of Loganlea is estimated at around 9,325, reflecting an increase of 609 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,716. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 9,286 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 144 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,683 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Loganlea has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%, outpacing the Greater Brisbane region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Considering projected demographic shifts, Loganlea is expected to grow by just below the median of national areas, with an increase of 1,042 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 10.8% over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Loganlea averaged around 60 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 301 homes. So far in FY-26, 47 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years (FY-21 to FY-25), demand has outpaced supply with an average of 3.8 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually.

This typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $255,000, under regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers.

In this financial year, $129.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. With around 243 people per dwelling approval, Loganlea shows a developing market. Population forecasts indicate Loganlea will gain 1,003 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Loganlea has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 19 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Logan Hospital Expansion, Loganlea Station Relocation, Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, and Slacks Creek Industrial Precinct Upgrade. The following list provides details on those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Loganlea face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Loganlea has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable.

As of December 2025, 4,070 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Brisbane's by 4.2%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Loganlea lags behind Greater Brisbane at 60.9%. Census data shows that only 8.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Loganlea has a particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, Loganlea's labour force decreased by 2.6% and employment decreased by 0.1%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 2.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.2%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 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 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Loganlea had a median income among taxpayers of $44,533. The average income stood at $48,271. This is lower than national averages which were $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Loganlea would be approximately $49,592 (median) and $53,755 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Loganlea fall between the 9th and 19th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 33.2% of residents earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (3,095 people), which aligns with surrounding regions at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Loganlea, with only 76.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.

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

Loganlea's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.8% houses and 26.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Loganlea was at 12.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (23.3%) or rented (64.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,450, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, 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 comprise 71.0% of all households, including 29.1% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 21.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.0%, with lone person households at 23.8% and group households comprising 5.4%. 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 14.7%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.7%). Educational participation is high, with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.0% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Loganlea has 33 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 48 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,251 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 231 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this predominantly residential area. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 88%, while trains account for 6%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 464 trips per day, equating to approximately 98 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Loganlea is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Loganlea faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~4,320 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.2% and 9.9% of residents respectively. However, 66.9% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,081 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 30.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.9% born overseas. The dominant religion in Loganlea is Christianity, which accounts for 45.9% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, comprising 8.9%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 21.8%, Other at 20.6%, and Australian at 20.4%. Notably, Maori (3.7%) Samoan (3.3%), and New Zealand (1.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 0.9%, and 1.0% respectively.

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

Loganlea's median age is 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Loganlea has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.8%). According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.6% to 3.8% of Loganlea's population, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 15.0% to 14.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Loganlea's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing from 643 people in 2021 to 906 people by 2041, a rise of 262 people (41%). Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 72.