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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, Loganlea's estimated population is around 9,696 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 980 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,716. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 9,559 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Loganlea's population density ratio is 1,750 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 11.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied where utilised. Population projections indicate above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Loganlea expected to grow by 2,205 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 20.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Loganlea among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Loganlea has recorded approximately 60 residential properties granted approval annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 300 homes have been approved, with an additional 42 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.9 new residents per year over these five years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $255,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In terms of commercial development approvals, $129.1 million has been recorded in FY-26 alone, indicating robust local business investment.

New building activity consists of 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. Loganlea shows a developing market with around 248 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Loganlea is expected to grow by 1,969 residents through to 2041. 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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Logan Hospital Expansion, Loganlea Station Relocation, Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, and Slacks Creek Industrial Precinct Upgrade. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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The labour market performance in Loganlea lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Loganlea has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 8.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025, 4376 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Loganlea lags at 63.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Only 8.2% of residents work from home (Census data). Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing has a strong representation with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.1% versus the regional average of 8.9%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period (AreaSearch analysis), employment increased by 6.2%, labour force grew by 2.1%, leading to a 3.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. 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 (simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

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 on June 30, 2023, the suburb of Loganlea had a median income among taxpayers of $44,533 with the average level standing at $48,271. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $48,946 (median) and $53,055 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Loganlea all fall between the 9th and 19th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.2% of residents (3,219 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.8% houses and 26.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Brisbane metro's structure, which was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Loganlea stood at 12.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.3% and rented ones at 64.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loganlea, as of the latest data, was $1,450, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Loganlea 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 account for 71.0% of all households, including 29.1% that are couples with children, 18.5% that are couples without children, and 21.3% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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, which is 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 prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.7%). Educational participation is high at 36.8%, with 12.0% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 48 different routes, facilitating 3,251 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 231 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Loganlea residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 88%. Train usage stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.2% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 464 trips daily, equating to around 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 indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups, with a notably low private health cover rate of approximately 46% (around 4,492 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 10.2% and 9.9% of residents respectively.

However, 66.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The working-age population faces substantial health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Loganlea has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (12.3%, or 1,192 people) than Greater Brisbane (15.2%), but senior health outcomes align with national rankings.

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 high cultural diversity, with 30.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 45.9%. Islam is overrepresented at 8.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.8%), Other (20.6%), and Australian (20.4%). Notable divergences include Maori (3.7% vs regional 1.1%), Samoan (3.3% vs 0.9%), and New Zealand (1.3% vs 1.0%).

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

Loganlea's median age at 31 years is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly under Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Loganlea has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.3%) but fewer aged 45-54 (10.7%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group increased from 2.6% to 3.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 17.5% to 15.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Loganlea's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 385 people (37%) from 1,037 to 1,423. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort grows modestly by 2% (18 people).