Logan

Logan is a young area where 22.5% of the population are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the number of seniors is well below the state and national figures, the population has grown by 24% since 2011.

The area is culturally diverse, with 27.9% of people born overseas, which is well above the Queensland figure. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant communities from New Zealand, India and the Philippines.

Language diversity has increased, with 18.1% of people using a language other than English at home, up from 12.8% in 2011. This is well above the state average, though it remains well below the national figure.

About 40.8% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average. This figure has risen by 18 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 42.6%.

While 52.8% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 13.7%, which is far below the Australian average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,616, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

About 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here than the national average, affecting 10% of residents.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare, at 29.7%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of volunteering at 10.4% is much lower than the state and national averages.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 20. While unemployment is a little above the national figure, Year 12 completion is well above the Australian average.

Homes in Logan are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas, making up 18.7% of households.

Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, and 86% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rental rates are well above the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $350.

Most people rely on cars, with 66.5% driving to work and only 2% using public transport. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and construction.

Logan is seeing very high growth, with a population increase of 15.1% since 2021, well above the Queensland average. However, it generally ranks lower than most areas for overall economic advantage.

The area receives much more rain than the state average, with 1,029mm annually. It also records higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than most other regions.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly for theft, burglary and drug offences. The robbery rate is among the highest at this level.

Many homes are within a short walk of parks and schools, which is well above the state average. However, access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is well below the state figure.