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Loganholme - Tanah Merah

13 km²

Daily life in Loganholme - Tanah Merah revolves around a young, family-oriented community where large homes are the norm. The typical resident is just 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. With a high proportion of children and a large number of couples with kids, this is a place built for growing families. It has grown by 8% since 2011, remaining a predominantly residential area with a strong focus on home and family life.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

25 schools within reach make Loganholme - Tanah Merah convenient for families.

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The area is noticeably younger than Queensland and Australia, with children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population. This young profile is reflected in the 12.3% of seniors, a figure well below the national average.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, which is slightly above the state average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language for 85% of households. While 11% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree (14.9%) compared to the national average. However, Year 12 completion has risen to 58.4% since 2011.

Typical household income is $1,868 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 12 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.3% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. About 29.3% of people live with a long-term health condition.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 33.3% of people providing this care, well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 20. This group also shows higher Year 12 completion and personal income than the state and national figures.

Homes are typically larger than in most areas, with 2.8 people per home. Single-person households are much less common than the national average, while one-parent families are well above it.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 88.7%, and 90.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is much lower than the national figure.

Car travel is the primary way to get to work for 66.6% of residents. Very few homes (2.4%) have no motor vehicle, and public transport use has fallen since 2011.

Around 39.9% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply, dropping 10 points since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here (67.8%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction and healthcare.

The area is a hub for business with 1,509 companies. While it ranks well for access to money and resources, it sits below the national average for overall advantage.

The area experiences far higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, reaching 1,144mm. Average maximum and minimum temperatures are also higher than in most other areas.

The neighbourhood is quite walkable, with 78.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This is far above the state average, as are the proximity to parks and health services.

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