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Logan Central
3 km²
Weekly incomes in Logan Central are much lower than the national figure, reflecting a community facing significant financial challenge. This is a young and diverse area where the typical resident is just 32, and nearly a quarter of the population are children. Many residents were born overseas, creating a multicultural hub that is very walkable and well-connected to transit. However, high unemployment and a large proportion of rental properties mark it as a place of transition for many families.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
21 schools within reach make Logan Central convenient for families.
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This is a young community where the typical resident is 32, noticeably younger than the Queensland average of 38. Children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Born overseas, 41.8% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. New Zealand is the most common birthplace outside Australia, at 7.4%.
Language diversity is very high, with 36.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 12.2% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, as the 29.4% of people reporting no religion is well below the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 43.8%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 36.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Financial pressure is evident, with a typical weekly household income of $1,013, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Daily living is more challenging for many here, as 9.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common at 10.6%.
Community involvement is lower than usual, with only 8.1% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%.
There are 375 First Nations people in the area, though they face significant hardship with an unemployment rate of 18.6%, well above the national figure.
Homes are often crowded, with 2.9 people per home and a very high rate of one-parent families at 28.7%, far above the national average.
Renting is the primary option for 61.4% of households, far above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright, at only 18.0%.
The area is highly connected, with 17.4% of homes having no motor vehicle, far above the national figure. This is supported by a high density of public transport stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Job security is low, with an unemployment rate of 16.1%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 43.6% of adults are working or looking for work.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 8.0. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.