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Loganlea
6 km²
A high number of recent arrivals from overseas has shaped the evolving character of Loganlea. This is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 31, and children make up over 22% of the population. Many people here were born outside Australia and speak a language other than English at home. This mix of young families and new arrivals creates a dynamic neighborhood in the Logan region, though many residents face lower than average incomes.
Loganlea has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 20 schools serve Loganlea.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 31 and a children's population well above the national figure. First Nations people make up 5.9% of the community, which is a little above the state and national averages.
Born overseas, 34.5% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the Queensland average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant numbers of people from New Zealand, India, and the Philippines.
Language diversity is very high, with 27.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and 5.8% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, with 39.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.3%, which is well below the national figure.
Academic qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Roughly 49.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state figure.
Incomes are generally low, with the typical family earning $1,411 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.
Residents are more likely to need help with daily activities, at 7.7%, and the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national average at 10.9%.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, at 9.2%. Unpaid housework and care duties are also less common than the state average.
The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, with a typical age of 21. Year 12 completion is far above the national average, though unemployment is well above the state figure at 22.4%.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per dwelling. One-parent families are very common, making up 27.7% of households, which is far above the national average.
Renting is the dominant tenure, with 62% of households renting, far above the state average. This helps explain why only 12% of homes are owned outright, one of the lowest rates for this level.
Public transport use is higher than usual, and the area is well-served with 33 stops. About 8.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state figure.
The population is very mobile, with 49.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 20.6% of the community, well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, retail, and construction.
The area is very walkable, with 94.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents live within a short walk of public transport, parks, and health services.