# Loganlea

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Logan › 4131, QLD

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 8,716 | +41.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.9% | +1.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 10.0% | +14.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 22.9% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.0% | -8.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.0%, Children (0–14) 22.9%, Older adults (45–64) 20.1%, Youth (15–24) 15.9%, Seniors (65+) 10.0%

**Marital status** — Never married 47.4%, Married 34.5%, Divorced 10.0%, Separated 4.2%, Widowed 3.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 34.5% | +31.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 54.1%, New Zealand 7.7%, India 2.1%, England 1.9%, Philippines 1.2%, China 0.4%, South Africa 0.4%, Vietnam 0.3%, Nepal 0.2%, Italy 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 26.5%, Australian 24.8%, Irish 6.3%, Scottish 5.9%, German 3.4%, Indian 2.6%, Chinese 2.0%, Filipino 1.8%, Dutch 1.3%, Italian 1.2%, Greek 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.5%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 27.2% | +90.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 5.8% | +20.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 60.9%, Arabic 3.9%, Punjabi 1.7%, Hindi 0.8%, Mandarin 0.6%, Tagalog 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Cantonese 0.1%, Italian 0.1%, Greek 0.0%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 35.3% | +49.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 39.6%, No religion 35.3%, Not stated 13.3%, Islam 7.6%, Other religions 1.7%, Hinduism 1.3%, Buddhism 1.2%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.1% | +20.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 11.2% | +66.0% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.50 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 20 | — |
| Average school size | 940 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 944 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 49.1%, Year 10 18.2%, Year 9 or below 13.5%, Year 11 6.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 33.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.5%, Bachelor degree 14.7%, Postgraduate degree 3.8%, Certificate I / II 3.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 15.4%, Society & culture 14.2%, Engineering & related 11.4%, Health 7.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.7%, Education 5.1%, Architecture & building 4.6%, Information technology 2.9%, Creative arts 2.4%, Natural & physical sciences 2.0%, Agriculture & environment 1.3%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $582 | +13.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,282 | +19.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,411 | +21.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 36.4%, $1,500–$2,999 31.2%, Under $650 18.7%, $3,000–$3,999 4.6%, $4,000 or more 3.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 47.4%, $650–$1,499 31.9%, $1,500–$2,999 7.7%, $3,000 or more 0.7%

## Health & Disability

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.7% | +29.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 10.9%, Asthma 10.6%, Other condition 9.1%, Arthritis 7.4%, Diabetes 5.9%, Heart disease 3.5%, Lung condition 2.4%, Cancer 1.8%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 57.4%, One condition 18.2%, Two conditions 6.4%, Three or more 3.9%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, at 9.2%. Unpaid housework and care duties are also less common than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 9.2% | -22.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.3% | +2.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 25.7% | -15.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.2% | -18.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 517 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 47.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 22.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $462 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,237 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 6.2% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | -3.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 27.7% | +9.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 23.8% | +25.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 52.6%, One-parent families 27.7%, Couples without children 17.7%, Other families 2.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.1%, 1 person 23.8%, 3 people 18.5%, 4 people 13.2%, 6 or more 7.9%, 5 people 6.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $340 | +21.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,450 | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 62.0% | +20.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 12.0% | -14.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 73.8% | -13.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 79.1% | -8.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 62.0%, Owned with a mortgage 22.7%, Owned outright 12.0%, Not stated 2.1%, Other tenure 1.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 73.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 17.7%, Flat or apartment 8.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 49.3%, 4 bedrooms 25.1%, 2 bedrooms 16.0%, 5 or more 4.7%, 1 bedroom 2.7%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 44.0%, $200–$349 36.1%, Under $200 15.9%, $550–$749 1.4%, $750 or more 0.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 53.8%, $1,800–$2,999 18.0%, Under $1,000 16.0%, $3,000 or more 4.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 8.9% | -14.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 7.3% | +164.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.6% | -53.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.79 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,031.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 28 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 22 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 22,147 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 54,245 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 68 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 65.8%, Worked at home 7.3%, Car (passenger) 6.2%, Train 2.5%, Bus 1.1%, Walked 0.8%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 40.2%, 2 vehicles 33.8%, 3 vehicles 12.1%, No vehicle 8.9%, 4 or more 5.3%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 49.3% | +15.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 20.6% | -20.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, retail, and construction.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 10.9% | +19.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.0% | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.4% | -10.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.1%, Retail trade 10.3%, Construction 10.3%, Manufacturing 8.7%, Transport & warehousing 8.7%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Education & training 6.1%, Administrative & support 4.4%, Other services 4.4%, Public administration & safety 4.0%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 15.8%, Community & personal service 15.4%, Labourers 15.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.8%, Professionals 11.4%, Clerical & administrative 10.6%, Sales workers 9.3%, Managers 6.4%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 94.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 89.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 90.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 94.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 98.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 85.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 108 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.3% | — |

## Schools serving Loganlea

20 schools, 18,809 students, average ICSEA 944.

By sector: Government 14, Independent 5, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 10, Secondary 7, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Loganlea State High School | Government | Secondary | 0.9 km | 928 |
| Waterford West State School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 755 |
| Ohana College | Independent | Secondary | 2.2 km | 237 |
| Y Schools Queensland - Logan | Independent | Secondary | 2.4 km | 346 |
| Marsden State High School | Government | Secondary | 2.5 km | 3,857 |
| The Centre Education Programme | Catholic | Secondary | 2.5 km | 122 |
| Kingston State College | Government | Secondary | 2.5 km | 866 |
| Waterford State School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 532 |
| Groves Christian College | Independent | Combined | 2.8 km | 1,678 |
| Kingston State School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 512 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31681/loganlea