Logan Village (Qld)

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Logan Village has an estimated population of approximately 6,654 in May 2026, calculated through Districts' evaluation of ABS population updates and post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,316 residents, this represents a population expansion of 1,338 individuals, or 25.2%. This demographic shift is derived from a resident count of 6,568 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, combined with 526 newly validated addresses since the Census. Such population levels yield a density of 168 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future housing expansion. The 25.2% growth rate in Logan Village since the 2021 census outpaced the national rate of 9.3% as well as the state average, positioning it as a leading growth area. This rise was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the population growth, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.

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Logan Village features a balanced workforce representing both white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a notable concentration in building and construction. The unemployment rate is low at 3.7%, based on aggregated statistical data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, the employed resident population stood at 3,485, with the jobless rate tracking 0.7% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. However, the labor force participation rate is lower than the metro benchmark, sitting at 65.4% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that 14.5% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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Income levels in the suburb of Logan Village track below the national average according to ATO records from the financial year 2023 aggregated by Districts. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Logan Village is $49,592, and the average taxpayer income is $55,513, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $55,226 for the median and $61,819 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household income at the 68th percentile ($2,049 weekly) and personal income at the 39th percentile. Income distribution data shows that 33.9% of residents (2,255 people) earn between $1,500 and mirroring the regional pattern where fall into this bracket. Housing costs consume of earnings, yet strong household incomes place the area at the th percentile for disposable income, and its SEIFA income score falls in the th decile.

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The housing stock in Logan Village at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with the Greater Brisbane split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Homeownership was high in Logan Village, with 34.4% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (54.6%) or rented (11.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,058, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $455, compared to the metropolitan average of $380. Nationally, Logan Village's median mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.4%, consisting of couples with children at 40.9%, couples without children at 33.0%, and single-parent households at 8.6%. Non-family households account for 16.6% of the total, with single-person households at 13.9% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational profiles in Logan Village show lower rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 12.6% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a clear target for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for 8.9% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 45.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade credential, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 34.5%.

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There are 10 active public transport stops within Logan Village, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide 123 passenger trips weekly. Public transport access is low, with residents living an average of 1595 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars representing the main transport mode at 95%. Households average 2.2 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 14.5% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

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Evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by Districts indicates that Logan Village faces notable public health challenges. Chronic conditions are common across all demographics, particularly among older residents, while the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 49% of the population, representing about 3,273 people. This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Logan Village exhibits lower cultural diversity metrics compared to broader averages. Australian-born residents comprise 80.5% of the population, 88.7% hold citizenship, and 94.5% speak only English in their households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 51.1% of residents, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in Logan Village is 43 years, tracking older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38 years. The 65 to 74 age cohort is well represented at 12.7% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is smaller at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 group grew from 5.6% to 8.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 11.6% to 13.7%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.9% to 11.3%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from to . Population forecasts for project significant shifts, led by a increase in the to cohort, rising by people to reach from . Residents aged and over are expected to generate of the total population growth, pointing to a rapidly aging profile, while the to and to groups are projected to contract.

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Logan Village currently has an estimated 319 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 198 children aged 0-2 and 131 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 284 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 618. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.