Logan Central, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Logan Central QLD is 6,210 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Logan Central is $475 per week ($24,700 per year). Median rent in Logan Central is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Logan Central has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Logan Central has a population density of 2,169 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Logan Central is Myanmar. The most common religion is No religion (29.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Logan Central is $1,300.

There were 13,682 recorded offences in Logan Central in 2025-26, a rate of 2203 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5,163 offences).

Population
6,210
Census 2021
Median income
$475/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$280/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Logan Central vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Logan Central is $475 a week, 36% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,440th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $280 a week, $40 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 32, 10 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureLogan CentralTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$475/wk$747/wk −36%$766/wk
Household income$1,013/wk$1,593/wk −36%$1,637/wk
Rent$280/wk$320/wk −13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age3242 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.6%20.4% +7.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Logan Central, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Logan Central Population

6,210 residents at the 2021 Census.

Logan Central Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$475/wk
$24,700 per year
Ranked 8,476 of 14,663
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
Ranked 5,374 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Logan Central Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,013/wk
Median rent $280/wk
Rent to income 27.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Logan Central against your income

About $4,390 a month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $733/wk
Rent share 27.6%

Logan Central Schools

26
schools nearby
13
government
923
avg ICSEA score
13,583
total students
Islamic College of Brisbane Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,712 students
1057
ICSEA
Faith Christian School of Distance Education Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,615 students
1019
ICSEA
Springwood Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 252 students
984
ICSEA
Groves Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,678 students
977
ICSEA
Logan City Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 381 students
963
ICSEA
St Paul's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 346 students
935
ICSEA
Mabel Park State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,814 students
916
ICSEA
Y Schools Queensland - Logan Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 346 students
908
ICSEA
Kingston State College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 866 students
901
ICSEA
Harris Fields State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 506 students
889
ICSEA
Kingston State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 512 students
887
ICSEA
Mabel Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 718 students
885
ICSEA
Woodridge State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 733 students
884
ICSEA
Woodridge North State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 496 students
884
ICSEA
Berrinba East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 398 students
875
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Logan Central, with a map

Logan Central Map

Logan Central, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Logan Central, Queensland: 27.6448°S, 153.1066°E

Logan Central Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (26)

People in Logan Central

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (3,172) Female 48.9% (3,036)

Population Density

2,169
people per km²
6,210 people · 2.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,142
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Myanmar
7.7%
New Zealand
7.4%
Thailand
2.4%
Samoa
2.2%
Afghanistan
2.0%
England
1.6%
Malaysia
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
4.3%
Arabic
1.6%
Hindi
1.0%
Mandarin
0.7%
Urdu
0.7%
Tagalog
0.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
23.5%
Australian
19.5%
Samoan
5.6%
Australian Aboriginal
5.2%
Irish
4.8%
Scottish
4.5%
Maori
3.7%
German
3.3%
Chinese
2.2%
Filipino
1.6%
New Zealander
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
29.0%
Catholic
11.9%
Not stated
11.7%
Islam
10.6%
Baptist
7.3%
Anglican
6.1%
Christian (other)
5.4%
Buddhism
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
33.4% 1,585
Separated
5.7% 269
Divorced
10.3% 487
Widowed
5.4% 257
Never married
45.3% 2,148

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.7%
One parent: children under 15
19.2%
Couple: no children
14.7%
Couple: no children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.1%
2 persons
25.7%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Logan Central

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,946 occupied private dwellings in Logan Central at the 2021 Census, 61.4% were rented, 18.0% owned outright and 16.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
18.0% 351 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
16.8% 327 dwellings
Rented
61.4% 1,194 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.8% 55 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.3%
2 bedrooms
23.2%
3 bedrooms
54.6%
4 bedrooms
12.1%
5 bedrooms
3.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
8.7%
$800-$999/mo
9.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
17.5%
1 vehicle
39.9%
2 vehicles
27.8%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Logan Central

Employment

Employed full-time
23.3% 938 people
Employed part-time
15.5% 623 people
Unemployed
8.2% 331 people
Not in labour force
53.0% 2,135 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
21.8%
Labourers
14.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.2%
Professionals
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Sales Workers
8.2%
Managers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.4%
$4,000+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
13.4%
$300-$399/wk
8.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Car (passenger)
9.5%
Did not go to work
8.7%
Train
2.5%
Walked only
2.0%
Bus
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Truck
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.9%
Other
0.8%
Bicycle
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Bachelor Degree
14.2%
Certificate I/II
6.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
24.1%
Management & Commerce
19.8%
Engineering
14.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.8%
Health
9.1%
Architecture & Building
7.3%
Education
6.4%
Information Technology
3.6%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.4%
Secondary: Government
31.8%
Vocational Education
14.9%
Pre-school
6.8%
Primary: Catholic
4.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%
Secondary: Catholic
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
79.6%
Has need for assistance
9.0%
Need for assistance not stated
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
667
Asthma
247
Diabetes
211
Arthritis
165
Lung condition
144
Heart disease
134
Kidney disease
77
Stroke
75
Cancer
50
Dementia
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 600
Did not provide
85.5% 3,538

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.2% 385
Not a volunteer
90.8% 3,797

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
1.8% 78
Never served
98.1% 4,139

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.8%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
20.7%
3 children
15.8%
4 children
11.0%
5+ children
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
31
1961: 1970
82
1971: 1980
113
1981: 1990
220
1991: 2000
245
2001: 2010
555
2011: 2015
593
2016
184
2017
97
2018
142
2019
191
2020
59
2021
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.6%
moved in the last year
46.8%
moved in the last 5 years
16.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,689
Moved from QLD
598
Moved: same area (SA2)
84
Moved from overseas
38
Moved from NSW
28
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from WA
8
Moved from SA
6
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5: 14 hours
18.3%
15: 29 hours
8.7%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
47.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.3%
Step family: no other children
10.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%
Intact family: other children present
2.1%
Other couple: children only
1.4%
Blended family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Logan Central Crime Statistics

13,682 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5,163
Drug Offences
1,888
Assault
1,822
Break & Enter
1,315
Domestic Violence
1,160
Property Damage
688
Fraud
606
Traffic
329
Sexual Offences
290
Weapons
262
Robbery
158
Homicide
1

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Logan Central

The closest suburb to Logan Central is Woodridge (Qld), 1.8 km away.

Woodridge (Qld)
1.8 km away · income $510/wk · rent $280/wk
Kingston (Qld)
2.1 km away · income $522/wk · rent $315/wk
Berrinba
2.9 km away · income $777/wk · rent $410/wk
Slacks Creek
3.4 km away · income $622/wk · rent $310/wk
Marsden
3.4 km away · income $628/wk · rent $350/wk
Springwood (Qld)
4.0 km away · income $791/wk · rent $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Logan Central

What is the population of Logan Central QLD?

The population of Logan Central QLD is 6,210 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,169 people per km². Logan Central is ranked #1,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Logan Central?

The median personal income in Logan Central QLD is $475 per week, or $24,700 per year. The median household income is $1,013 per week. Family income is $1,142 per week. Logan Central is ranked #8,476 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Logan Central?

Median rent in Logan Central QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Logan Central ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Logan Central?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Logan Central QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Logan Central?

The median age in Logan Central QLD is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Logan Central a good suburb to live in?

Logan Central is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,210. The median income is $475/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31677. All dollar figures in AUD.