Logan City has reportedly experienced unprecedented population and housing growth over the past decade with strong indicators suggesting the trend will continue for at least another 15 years.
The Logan Housing Study is the first step in a three-stage Housing Strategy by Logan City Council to ensure future housing and residential development is suitable, accessible, and within serviced locations.
The Housing Study found affordable choices for housing and high availability have made Logan a magnet for families.
Many new residents have come from other parts of Queensland and New Zealand.
In the last decade there have been more than 26,000 new residential dwellings approved in Logan.
Living in Logan Study – Logan City Council
From 2015-2019, approvals were in excess of 3000 annually and just shy of 4000 in 2017/18.
From 2010/11 to 2018/19 annual residential dwelling approvals in Logan have soared 77 per cent.
Logan has the potential to grow by an additional 56,000 dwellings by 2036, with more than $18 billion in Council and government-funded infrastructure projects planned for the city.
As of June last year, the City of Logan was home to 334,358 residents and had seen an average annual population growth rate of 1.9 per cent. By 2041, as many as 586,000 people are expected to live in the city.
Some key snapshots from the study shows a typical Logan family:
- Lives in a detached (stand-alone) dwelling with at least three bedrooms and a double garage
- Nearly a quarter of residents (23%) are 14 years or younger
- A further 12 per cent are 15 to 24 years with 63% still living at home
- There are two or more vehicles at 60% of all dwellings
- The median weekly rent for a three-bedroom house is $350
Logan City Mayor Darren Power said the results of the Logan Housing Study were exciting.
“The growth across the city has been astounding,” Mayor Power said.
Living in Logan study – Logan City Council
“Families are flocking to our booming new residential developments, our established suburbs are being re-energised and we have also seen growth in the traditional Logan rural-residential lifestyle.
“It is undeniable that people love living in Logan and Council wants to make sure that experience is as affordable and enjoyable as possible.”
The study shows Logan’s growth has been led by factors including:
- Continuing residential development in established residential areas (in-fill);
- Strong residential development in emerging growth areas; and
- Priority Development Areas (PDAs) established by the State Government at Yarrabilba and Flagstone.
City Planning, Economic Development and Environment Chair, Deputy Mayor Jon Raven said the growth was part of Logan City’s success story.
“Initiatives by Council have seen growth and investment in suburbs such as Park Ridge, Bahrs Scrub, Logan Reserve and Holmview that rivals what is happening out at Yarrabilba and Flagstone,” Cr Raven said.
“In addition to providing affordable housing, our commercial areas such as Berrinba and Crestmead are attracting some major manufacturing companies which have delivered thousands of new jobs to Logan.
“Logan has always been a great place to live and work and now this study proves it.”
Stage 2 of the Housing Strategy will involve detailed investigations on Planning issues including:
- New residential growth fronts and managing development in established areas
- Delivering infrastructure in an affordable and timely way
- Examining diversity of lot sizes and dwelling types
- Exploring ways to ensure residential development are close to jobs
- Strategies for an ageing population
“This study identified opportunities for Council to explore and implement diverse, innovative, and affordable housing solutions for Logan’s residents,” Cr Raven said.
How Living in Logan has become popular – Logan City Council
“The evidence provided by this Housing Study will allow us to set a strategic vision for the city that meets the expectations of the community as we shape our new Planning Scheme in 2025.”
Logan City is home to thousands of families like the van Sleeuwan family, who are living the ‘Logan City dream’.
Jason and Jasmine van Sleeuwan love living in Logan’s Yarrabilba, they said it is a mix of both suburbia and rural living.
“It’s got all the facilities we need, but we can also stand in our front yard and admire the mountain and bushland views,” Jason said.
Jason, who works in the security industry, grew up in Mackay while Jasmine, who is in retail, is from the Gold Coast. They have a six-year-old son, Tyson.
They previously lived in the Logan suburb of Tanah Merah, near the M1.
Jason, Jasmine and Tyson van Sleeuwan of Yarrabilba – Logan City Council
They are currently renting in Yarrabilba while awaiting the construction of their new four-bedroom, two-garage house on a 448 square metre block which flanks natural bushland not far away.
“We like it out here because it is just that bit further away from the hustle and bustle of other places,” Jasmine said.
“The air is so clean, there’s no smog and there are heaps of other families and kids in our area for us and Tyson to make new friends.”
