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What You Need to Know Before You Buy in Logan!

If you’re considering buying property in Logan, you’re not alone! In 2023/24, Logan was the fastest-growing Local Government Area in Queensland. South East Brisbane’s growth corridor boom is due to major investment in infrastructure and housing development in the Logan region. This has led to an influx of new residents keen to take advantage of Logan’s affordable property market and the peaceful semi-rural lifestyle on offer.

There’s so much to love about living in Logan, but as always, thorough research is the key to buying the right property. Here’s a snapshot of the Logan region, the amenities, the lifestyle, and the potential property problems specific to the area that you should be aware of BEFORE you buy.

Buy in Logan with confidence! Book a pre-purchase property inspection to get the complete picture.

Living in Logan

Logan is situated between Brisbane to the north, the Gold Coast to the south, and Ipswich to the west. It is made up of 70 suburbs and has four primary activity centres: Springwood, Logan Central, Meadowbrook and Beenleigh.

Residents enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, with 70% of Logan classified as rural, semi-rural or conservation land. However, with Brisbane CBD only a 35-minute drive away and the Gold Coast under an hour, residents are never far from the bustle and bustle.

Major investment in the City of Logan has contributed to its rapidly growing population and is also attracting national and multinational businesses to the region. This is strengthening the region’s economy and boosting employment opportunities.

Who lives in Logan?

Population: 392,339 (as of June 30, 2024)

Median Age: 34

Biggest Household Type: couples with children, 33.3%

The 2021 Census revealed that a higher percentage of Logan’s population is made up of younger people when compared with South East Queensland as a whole. As first home buyers and young families continue to be priced out of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, it makes sense that younger Australians are drawn to the area. And with residents from more than 230 different cultural backgrounds, Logan is a truly diverse and dynamic community to live in.

Logan Amenities

Logan residents are well catered for with a vast range of existing amenities, and ongoing government and private investment in the region will see infrastructure and services continue to expand.

Shopping

Logan is home to a range of large retail complexes and smaller shopping villages, providing convenience and variety.

  • Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Loganholme
  • Grand Plaza, Browns Plains
  • Logan Central Plaza
  • Logan City Centre
  • IKEA Logan, Slacks Creek

Public Transport

Logan is conveniently situated on the Brisbane-Gold Coast train line. For those looking to make the daily commute from Logan to Brisbane CBD, TransLink runs daily train and bus services, with a travel time of between 40 – 50 minutes.

For getting around within Logan, private bus services are available.

Schools and Further Education

Primary and Secondary

There are more than 70 primary and secondary schools across the City of Logan, including government, independent and Catholic options. View them here.

Tertiary Education

Health Services

  • Logan Hospital (currently undergoing $1 billion expansion)
  • Logan Central Addiction and Mental Health Centre
  • Community Health Centres

Sport and Recreation

Logan offers no shortage of ways to stay active, with indoor sports centres, golf courses, aquatic centres, and plenty of sporting clubs to join.

Set amongst bushland reserves and wetlands, Logan’s abundance of green space makes it the perfect place to spend leisure time in the great outdoors. There are over 1,100 environmental and recreational parks to explore, while the Logan River and the Albert River cater to water-based activities including kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Spring Mountain Forest Park and Daisy Hill Conservation Park are ideal for hiking, horse riding, and mountain bike riding.

Families will love:

  • Flagstone Water Play Park, Undullah
  • Bayside Wake Park, Carbrook
  • Skate Paradise, Hillcrest
  • Berrinba Wetlands
  • Daisy Hill Koala Centre
  • Area 51 (Australia’s largest indoor entertainment centre)

Food, Culture and Entertainment

Don’t be fooled by the slower pace of regional living. Logan offers an eclectic mix of dining, entertainment and cultural experiences.

Logan’s bustling café and restaurant scene caters to families as well as foodies, and the multicultural community means there’s a delicious array of cuisines to choose from. Logan is also home to a range of markets, including the Global Food Market, where locals can shop for seasonal produce and scrumptious street food every Sunday from 6am til noon.

For lovers of the arts, there is no shortage of venues in which to see theatre, live music, art exhibitions, and history.

Highlights include:

  • Logan Entertainment Centre
  • Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
  • Mayes Cottage Museum
  • Living Museum of Logan
  • Logan Art Gallery
  • Chung Tian Buddhist Temple
  • Distillery Road Market
  • Beenleigh Artisan Distillery

Housing in Logan

For those looking to buy a property in Logan, there’s no doubt the region offers more bang for your buck. With 3 and 4BR dwellings being the most common in 2021 (according to the Census), young couples may find an affordable home with space for a growing family. New residential projects in the region include the development of modern apartments and townhouses, and a range of house and land packages available within new estates.

Median Property Prices (from July 2024 – June 2025)

Logan’s median property prices vary across the 70 suburbs within the region.

Logan Central House: $681,500

Logan Central Unit/Apartment: $396,000

Potential Property Problems in Logan

A property can hide a multitude of problems that the average home buyer wouldn’t notice at an open house. Some defects can occur in any home, anywhere in Australia. However, some defects are more prevalent in certain parts of the country. For example, the City of Logan is built on a floodplain, which adds the risk of buying a property with concealed flood damage.

Arming yourself with local knowledge before attending an open house means you can keep an eye out for specific issues when you inspect a property.

Flood Damage

Proximity to rivers can make for a tranquil lifestyle, but it can also expose your home to a high risk of flooding. Logan has experienced significant flood events in 1974, 2017 and 2022. Depending on the age of the property you’re considering, it may have been impacted – possibly more than once. Sellers can conceal flood damage in a range of ways, so it’s important to look beyond the surface.

Steps to take:

Foundation Issues

A property’s foundations can be negatively impacted depending on the soil it’s been built on. Reactive clay soils expand and contract with changing levels of moisture. Over time, this movement can wreak havoc on footings and slabs.

Geotechnical soil testing has identified the presence of Class H (Highly Reactive) and Class E (Extremely Reactive) soil sites in Logan suburbs. Properties can be built on reactive clay, but foundations must be designed to mitigate the effects of ground movement and maintain structural stability. If your prospective property was built on a Class H or Class E site, you’ll want to know whether it was properly designed and constructed for this soil type. If not, it may be susceptible to foundation issues.

Steps to take:

  • When inspecting the property, look out for signs of potential foundation problems, including cracks in the walls and ceilings, uneven floors, and cracking in external brickwork.
  • Engage a professional pre-purchase building inspector for a comprehensive assessment of the property’s true condition.

Other Issues to Consider

  • Termites: Logan’s humid weather and bushland surrounds make it the perfect environment for termite activity. Older timber homes are particularly susceptible to termite infestation, and the structural damage can be extensive and extremely expensive to repair.
  • Asbestos: Logan properties built before the 1990s may have been constructed with materials containing asbestos. This is crucial information to know before you buy, especially if you’re planning renovations.

An experienced building inspector will flag the presence of pest and asbestos problems and recommend further specialist inspections as required.

Book Your Logan Pre-Purchase Building Inspection

A dream home can reveal itself to be a nightmare if you don’t get the complete picture BEFORE you buy. That super-affordable Logan property could be hiding defects that are extremely unaffordable to repair.

Action Property Inspections has years of experience inspecting properties in Logan, and we know exactly what to look for. Our comprehensive pre-purchase building inspection provides you with a detailed report of the property’s true condition so that you can buy with confidence.

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