Logan
Location Report
Why Logan is one of our top-ranked markets, and the data behind it. Independent. Data-driven. 100% on your side.
Key Facts
Directors' Summary
Logan sits directly between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, roughly 15 to 50 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD, and it is one of the largest and fastest-growing local government areas in the country. Its population passed 403,000 in 2025 and is forecast to climb past 500,000 by 2036 and toward 600,000 by 2046.
The investment case is straightforward. Logan offers an entry point into the Brisbane market at a fraction of Brisbane or Moreton Bay prices, while still being a major urban centre with its own $18 billion economy and more than 132,000 local jobs. Houses sit well below every mainland eastern and southern capital, yields are among the strongest in South East Queensland, and vacancy is below 1%.
This is a market with both cashflow and growth on the table. We buy established houses in proven, fully built-out Logan pockets, on the data, and steer clear of flood-prone areas and the large greenfield estates where new supply can weigh on prices. No developer stock, no kickbacks.
High lights
Affordable, established houses, priced well below every mainland capital
Between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, on the M1 rail and motorway corridor
One of the country's fastest growing, heading toward 600,000 by 2046
A real $18 billion economy with more than 132,000 local jobs
Location Map
Logan sits directly south of the Brisbane CBD, on the way to the Gold Coast, a large, high-growth LGA in South East Queensland. It runs roughly 15 to 50 km south of the Brisbane CBD, less than 70 km to the Gold Coast and less than 160 km to the Sunshine Coast. The Brisbane to Gold Coast rail line runs through the city with multiple stations, and major road links include the M1, the Logan and Pacific Motorways and the Coomera Connector. Major centres sit at Logan Central, Springwood, Beenleigh and the Logan Hyperdome.
Future Prospects
Logan is being shaped by two of Queensland's largest greenfield communities and a decade of public investment. Greater Flagstone and Yarrabilba, two Priority Development Areas, will together house around 170,000 people over the next 20 to 30 years, close to half of the city's total growth. They add enormous new supply at the fringe, which is exactly why we focus on established, built-out suburbs closer to the centre.
A 2032 Olympic venue is coming too. The new $142.1 million Logan Central indoor sports centre, with nine courts and seating for 7,000, will host events at the Brisbane 2032 Games, with construction from 2026. Health and transport are keeping pace, with the $460 million Logan Hospital expansion underway and continued road investment across the M1, the Logan and Pacific Motorways and the Coomera Connector. Logan is a key part of Queensland's $107 billion infrastructure program.
Development Projects
The pipeline is broad and already underway, from two new greenfield cities and a $460 million hospital expansion to a 2032 Olympic venue and ongoing motorway upgrades. Logan City Council's 2025-26 budget alone is $1.22 billion, and Logan is a key part of Queensland's $107 billion infrastructure program.
Eco nomy
Logan's economy is worth around $18 billion and is broadly based, with more than 132,000 local jobs across health care, construction, retail, manufacturing and a large transport and logistics sector. That sector is anchored by major industrial precincts at Crestmead, Marsden, Slacks Creek and Loganholme.
Growth is driven by people. Logan is one of the largest and fastest-growing LGAs in the country, fed by strong interstate and intrastate migration, and its population is forecast to climb past 500,000 by 2036 and toward 600,000 by 2046.
For property, the equation is simple. A fast-growing population, a deep local jobs base and tight housing supply keep upward pressure on prices and rents.
Why We See Value
Everything here points the same way: an affordable entry into the Brisbane market, with yield, jobs and growth on top. This is why Logan sits among our top-ranked markets.
An affordable entry into the Brisbane market
Among SEQ's best yields, ahead of Brisbane
One of the country's fastest-growing LGAs
Tight supply, with vacancy below 1%
The 2032 tailwind: a decade of SEQ investment
Cashflow and growth in one market
Established Houses, Proven Pockets
We actively target around 20% of the suburbs in Logan. Not every suburb makes the cut, and within the ones that do, only certain pockets and streets do.
Our focus is established detached houses in proven, well-connected suburbs, close to infrastructure, jobs and amenity. We avoid flood-prone areas and oversupplied fringe estates. Land matters: the dwelling depreciates, the land appreciates, so position and land content drive long-term growth.
Most quality investment-grade houses in our target pockets now sit between $650,000 and $800,000 or more, with entry-level opportunities from around $440,000. Closer to the city, well-located houses on 400 m² stack up; further out we prefer 600 m² and above. Gross yields run around 4.0% to 4.3% on houses, higher on units and townhouses.
A JSC Investment Report means the work is done.
Five-stage due diligence and a 30-point checklist, from macro market down to the individual street and asset. We do the legwork so you do not negotiate against a professional selling agent alone.
Independent. On Your Side.
JSC Property Investments is a buyer's agency founded by brothers Jacob and Simon, both ADF veterans. We work for one person: you.
Our fee is fixed and transparent, and it is paid only by the client. We take $0 from developers, builders or selling agents, and we do not sell developer stock. No commissions, no kickbacks, no conflicts. That is the whole point.
We also look after current and ex-serving ADF members, with a 5% ADF discount and help navigating Defence housing entitlements.
Disclaimer: This report is for general information only. It is not legal, financial or investment advice and should not be relied on as such. Figures are indicative and current as at the dates shown; property markets change and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Before making any commitment, seek advice from a qualified and registered legal, financial or investment professional. Data verified June 2026 from PropTrack, Cotality, SQM Research, ABS and relevant state and local sources. JSC performance is based on client purchases to April 2026; the national benchmark is Cotality's 30-year national capital growth average.
