Browns Plains QLD

Postcode 4118 · Logan LGA

Browns Plains is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Logan local government area (postcode 4118). With a population of 6,632, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are machinery operators & drivers, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Browns Plains is $700,000, having surged 17.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $455,000 (+23.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,434.

Browns Plains is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 2 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 944, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 17 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Logan LGA is moderate at 7,825 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Browns Plains offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($700K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +17.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$700K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability9.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+17.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$52,358
Mean Income$55,510
Earners5,181
YoY Change+3.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$700K
17.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$455K
23.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
6,632
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,390
Personal Income /wk$681
Mortgage /mth$1,434
CRIME (Logan LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,825
Total Incidents7,825
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops17
Browns Plains station, stop 3A
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA944
Total Students2,368
Government2
Independent1
Browns Plains State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 943
Browns Plains State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 934
Indie School, LoganSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 955
HOSPITALS (1)
Logan Endoscopy Servicesprivate
Data: 2024