Waterford West QLD

Postcode 4133 · Logan LGA

Waterford West is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Logan local government area (postcode 4133). With a population of 6,942, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are labourers, machinery operators & drivers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Waterford West is $624,000, having surged 13.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $370,000 (+25.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $510. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,439.

Waterford West is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 930, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 25 bus stops. The crime rate in the Logan LGA is moderate at 7,825 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Waterford West offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($624K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +13.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$624K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability10.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+13.4% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$49,821
Mean Income$52,806
Earners4,375
YoY Change+3.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$624K
13.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$370K
25.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
6,942
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,184
Personal Income /wk$605
Mortgage /mth$1,439
CRIME (Logan LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,825
Total Incidents7,825
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops25
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA930
Total Students4,612
Government2
Marsden State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 943
Waterford West State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 918
Data: 2024