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Suburb profile ·Logan LGA · QLD ·4207

Buccan QLD 4207

Buccan is in Logan LGA, QLD, postcode 4207, with population 2,134.

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Thin-context

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Why it fits

Population movement supports a growth-led read. Higher SEIFA context supports a stronger local-quality read.

What to check

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Median house
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No local house series
Median rent
$520/wk
Market rent signal
D10 vs AU
Gross yield
—
Need rent + price
Population
2,134
2K local footprint
D9 vs AU
Schools
—
No matched school data
Drive to city
32 min
37.1 km to Brisbane CBD · free-flow
Transit to city
82 min
Public transport to Brisbane CBD · weekday 8am
Solar
17,014
1,219 added 12mo · 123MW

Price history

House and unit medians · ABS + state datasets
No price history available

Price series isn't recorded for this suburb. Census housing data is shown instead.

Median mortgage · mth$2,167
Median rent · wk$520
Investor profile

Who invests in Buccan

Owner-occupied 90%Rented 10%
Investor activityATO
Negatively geared3.4%
1,445 of 2,830 landlords
Avg rental loss$5,965/yr
Landlords (rental income)2,830
Reported capital gains1,711
The read

Owner-occupier stronghold

88% of homes here are owner-occupied and 9% rented, with 3% of landlords negatively geared.

Why it fits

88% owner-occupied — owner-occupiers hold longer and absorb rate shocks, supporting price stability.

ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.

Affordability

Buying & renting · ABS Census + state data
21%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Manageable

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $2,167/mo, while renters pay about $2,253/mo — renting runs $86/mo higher on these medians.

Household income · yr
$127K
Median rent · wk
$520
Owner mortgage · mo
$2,167

Household income

ABS Census · ATO
$127K household · yr+58.9% vs QLD suburb median
Personal
$42K
Family
$122K
Household
$127K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)
Under $300
22
$300-649
42
$650-999
47
$1,000-1,499
54
$1,500-1,999
50
$2,000-2,999
153
$3,000-3,999
95
$4,000+
94

At the median asking rent, about 35% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $1,733/wk income).

Housing stock and tenure

ABS Census 2021
Tenure (611 households)
Owned outright
33%
Owned with mortgage
56%
Rented
9%
Dwelling structure4.1% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
99%
Townhouse / semi
0%
Flat / apartment
0%

Getting to work: 75% drive, 1% public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 15% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Crime Year ending May 2026
8,043
8,043 per 100k
D8 vs AU

Crime

lga
Rate · per 100k8,043
Total incidents8,043· Year ending May 2026
  • Assault1,14433%
  • Break And Enter78622%
  • Drug Offences1,15633%
  • Fraud42012%

Development screen

Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?

Limited supporting context
secondary dwelling / granny flat screening context Medium broad constraint context

Policy position

Official source access limited

The official state policy page could not be reliably re-verified automatically in the latest review. Treat this screen as preliminary and confirm the current planning and building requirements with the state source and local council.

Rental use: State rental-law changes allow secondary dwellings to be rented more broadly, but implementation depends on an approved lawful dwelling and local planning/building requirements.

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Separate houses

94.5%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

15.3 pp above the state median

State median 79.3% · 838 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

61.4%

Broad suburb sampling only; the property zoning and overlays can differ.

9.4 pp above the state median

State median 52.0% · 443 valid suburbs

Rental households

9.3%

Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.

20.4 pp below the state median

State median 29.7% · 838 valid suburbs

Mapped hazards

bushfire high

The staged suburb layer indicates a broad-area constraint that needs address-level checking. No broad-area layer staged for this suburb.

Approval pathway

Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.

This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.

  1. 01 Verify current source

    State policy position

    The current secondary dwelling / granny flat position needs direct confirmation before relying on this screen.

  2. 02 Property dependent

    Planning pathway

    Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.

  3. 03 Design dependent

    Building approval

    Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.

  4. 04 Check separately

    Intended use

    Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.

Property due diligence

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Site controls

Lot area and dimensions

Confirm title dimensions, usable site area and any minimum lot threshold.

Status for Lot area and dimensions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Setbacks and site coverage

Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.

Status for Setbacks and site coverage
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Slope and ground conditions

Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.

Status for Slope and ground conditions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title and planning

Zoning and overlays

Obtain current property-level zoning, overlays and applicable planning controls.

Status for Zoning and overlays
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title, easements and covenants

Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.

Status for Title, easements and covenants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Services and access

Sewer and stormwater

Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.

Status for Sewer and stormwater
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Power, water and metering

Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.

Status for Power, water and metering
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Vehicle access and parking

Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.

Status for Vehicle access and parking
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Construction constraints

Bushfire exposure

Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.

Status for Bushfire exposure
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Flood and overland flow

Obtain property flood information and check floor levels, flow paths and drainage constraints.

Status for Flood and overland flow
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Wind, corrosion and termite

Confirm site classifications that affect structural design, materials and durability.

Status for Wind, corrosion and termite
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Approval and use

Planning approval pathway

Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.

Status for Planning approval pathway
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Building approval and consultants

Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.

Status for Building approval and consultants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Rental and intended use

Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.

Status for Rental and intended use
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Buccan, QLD 4207 · Local browser record

Investigation aid only. Confirm current planning, building, title, service and hazard requirements with qualified professionals and responsible authorities.

Building due diligence

Construction requirements can change by location.

1 broad-area layer staged

The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.

Known here

SUBURB CONTEXT

Bushfire-prone land

Severe broad-area context

About 87.3% of the suburb intersects mapped bushfire-prone land.

May affect: External construction · Roof and wall systems · Openings, screens and decks

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ADDRESS + DESIGN

NCC climate zone

Check the property

Confirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.

May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation

Wind class and BAL

Site assessment required

A suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.

May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing

Corrosion and termite exposure

Check the property

Confirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.

May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management

This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.

NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions

Bushfire exposure

NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land
Severe exposure ~87.3%
~87.3% of the suburb is Bush Fire Prone Land · ~3.6% Category 1 (highest hazard)

Estimated exposure to NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (CC BY), point-sampled across the suburb. This shows how much of the suburb sits within the official hazard layer — it is not a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating or a property-level assessment. Obtain a BAL assessment (AS 3959) for an individual property.

Planning zones

QLD council planning schemes (QPP)
Dominant zone Rural residential
Residential 57% Rural / Green wedge 18% Public / Open space 18%
Residential density: Low

Land-use mix estimated by point-sampling the suburb against Queensland council planning-scheme zone polygons (CC BY 4.0). This is a suburb-level snapshot of planning zones, not a parcel-level zoning certificate or development advice. Check the relevant planning scheme for an individual property.

Population outlook

ABS projection · Logan Village SA2 area · 2022 base
9,025 people · 202210,874 by 2032 (+20.5%)

ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Logan Village SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.

Full data detail Census · ATO · ABS · state datasets
Buccan QLD — Property Data and Demographics

Buccan is a compact suburb in Queensland within the Logan local government area (postcode 4207). It is home to about 2,134 residents, with an established demographic and a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $127K per year, with an average household size of 3.3 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +3.1% year-on-year at the LGA level. QLD employment has moved +1.5% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. QLD also had 35 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 16 underway, and 30 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward construction and healthcare. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median weekly rent is $520 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

The crime rate in the Logan LGA is higher than average at 8,043 incidents per 100,000 population.

On the investment side, Population growth of +3.1% year-on-year points to strong growth demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.

Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Pop. Growth+3.1%↑ Strong Growth
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentQLD
Mortgage · mth$2,167
Rent · wk(Census)$520
Population growth · Logan LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)403,515
5-year growth+3.3% CAGR
YoY change+3.1%
20012025
Development · Logan LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)4,622
Houses 73%Units 27%
YoY change+0%
Employment · Logan LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)4.5%
YoY change-0.9pp
Dec-10Dec-25
Property investors · Postcode 4207ATO
Negatively geared3.4%
1,445 of filers
Avg rental loss$5,965/yr
Landlords (rental income)2,830
Reported capital gains1,711
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population2,134
Median age39
Household size3.3
HH income · wk$2,433
Personal income · wk$808
Persons / bedroom0.8
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)7/10
Education (IEO)4/10
Economic (IER)10/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)7/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$1,981 → $2,433
Change+22.8%
vs QLD median+4.8 pp
Median rent+23.8%
stablevs QLD 2016–21
Top occupationsCensus
Technicians & Trades212Professionals165Clerical & Administrative165Managers126Community & Personal Service113
Top industriesCensus
Construction204Healthcare125Retail Trade95Education85Manufacturing77
Top ancestryCensus
English921Australian823Irish222Scottish210German156
Area & amenity
Hospitals · Logan LGAAIHW
Public1
Private2
Logan Hospitalpublic
Logan Endoscopy Servicesprivate
Southside Endoscopy Centreprivate
Aged care · Logan LGAGEN
Facilities21
Residential places2,290
Bethania Parklands Care Community178 places
Regis Greenbank161 places
Lutheran Services - Trinder Park156 places
Palm Lake Bethania Aged Care Facility155 places
Bethania Gardens148 places
Jimboomba Community Aged Care144 places
+15 more in Logan LGA
Childcare · Logan LGAACECQA
Services267
Approved places22,610
Exceeding NQS16
Gumnut House School Age Care Program210 places
Active Kids Early Learning Centre Greenbank194 places
John Paul College Outside School Hours Care194 places
Woodlands Early Education Centre194 places
Harmony Early Education Yarrabilba190 places
Peak Childcare and Kindergarten Flagstone184 places
+261 more in Logan LGA
Nearby in Logan LGA12
Park Ridge South$1.3M · 1,680Munruben$1.0M · 2,753North Maclean$920K · 1,581South Maclean · 2,232Cedar Grove · 1,992Mundoolun · 1,836Forestdale · 2,560Glenlogan$1.1M · 1,122Chambers Flat$700K · 2,718Carbrook$1.2M · 1,330Berrinba · 2,615Cedar Vale · 2,856
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Sources & freshness
Verify-heavy evidence

Buccan leans on evidence that should be verified before a decision.

QuickProperty mixes release files, Census baselines, and matched local services on this page. Read the status panel before treating every metric as equally fresh.

PRICE POSTURE
Prices come from release-based suburb series.

QVAS residential dwelling sales aggregated to SA2 and mapped to suburb pages

RENT POSTURE
Rent is falling back to Census, not a market feed.

This gives you directional coverage, but it is weaker than a current rent release.

SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.

Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.

Data status
Property prices
QGSO Housing Profiles · QVAS residential dwelling sales aggregated to SA2 and mapped to suburb pages
medium stability · automated · every update · quarterly
Missing
Market rent
ABS Census 2021 · Using Census rent fallback
stable source · manual file · snapshot · census-cycle
Verify
Crime
State crime dataset · Year ending May 2026 · Area-level release dataset
Available
Schools
ACARA 2025 · No local school matches exposed
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Missing
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Transport
GTFS feeds · No matched local transport stops
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.
Sparse locality note

This page stays indexable because Buccan is a real locality with enough context to be directionally useful. The tradeoff is that coverage is lighter than a stronger suburb profile, so the read should stay cautious.

WHY IT LOOKS LIGHTER
The page is readable, but the local evidence base is lighter than a mainstream suburb profile.

Use it for direction first, then confirm the story against stronger neighbouring suburbs or the state hub before relying on it.

WHAT IS MISSING
Coverage is lighter across school matches, hospital coverage, and transport stops.

The lighter areas here are school matches, hospital coverage, and transport stops, so a single-page read should carry less weight than usual.

BEST NEXT STEP
Use this page to understand the locality shape, then compare outward.

Begin here, but pressure-test the read in compare, against the state hub, or a bigger nearby suburb before deciding.

Page status
INDEXED WITH LIGHTER COVERAGE

This page remains visible, but it should be read as a locality brief rather than a full-confidence suburb profile.

HOW TO READ THIS PAGE

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Stronger nearby reads

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Park Ridge South better covered
similar rent profile similar suburb scale better market coverage

pop -500 · adds house price coverage · rent -$67/wk

Better covered alternative: use this as the stronger reference point before judging the thin page.

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Munruben better covered
similar rent profile similar suburb scale better market coverage

pop +600 · adds house price coverage · rent -$60/wk

Better covered alternative: use this as the stronger reference point before judging the thin page.

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North Maclean better covered
similar rent profile similar suburb scale better market coverage

pop -600 · adds house price coverage · rent -$70/wk

Better covered alternative: use this as the stronger reference point before judging the thin page.

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Buccan FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Buccan in?

    Buccan is in the Logan Local Government Area, QLD, postcode 4207. Council-level context for Logan LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.

  2. What is the typical weekly rent in Buccan?

    The median weekly rent in Buccan is $520/wk, based on ABS Census 2021 rent fallback.

  3. Is Buccan a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Buccan show: Strong Growth, Steady. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.

  4. Where does QuickProperty get its data for Buccan?

    Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.

  5. How often is the Buccan data updated?

    Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.