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Suburb profile ·Logan LGA · QLD ·4285

Cedar Grove QLD 4285

Cedar Grove is in Logan LGA, QLD, postcode 4285, with population 1,992.

The read

Verify-first

The page has enough signal to be useful, but the story is mixed rather than decisive. Use compare mode to pressure-test it against stronger nearby options, then use the calculator if it still makes the shortlist.

Why it fits

Population movement supports a growth-led read.

What to check

Evidence depth is verify-heavy, so the profile should be treated as provisional.

Median house
No local house series
Median rent
$430/wk
Market rent signal
D9 vs AU
Gross yield
Need rent + price
Population
1,992
2K local footprint
D8 vs AU
Schools
No matched school data
Drive to city
72 min
76.2 km to Brisbane CBD · free-flow
Solar
6,908
457 added 12mo · 49MW

Price history

No price history available

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

Median mortgage · mth$1,898
Median rent · wk$430
Investor profile

Who invests in Cedar Grove

Owner-occupied 92%Rented 8%
Investor activityATO
Negatively geared3.9%
511 of 1,140 landlords
Avg rental loss$6,499/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,140
Reported capital gains732
The read

Owner-occupier stronghold

90% of homes here are owner-occupied and 8% rented, with 4% of landlords negatively geared.

Why it fits

90% 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

21%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Manageable

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $1,898/mo, while renters pay about $1,863/mo — owning runs $35/mo higher on these medians.

Household income · yr
$106K
Median rent · wk
$430
Owner mortgage · mo
$1,898

Household income

$106K household · yr+32.7% vs QLD suburb median
Personal
$44K
Family
$114K
Household
$106K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)
Under $300
10
$300-649
52
$650-999
56
$1,000-1,499
83
$1,500-1,999
77
$2,000-2,999
175
$3,000-3,999
67
$4,000+
65

At the median asking rent, about 33% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $1,433/wk income).

Housing stock and tenure

Tenure (656 households)
Owned outright
29%
Owned with mortgage
61%
Rented
8%
Dwelling structure4.0% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
99%
Townhouse / semi
0%
Flat / apartment
0%

Getting to work: 84% drive, 0% public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 11% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Livability

1/ 100 livability index

Top 99% most liveable of 4,565Australian suburbs.

Peer distributionstronger than 1% of Australian suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Everyday access0
Public transport (1 stops)12
Schools & hospitals0

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer

Suburb-level access-density index (not an address-level walk-time score), normalised within Australian suburbs. Method based on the Urban Liveability Index (Higgs et al. 2019) and Walk Score — three equal-weighted domains combined with an imbalance penalty.

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

Crime

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?

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

95.2%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

16.0 pp above the state median

State median 79.3% · 838 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

37.2%

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

14.8 pp below the state median

State median 52.0% · 443 valid suburbs

Rental households

7.9%

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

21.8 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.

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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.

Cedar Grove, QLD 4285 · 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.

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

High broad-area context

About 40.6% 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

High exposure ~40.6%
~40.6% of the suburb is Bush Fire Prone Land

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

Dominant zone Rural
Rural / Green wedge 41% Residential 33% Other 13% Public / Open space 2%
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

19,280 people · 202225,069 by 2032 (+30.0%)

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

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

Located in Queensland within the Logan local government area, Cedar Grove is a small locality (postcode 4285). The area has roughly 1,992 residents and an established family demographic, with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $106K per year, with an average household size of 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, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward construction and healthcare. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median weekly rent is $430 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,898.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Logan LGA is higher than average at 8,043 incidents per 100,000 population.

Looking at the investment signals, 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$1,898
Rent · wk(Census)$430
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 4285ATO
Negatively geared3.9%
511 of filers
Avg rental loss$6,499/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,140
Reported capital gains732
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population1,992
Median age38
Household size3
HH income · wk$2,032
Personal income · wk$849
Persons / bedroom0.8
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)5/10
Education (IEO)3/10
Economic (IER)8/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)4/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$1,793 → $2,032
Change+13.3%
vs QLD median-4.7 pp
Median rent+10.3%
stablevs QLD 2016–21
Area & amenity
TransportGTFS
Bus stops1
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
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Sources & freshness
Verify-heavy evidence

Much of Cedar Grove rests 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 · 1 matched stops/stations
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Available
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.

Cedar Grove FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Cedar Grove in?

    Cedar Grove is in the Logan Local Government Area, QLD, postcode 4285. 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 Cedar Grove?

    The median weekly rent in Cedar Grove is $430/wk, based on ABS Census 2021 rent fallback.

  3. Is Cedar Grove a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove?

    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 Cedar Grove 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.