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Logan City

2011 Census results

Comparison year: 2006Benchmark area: Greater Brisbane

Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/logan

Table of contents

Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2

Population highlights 4

About the areas 6

Five year age groups 9

Ancestry 12

Birthplace 15

Year of arrival in Australia 17

Proficiency in English 19

Language spoken at home 22

Religion 25

Qualifications 27

Highest level of schooling 29

Education institution attending 32

Need for assistance 35

Employment status 38

Industry sectors of employment 41

Occupations of employment 44

Method of travel to work 47

Volunteer work 49

Unpaid care 51

Individual income 53

Household income 55

Households summary 57

Household size 60

Dwelling type 63

Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65

Internet connection 67

Number of cars per household 69

Housing tenure 72

Housing loan repayments 74

Housing rental payments 76

SEIFA - disadvantage 79

About the community profile 80

The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Logan City population for 2012.

Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in

Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of

Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of Logan City. To provide a

more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the Australian Bureau

of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for Logan City.

See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to

use each one.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)


Logan City

Year (ending June 30) NumberChange in

numberChange in

percent

2001 237,236 -- --

2002 241,976 +4,740 +2.00

2003 246,321 +4,345 +1.80

2004 251,254 +4,933 +2.00

2005 255,471 +4,217 +1.68

2006 260,021 +4,550 +1.78

2007 265,191 +5,170 +1.99

2008 271,654 +6,463 +2.44

2009 278,574 +6,920 +2.55

2010 282,940 +4,366 +1.57

2011 287,517 +4,577 +1.62

2012 293,353 +5,836 +2.03

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .idThe population experts

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Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by.id the population experts

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2011 Logan City Greater Brisbane Queensland Australia

Median age 3335 36 37

Median weeklyhouseholdincome

$1,263$1,388

$1,235 $1,234

Couples withchildren 36% 32% 30% 31%

Older coupleswithout children 7%

8% 9% 9%

Medium andhigh densityHousing

12%22% 22% 25%

Householdswith amortgage

41%35% 33% 33%

Median weeklyrent $300

$325

$300

$285

Householdsrenting 30%

32% 32%

29%

Non-Englishspeakingbackgrounds

12%13%

9%

16%

Universityattendance 3%

5% 4% 4%

Bachelor orHigher degree 9%

20% 16% 19%

Vocational 22%18% 20% 18%

Public transport(to work) 7%

13%

7%

10%

Population highlights

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Unemployment 7%6% 6% 6%

SEIFA index ofdisadvantage2011

9711018 1002 1002

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Location and boundaries

Logan City is located in southern Brisbane, between 15 and 50 kilometres south of the Brisbane GPO. Logan City is

bounded by Brisbane and Redland Cities in the north, Gold Coast City in the east, the Scenic Rim Region in the

south, and Ipswich City in the west.

Name origin

Logan is named after the Logan River, which was named after Patrick Logan, Commandant of the Moreton Bay Penal

Settlement, who explored the area in 1826.

About the area

Important

Statistics

Population

278,0612011 Usual residents

Land area

95,960hectares (960

Km )2

Population density

2.90persons per hectare

Logan City

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Legend

Suburbs

Logan City

Electoral Divisions

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Settlement history

European settlement dates from the 1840s when people settled near the Logan and Albert Rivers. Population was

minimal until the 1860s, aided by the establishment of the cotton industry, sugar mills and immigration. Land was also

used for timber-getting, grazing, crop farming, dairy farming, poultry and beef farming. Growth took place in the

1880s, aided by the opening of the railway line from Beenleigh to South Brisbane. Expansion continued in the early

1900s. Significant development did not occur until the post-war years, with rapid growth in the 1960s and 1970s,

particularly in areas along the Pacific Motorway. Growth continued during the 1980s. The population continued to

increase from the early 1990s, rising from 190,000 in 1991 to about 275,000 in 2011.

Land use

Logan City is a growing residential area, with

substantial rural, rural-residential, commercial and

industrial areas. Logan City encompasses a total

land area of about 957 square kilometres. Rural

areas are located mainly in south, west and

eastern edges of the City. Much of the rural area

is used for sugar-cane growing, dairy farming,

cattle grazing and horse agistment and breeding.

Transport

Logan City is served by the Logan Motorway, the

Pacific Motorway, the Mount Lindesay Highway

and the Beenleigh and Gold Coast railway lines.

Major features

Major features of Logan City include various commercial areas in Logan Central, Hyperdome (Shopping Centre),

Logan Hospital, Logan Entertainment Centre, Logan Art Gallery, Kingston Butter Factory Community Arts Centre,

Beenleigh Rum Distillery, Greenbank Military Area, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (Loganlea and Springwood

Campuses), Griffith University (Logan Campus), Buccan Conservation Park, Carbrook Wetlands Conservation Park,

Daisy Hill Conservation Park, Mount Perry Conservation Park, Plunkett Conservation Park, Springwood Conservation

Park, Mount Cotton Driver Training Centre, and the Albert and Logan Rivers.

Indigenous background

The original inhabitants of the Logan area were the Yugambeh and Jaggera Aboriginal people.

Included areas

Logan City includes the suburbs and rural localities of Bahrs Scrub, Bannockburn, Beenleigh, Belivah, Berrinba,

Bethania, Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Buccan, Carbrook, Cedar Creek (part), Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale,

Chambers Flat, Cornubia, Crestmead, Daisy Hill, Eagleby, Edens Landing, Forestdale, Greenbank, Heritage Park,

Hillcrest, Holmview, Jimboomba, Kagaru (part), Kingston, Logan Central, Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Loganholme,

Loganlea, Lyons, Marsden, Meadowbrook, Mount Warren Park, Mundoolun, Munruben, New Beith, North Maclean,

Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Priestdale, Regents Park, Rochedale South, Shailer Park, Slacks Creek, South

Maclean, Springwood, Stockleigh, Tamborine (part), Tanah Merah, Underwood, Undullah (part), Veresdale (part),

Veresdale Scrub (part), Waterford, Waterford West, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Woodhill, Woodridge and Yarrabilba.

Notes

Note: This profile applies to the boundaries of Logan City as amended on 15 March 2008. The ‘new’ Logan Cityincludes the ‘old’ Logan City, plus suburbs north of the Albert River previously in Gold Coast City, and a large areawhich was previously the northern part of Beaudesert Shire.

Land use

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The Age Structure of Logan City provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities

such as child care. It is also an indicator of Logan City's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in

the future.

Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which

enables direct comparison between each group.

To get a more complete picture Logan City's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types

and Dwelling Types.

Five year age groups

Age structure - Five year age groups

Logan City 2011 2006 Change

Five year age groups(years) Number %

GreaterBrisbane Number %

GreaterBrisbane 2006 to 2011

0 to 4 22,697 8.2 7.0 19,158 7.6 6.7 +3,539

5 to 9 20,817 7.5 6.6 20,129 8.0 6.7 +688

10 to 14 21,136 7.6 6.5 21,115 8.4 7.0 +21

15 to 19 21,658 7.8 6.9 20,223 8.1 7.1 +1,434

20 to 24 19,534 7.0 7.6 17,734 7.1 7.7 +1,800

25 to 29 19,611 7.1 7.7 16,551 6.6 6.9 +3,059

30 to 34 19,256 6.9 7.2 18,146 7.2 7.5 +1,109

35 to 39 20,151 7.2 7.4 18,813 7.5 7.6 +1,337

40 to 44 19,787 7.1 7.3 18,490 7.4 7.4 +1,297

45 to 49 18,750 6.7 6.9 18,111 7.2 7.1 +638

50 to 54 17,757 6.4 6.4 16,449 6.6 6.4 +1,307

55 to 59 15,801 5.7 5.6 15,610 6.2 6.1 +190

60 to 64 14,798 5.3 5.2 10,835 4.3 4.5 +3,963

65 to 69 9,973 3.6 3.8 7,241 2.9 3.3 +2,732

70 to 74 6,657 2.4 2.7 4,791 1.9 2.5 +1,865

75 to 79 4,252 1.5 2.0 3,472 1.4 2.3 +780

80 to 84 2,934 1.1 1.6 2,405 1.0 1.7 +528

85 and over 2,492 0.9 1.6 1,714 0.7 1.4 +778

Total 278,061 100.0 100.0 250,996 100.0 100.0 +27,065

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.

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Five year age structure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

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Dominant groups

Analysis of the five year age groups of Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there was a

higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of people in the older age

groups (65+).

Overall, 23.3% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 9.5% were aged 65 years and over, compared with

20.1% and 11.8% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the age structure of Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons aged 0 to 4 (8.2% compared to 7.0%)




Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, Logan City's population increased by 27,065 people (10.8%). This represents an average

annual population change of 2.07% per year over the period.

The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:

60 to 64 (+3,963 persons)

0 to 4 (+3,539 persons)

25 to 29 (+3,059 persons)

65 to 69 (+2,732 persons)

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Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations.

Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in Logan City regardless of where they were born or

what language they speak.

Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more

complete picture of Logan City's ethnic characteristics.

Ancestry

Ancestry - ranked by size


Ancestry Number %Greater

Brisbane Number %Greater

Brisbane 2006 to 2011

English 102,191 36.8 36.7 90,230 36.0 35.1 +11,960

Australian 97,228 35.0 34.6 96,196 38.3 39.0 +1,032

Irish 24,467 8.8 11.5 21,481 8.6 11.0 +2,986

Scottish 23,250 8.4 9.8 20,049 8.0 9.1 +3,200

German 14,860 5.3 5.9 13,753 5.5 5.9 +1,107

Maori 8,307 3.0 1.3 5,044 2.0 0.9 +3,263

New Zealander 5,439 2.0 1.5 4,446 1.8 1.4 +993

Samoan 5,389 1.9 0.8 3,414 1.4 0.6 +1,975

Chinese 5,360 1.9 3.4 3,919 1.6 2.8 +1,441

Dutch 5,064 1.8 1.7 4,852 1.9 1.7 +212

Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Ancestry - totals


Ancestry totals Number %Greater



Not stated 20,373 7.3 6.4 21,221 8.5 7.7 -848

Total People 278,061 100.0 100.0 250,970 100.0 100.0 +27,090

Total responses 368,866 -- -- 329,323 -- -- +39,543


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Ancestry, 2011


Change in ancestry, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in Logan City in 2011 shows that the top five ancestries

nominated were:

English (102,191 people or 36.8%)

Australian (97,228 people or 35.0%)

Irish (24,467 people or 8.8%)

Scottish (23,250 people or 8.4%)

German (14,860 people or 5.3%)

In combination these five ancestries account for 261,996 responses in total, or 94.22% of all responses.

The major differences between the ancestries of the population in Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of people with Māori ancestry (3.0% compared to 1.3%)A larger percentage of people with Samoan ancestry (1.9% compared to 0.8%)

A smaller percentage of people with Irish ancestry (8.8% compared to 11.5%)

A smaller percentage of people with Chinese ancestry (1.9% compared to 3.4%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were:

English (+11,960 persons)

Māori (+3,263 persons)Scottish (+3,200 persons)

Irish (+2,986 persons)

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Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in Logan City.

The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source countries for

Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time.

To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, Logan City's Country of Birth data should be

viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.

Birthplace

Birthplace - ranked by size


Country of birth Number %Greater



New Zealand 21,837 7.9 4.8 16,475 6.6 4.1 +5,362

United Kingdom 14,963 5.4 5.3 15,087 6.0 5.4 -125

Philippines 2,284 0.8 0.8 1,586 0.6 0.6 +698

South Africa 1,873 0.7 0.9 1,443 0.6 0.7 +430

Samoa 1,843 0.7 0.3 1,425 0.6 0.2 +418

Fiji 1,542 0.6 0.4 1,176 0.5 0.4 +365

India 1,376 0.5 1.1 516 0.2 0.4 +860

Germany 1,365 0.5 0.5 1,375 0.5 0.5 -10

Papua New Guinea 1,261 0.5 0.4 1,107 0.4 0.4 +154

Netherlands 1,095 0.4 0.3 1,170 0.5 0.4 -75

Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Birthplace - summary


Birthplace Number %Greater



Total Overseas born 72,484 26.1 24.6 59,039 23.5 21.4 +13,445

Non-English speaking

backgrounds

32,242 11.6 12.6 24,704 9.8 10.4 +7,537

Main English speaking

countries

40,242 14.5 12.0 34,334 13.7 11.0 +5,907

Australia 189,684 68.2 70.3 174,898 69.7 72.3 +14,786

Not Stated 15,889 5.7 5.1 17,127 6.8 6.2 -1,239

Total Population 278,057 100.0 100.0 251,064 100.0 100.0 +26,992


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Country of birth, 2011


Change in country of birth, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that

there was a larger proportion of people born overseas, and a larger proportion of people from a non-English

speaking background.

Overall, 26.1% of the population was born overseas, and 11.6% were from a non-English speaking background,

compared with 24.6% and 12.6% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The largest non-English speaking country of birth in Logan City was Philippines, where 0.8% of the population, or

2,284 people, were born.

The major difference between the countries of birth of the population in Logan City and Greater Brisbane was:

A larger percentage of people born in New Zealand (7.9% compared to 4.8%)

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 13,445 or 22.8%, and the number of

people from a non-English speaking background increased by 7,538 or 30.5%.

The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those

born in:

New Zealand (+5,362 persons)

India (+860 persons)

Philippines (+698 persons)

Burma (Myanmar) (+487 persons)

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The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree

to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of Logan City in housing the overseas-

born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability, employment opportunities

and pre-existing communities located in the area.

Logan City's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at Home data, is a good

indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.

Year of arrival in Australia

Year of arrival in Australia

Logan City 2011

Year of arrival in Australia Number %Greater

Brisbane

2006 to 9 Aug 2011 15,421 21.2 27.3

2001 to 2005 8,963 12.3 12.9

1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 12,862 17.7 15.9

1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 12,771 17.6 15.0

1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 8,321 11.5 9.8

1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 7,008 9.7 8.4

Arrived in 1960 or earlier 3,859 5.3 6.3

Not stated 3,413 4.7 4.4

Total 72,618 100.0 100.0


Year of arrival in Australia, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane

shows that there was a larger proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a smaller proportion of recent

arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011).

Overall, 61.7% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 21.2% arrived during or after 2006,


The major differences between the year of arrival data of Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of arrivals between 1981 and 1990 (17.6% compared to 15.0%)




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Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language

other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry,

Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects Logan City's ethnic composition and how long the

overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether they need to communicate with

the local population in languages other than English.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English


English proficiency Number %Greater



Speaks English only 228,541 82.2 82.1 211,607 84.3 84.2 +16,934

Speaks another language,

and English well or very well

29,817 10.7 11.3 21,383 8.5 8.7 +8,434

Speaks another language,

and English not well or not

at all

6,185 2.2 2.0 4,406 1.8 1.8 +1,779

Not Stated 13,513 4.9 4.6 13,675 5.4 5.3 -162

Total population 278,056 100.0 100.0 251,071 100.0 100.0 +26,984


Proficiency in English, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the proficiency in English data for Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there was

a similar proportion of persons who spoke English only, as well as a similar proportion of persons who spoke another

language and English not well or not at all.

Overall, 82.2% of persons spoke English only, and 2.2% spoke another language and English not well or not at all,


Emerging groups

The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were

in those speaking:

Speaks English only (+16,934 persons)

Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+8,434 persons)

Speaks another language, and English not well or not at all (+1,779 persons)

Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011


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Logan City's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at home other than

English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic groups and

nationalities are retaining their language.

Logan City's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and Proficiency in English to

assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required by the multicultural

community.

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home - ranked by size


Language (excludesEnglish) Number %



Samoan 3,866 1.4 0.6 2,908 1.2 0.5 +958

Mandarin 1,850 0.7 1.5 1,165 0.5 1.1 +685

Filipino/Tagalog 1,642 0.6 0.6 1,100 0.4 0.4 +542

Hindi 1,561 0.6 0.5 1,052 0.4 0.4 +509

Spanish 1,399 0.5 0.5 1,145 0.5 0.4 +254

Vietnamese 1,258 0.5 0.9 979 0.4 0.9 +279

Arabic 1,249 0.4 0.4 786 0.3 0.3 +463

Khmer 1,175 0.4 0.1 967 0.4 0.1 +208

Cantonese 1,124 0.4 0.9 857 0.3 0.8 +267

German 899 0.3 0.4 793 0.3 0.3 +105

Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Language - summary


Language summary Number %Greater



Speaks English only 228,546 82.2 82.1 211,609 84.3 84.2 +16,936

Non-English total 35,537 12.8 13.2 25,504 10.2 10.4 +10,033

Not stated 13,971 5.0 4.7 13,910 5.5 5.4 +61



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Language spoken at home, 2011


Change in language spoken at home, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane

shows that there was a similar proportion of people who spoke English only, as well as a similar proportion of those

speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English).

Overall, 82.2% of the population spoke English only, and 12.8% spoke a non-English language, compared with 82.1%

and 13.2% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Logan City was Samoan, with 1.4% of the population,

or 3,866 people speaking this language at home.

There were no major differences between Logan City and Greater Brisbane in 2011.

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by

10,033 or 39.3%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 16,937 or 8.0%.

The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in Logan City between 2006 and 2011 were for those

speaking:

Samoan (+958 persons)

Mandarin (+685 persons)

Filipino/Tagalog (+542 persons)

Hindi (+509 persons)

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Logan City's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when observed in conjunction with

other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as revealing the proportion of

people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious compositions across areas

including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the population (belief in religion is

generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief systems.

Logan City's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics such as Country of Birth

data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.

Religion

Religions - ranked by size


Religion Number %Greater



Western (Roman) Catholic 57,054 20.5 24.1 51,708 20.6 24.5 +5,345

Anglican 49,978 18.0 17.1 49,291 19.6 19.0 +686

Uniting Church 14,946 5.4 6.0 14,820 5.9 6.9 +125

Christian,nfd 10,382 3.7 2.8 6,409 2.6 2.0 +3,972

Presbyterian and Reformed 9,273 3.3 3.2 8,378 3.3 3.4 +895

Baptist 6,587 2.4 2.3 5,288 2.1 2.2 +1,299

Pentecostal 6,534 2.3 1.6 6,063 2.4 1.6 +470

Lutheran 5,004 1.8 1.7 4,884 1.9 1.8 +119

Islam 4,801 1.7 1.2 2,507 1.0 0.8 +2,294

Buddhism 4,442 1.6 2.0 3,305 1.3 1.8 +1,137

Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Religions - summary


Religion totals Number %Greater



Christian total 174,550 62.8 62.8 160,137 63.8 65.5 +14,412

Non Christian total 13,126 4.7 5.2 8,355 3.3 3.8 +4,771

Non-classifiable religious

belief

2,063 0.7 0.8 1,662 0.7 0.7 +401

No religion 62,838 22.6 22.8 50,777 20.2 18.9 +12,061

Not stated 25,481 9.2 8.3 30,133 12.0 11.1 -4,652



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that

there was a lower proportion of people who professed a religion and a similar proportion who stated they had no

religion.

Overall, 67.5% of the population nominated a religion, and 22.6% said they had no religion, compared with 68.0%


The largest single religion in Logan City was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 20.5% of the population or 57,054

people as adherents.

The major difference between the religious affiliation for the population of Logan City and Greater Brisbane was:

A smaller percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (20.5% compared to 24.1%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in Logan City between 2006 and 2011 were for those

who nominated:

Western (Roman) Catholic (+5,345 persons)

Christian,nfd (+3,972 persons)

Islam (+2,294 persons)

Baptist (+1,299 persons)

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Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most

important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and

Occupation, Logan City's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities and socio-economic

status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.

Qualifications

Highest qualification achieved


Qualification level Number %Greater



Bachelor or Higher degree 20,212 9.5 20.1 14,361 7.5 16.6 +5,851

Advanced Diploma or

Diploma

14,073 6.6 8.0 10,415 5.5 7.2 +3,658

Vocational 46,947 22.0 18.1 37,232 19.5 16.6 +9,714

No qualification 109,793 51.4 44.0 105,396 55.3 47.9 +4,396

Not stated 22,396 10.5 9.7 23,186 12.2 11.8 -791

Total persons aged 15+ 213,421 100.0 100.0 190,593 100.0 100.0 +22,828


Highest qualification achieved, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there

was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or

Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications.

Overall, 38.1% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 51.4% had no qualifications,


The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (51.4% compared to 44.0%)

A larger percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (22.0% compared to 18.1%)

A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (9.5% compared to 20.1%)

A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (6.6% compared to 8.0%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in Logan City between 2006 and 2011 were in those with:

Vocational qualifications (+9,714 persons)

Bachelor or Higher degrees (+5,851 persons)

No qualifications (+4,396 persons)

Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+3,658 persons)

Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011


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Logan City's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such as

Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access services.

Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.

Highest level of schooling

Highest level of secondary schooling completed


Level of schooling Number %Greater



Year 8 or below 11,809 5.5 5.2 12,332 6.5 6.5 -523

Year 9 or equivalent 13,182 6.2 4.5 13,093 6.9 5.1 +88

Year 10 or equivalent 58,160 27.3 21.8 56,606 29.7 24.3 +1,554



Did not go to school 1,576 0.7 0.5 1,186 0.6 0.5 +389

Not stated 17,386 8.1 7.5 17,467 9.2 9.0 -81



Highest level of schooling completed, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less)

and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Overall, 39.7% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 42.7% went on to complete Year 12 or

equivalent, compared with 32.1% and 52.8% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in Logan City and Greater Brisbane

were:

A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (27.3% compared to 21.8%)



A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (42.7% compared to 52.8%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in Logan City, between 2006 and 2011 were:

Year 12 or equivalent (+19,057 persons)



Year 8 or below (-523 persons)

Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011


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The share of Logan City's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of the population,

which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can mean young

adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking out

educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties.

This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.

Education institution attending

Education institute attending


Type of institute Number %Greater



Pre-school 3,735 1.3 1.2 4,187 1.7 1.5 -453

Primary school 26,711 9.6 8.7 25,792 10.3 8.8 +919

Primary - Government 19,793 7.1 5.9 19,797 7.9 6.2 -4

Primary - Catholic 3,411 1.2 1.7 2,747 1.1 1.6 +664

Primary - Independent 3,507 1.3 1.1 3,247 1.3 1.0 +259

Secondary school 18,621 6.7 6.0 17,206 6.9 6.1 +1,415

Secondary - Government 12,416 4.5 3.3 11,672 4.7 3.5 +744

Secondary - Catholic 2,657 1.0 1.3 2,236 0.9 1.3 +421

Secondary - Independent 3,548 1.3 1.4 3,297 1.3 1.4 +251

TAFE 5,723 2.1 2.0 4,951 2.0 1.9 +771

University 7,160 2.6 5.2 5,758 2.3 4.7 +1,401

Other 1,858 0.7 0.8 1,379 0.5 0.6 +479

Not attending 194,083 69.8 69.8 171,002 68.1 68.7 +23,080

Not stated 20,164 7.3 6.4 20,716 8.3 7.6 -553

Total 278,055 100.0 100.0 250,996 100.0 100.0 +27,059


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Change in education institute attending, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that there was a higher proportion attending primary school, a higher proportion attending secondary

school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education.

Overall, 9.6% of the population were attending primary school, 6.7% of the population were attending secondary

institutions, and 4.6% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 8.7%, 6.0% and 7.2% respectively for Greater

Brisbane.

The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in Logan City and Greater

Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons attending a Catholic primary school (7.1% compared to 5.9%)

A larger percentage of persons attending a Catholic secondary school (4.5% compared to 3.3%)

A smaller percentage of persons attending University (2.6% compared to 5.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, Logan City's population aged 15 years and over increased by 27,066 people (+10.8%). This

represents an average annual change of 2.07% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in Logan City, between 2006 and 2011

were in those who nominated:

Secondary school (+1,415 persons)

University (+1,401 persons)

Primary school (+919 persons)

TAFE (+771 persons)

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Logan City's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound disability. The

information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional care and in the

provision of information and support to carers. Logan City's disability statistics help in understanding the prevalence

of people who need support in the community, and along with information on Unpaid Care to a person with a disability,

how that support is provided.

Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be

treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.

Need for assistance

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number

% of total agegroup

GreaterBrisbane Number

% of total agegroup


0 to 4 243 1.1 1.0 199 1.0 0.9 +44

5 to 9 628 3.0 2.6 479 2.4 2.2 +149

10 to 19 1,241 2.9 2.4 927 2.2 1.9 +313

20 to 59 4,126 2.7 2.2 3,532 2.5 2.0 +594

60 to 64 1,124 7.6 6.2 769 7.1 5.6 +354

65 to 69 957 9.6 7.6 600 8.5 6.5 +357

70 to 74 856 12.9 10.5 579 12.2 9.0 +277

75 to 79 816 19.2 16.1 650 18.4 15.2 +166

80 to 84 956 32.8 26.7 806 33.5 26.7 +149

85 and over 1,205 48.5 47.7 917 50.5 45.9 +288

Total persons needing

assistance

12,152 4.4 4.2 9,462 3.8 3.8 +2,690

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number %



Total persons needing

assistance

12,152 4.4 4.2 9,462 3.8 3.8 +2,690

Total persons not needing

assistance

249,891 89.9 90.5 225,313 89.7 90.1 +24,577

Not stated 16,014 5.8 5.3 16,325 6.5 6.1 -311

Total population 278,057 100.0 100.0 251,101 100.0 100.0 +26,956


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Change in need for assistance with core activities, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in Logan City compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there was a

similar proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities.

Overall, 4.4% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 4.2% for Greater

Brisbane.

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:





Emerging groups

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in Logan City were

in the age groups:

20 to 59 (+594 persons)

65 to 69 (+357 persons)

60 to 64 (+354 persons)

10 to 19 (+313 persons)

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Logan City's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The levels of full or part-time

employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local economy and social

characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including Age Structure, which

influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment opportunities available in the

area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries, Qualifications).

Employment status

Employment status


Employment status Number %Greater



Employed 127,297 92.8 94.1 115,987 94.4 95.6 +11,310

Employed full-time 83,140 60.6 61.0 77,234 62.9 62.6 +5,906

Employed part-time 40,747 29.7 31.2 34,937 28.4 30.5 +5,810

Hours worked not stated 3,410 2.5 1.9 3,815 3.1 2.5 -405

Unemployed 9,814 7.2 5.9 6,894 5.6 4.4 +2,920

Looking for full-time work 6,607 4.8 3.5 4,304 3.5 2.5 +2,303

Looking for part-time work 3,207 2.3 2.3 2,590 2.1 1.9 +617

Total Labour Force 137,111 100.0 100.0 122,881 100.0 100.0 +14,229

Labour force status


Labour force status Number %Greater



Total Labour force 137,111 64.2 65.0 122,881 64.5 63.8 +14,229

Not in the labour force 64,487 30.2 29.9 56,076 29.4 30.1 +8,411

Labour force status not stated 11,820 5.5 5.1 11,692 6.1 6.1 +127



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Dominant groups

The size of Logan City's labour force in 2011 was 137,111 persons, of which 40,747 were employed part-time and

83,140 were full time workers.

Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that there was a lower proportion in employment, and a higher proportion unemployed. Overall,

92.8% of the labour force was employed (59.6% of the population aged 15+), and 7.2% unemployed (4.6% of the

population aged 15+), compared with 94.1% and 5.9% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed

or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition

are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work

are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995).

Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in Logan City in 2011 shows that there was a lower

proportion in the labour force (64.2%) compared with Greater Brisbane (65.0%).

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in Logan City showed an increase of 11,310 persons and

the number unemployed showed an increase of 2,920 persons. In the same period, the number of people in the

labour force showed an increase of 14,230 persons, or 11.6%.

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Logan City’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within theresiding area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as

well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.

When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector

statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

Industry sectors of employment

Industry sector of employment


Industry sector Number %Greater



Agriculture, Forestry and

Fishing

768 0.6 0.7 908 0.8 0.9 -140

Mining 929 0.7 1.3 446 0.4 0.6 +483

Manufacturing 17,315 13.6 9.3 18,278 15.8 11.1 -964

Electricity, Gas, Water and

Waste Services

1,314 1.0 1.2 1,031 0.9 1.0 +283

Construction 14,378 11.3 8.3 13,201 11.4 8.1 +1,177

Retail Trade 14,605 11.5 10.1 14,513 12.5 11.2 +92

Wholesale trade 6,802 5.3 4.1 6,683 5.8 4.6 +118

Accommodation and Food

Services

6,550 5.1 6.0 5,794 5.0 5.8 +755

Transport, Postal and

Warehousing

9,177 7.2 5.7 7,798 6.7 5.5 +1,379

Information Media and

Telecommunications

1,301 1.0 1.4 1,252 1.1 1.7 +49

Financial and Insurance

Services

3,042 2.4 3.4 2,889 2.5 3.6 +153

Rental, Hiring and Real

Estate Services

1,882 1.5 1.7 2,092 1.8 2.0 -211

Professional, Scientific and

Technical Services

5,832 4.6 8.3 4,695 4.0 7.2 +1,136

Administrative and Support

Services

4,366 3.4 3.3 3,758 3.2 3.2 +608

Public Administration and

Safety

6,757 5.3 7.5 5,612 4.8 7.1 +1,144

Education and Training 8,181 6.4 8.1 6,984 6.0 7.9 +1,196

Health Care and Social

Assistance

13,481 10.6 12.4 10,092 8.7 10.8 +3,389

Arts and Recreation Services 1,401 1.1 1.3 1,192 1.0 1.3 +209

Other Services 5,538 4.4 3.7 5,124 4.4 3.7 +413

Inadequately described or

not stated

3,680 2.9 2.2 3,648 3.1 2.6 +32

Total employed persons

aged 15+

127,299 100.0 100.0 115,999 100.0 100.0 +11,299


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Change in industry sector of employment, 2006 to 2011


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Logan City's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the

residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in

the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other

indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating

Logan City's socio-economic status and skill base.

Occupations of employment

Occupation of employment


Occupation Number %Greater



Managers 11,717 9.2 11.6 10,639 9.2 11.4 +1,078

Professionals 15,887 12.5 22.2 12,559 10.8 20.2 +3,327

Technicians and Trades

Workers

21,617 17.0 13.5 20,990 18.1 14.2 +627

Community and Personal

Service Workers

12,010 9.4 9.7 9,898 8.5 8.8 +2,111

Clerical and Administrative

Workers

20,938 16.4 16.2 18,714 16.1 16.5 +2,223

Sales Workers 12,441 9.8 9.4 12,134 10.5 10.2 +306

Machinery Operators And

Drivers

13,978 11.0 6.4 12,622 10.9 6.6 +1,355

Labourers 16,136 12.7 9.2 16,337 14.1 10.4 -201

Inadequately described 2,582 2.0 1.8 2,168 1.9 1.7 +413


aged 15+

127,306 100.0 100.0 116,065 100.0 100.0 +11,241


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Change in occupation of employment, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Logan City in 2011 shows the three most popular

occupations were:

Technicians and Trades Workers (21,617 people or 17.0%)

Clerical and Administrative Workers (20,938 people or 16.4%)

Labourers (16,136 people or 12.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 58,691 people in total or 46.1% of the employed resident

population.

In comparison, Greater Brisbane employed 13.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.2% in Clerical and

Administrative Workers; and 9.2% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.0% compared to 6.4%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.7% compared to 9.2%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.0% compared to 13.5%)

A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.5% compared to 22.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Logan City increased by 11,241 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in Logan City were for those employed

as:

Professionals (+3,327 persons)

Clerical and Administrative Workers (+2,223 persons)

Community and Personal Service Workers (+2,111 persons)

Machinery Operators And Drivers (+1,355 persons)

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Logan City's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to work. There are a

number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the availability of affordable

and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a household, and the distance

travelled to work.

Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness

and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car

Ownership.

Method of travel to work

Method of travel to work


Main method of travel Number %Greater



Train 3,222 2.6 6.5 2,831 2.5 6.0 +390

Bus 5,640 4.5 6.0 4,015 3.5 5.0 +1,625

Tram or Ferry 9 0.0 0.2 3 0.0 0.3 +6

Taxi 156 0.1 0.2 181 0.2 0.3 -25

Car - as driver 84,182 67.0 58.8 75,264 65.5 58.3 +8,918

Car - as passenger 8,027 6.4 5.5 8,199 7.1 6.2 -173

Truck 2,552 2.0 1.1 2,847 2.5 1.5 -295

Motorbike 1,087 0.9 1.0 1,211 1.1 1.0 -125

Bicycle 406 0.3 1.0 486 0.4 0.9 -80

Walked only 1,620 1.3 3.1 1,644 1.4 3.1 -25

Other 1,261 1.0 1.2 1,052 0.9 1.0 +208

Worked at home 4,232 3.4 4.1 4,146 3.6 4.1 +85

Did not go to work 11,186 8.9 10.0 10,923 9.5 10.8 +263

Not stated 2,128 1.7 1.3 2,107 1.8 1.6 +21


aged 15+

125,708 100.0 100.0 114,913 100.0 100.0 +10,794


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Method of travel to work, 2011

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Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011

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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 8,871 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Logan City,

compared with 95,848 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows

that 7.1% used public transport, while 76.2% used a private vehicle, compared with 12.7% and 66.4% respectively in

Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the method of travel to work of Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (67.0% compared to 58.8%)

A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by train (2.6% compared to 6.5%)

A smaller percentage of persons who walked only (1.3% compared to 3.1%)

A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by bus (4.5% compared to 6.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Logan City increased by 10,795 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in Logan City between 2006 and 2011

were for those nominated:

Car - as driver (+8,918 persons)

Bus (+1,625 persons)

Train (+390 persons)

Truck (-295 persons)

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The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the

cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors

impacting on the level of volunteering in Logan City include the Age Structure of the population, the level of

Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.

Volunteer work

Voluntary work


Volunteer status Number %Greater



Volunteer 30,859 14.5 18.8 26,243 13.8 17.6 +4,616

Not a volunteer 165,059 77.3 73.8 146,992 77.1 73.6 +18,066

Volunteer work not stated 17,498 8.2 7.4 17,385 9.1 8.7 +112



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane

shows that there was a lower proportion of persons who volunteered for an organisation or group.

Overall, 14.5% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 18.8% for Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The number of volunteers in Logan City increased by 4,616 people between 2006 and 2011.

Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011


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The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in Logan City can be an important indicator

of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An increasing proportion

of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for in-home support, or

support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be affected by Household

Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well as the sense of

community cohesiveness.

Unpaid care

Unpaid care


Assistance to a person witha disability, long termillness or old age Number %



Provided unpaid assistance 22,189 10.4 10.2 18,112 9.5 9.6 +4,076

No unpaid assistance

provided

173,151 81.1 82.1 154,034 80.8 81.1 +19,117

Not stated 18,069 8.5 7.7 18,493 9.7 9.3 -425



Unpaid care, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the unpaid care provided by the population in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows

that there was a similar proportion of persons who provided unpaid care either to family members or others.

Overall, 10.4% of the population provided unpaid care, compared with 10.2% for Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The number of people who provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age in

Logan City increased by 4,077 people between 2006 and 2011.

Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011


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Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household

Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socio-

economic status of Logan City. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a number of factors including

employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower income), qualifications and type

of employment.

The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to

Individual Income Quartiles.

Individual income

Weekly individual gross income

Logan City 2011

Weekly income Number %Greater

Brisbane

Negative Income/ Nil income 17,516 8.2 8.0

$1-$199 16,130 7.6 7.2

$200-$299 21,852 10.2 9.1

$300-$399 19,948 9.3 9.1

$400-$599 25,679 12.0 11.2

$600-$799 27,184 12.7 10.8

$800-$999 21,483 10.1 9.0

$1000-$1249 18,891 8.9 8.8

$1250-$1499 11,593 5.4 6.2

$1500-$1999 10,384 4.9 7.0

$2000 or more 5,745 2.7 6.3

Not stated 17,004 8.0 7.2

Total persons aged 15+ 213,409 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of individual income levels in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there was a lower

proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) and a higher proportion of low

income persons (those earning less than $400 per week).

Overall, 7.6% of the population earned a high income, and 35.4% earned a low income, compared with 13.4% and

33.4% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between Logan City's individual incomes and Greater Brisbane's individual incomes were:

A larger percentage of persons who earned $600-$799 (12.7% compared to 10.8%)




Weekly individual gross income, 2011


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Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. Logan City's Household Income is one of the most

important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational Qualifications and

Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of Logan City. It is important to

note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an area has a large number of retirees

this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the retirees may have large capital wealth. For

this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age and Household Composition.

The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to

Household Income Quartiles.

Household income

Weekly household income

Logan City 2011

Weekly income Number %Greater

Brisbane

Negative Income/Nil Income 902 1.0 1.2

$1-$199 1,036 1.1 1.2

$200-$299 1,891 2.1 2.1

$300-$399 4,455 4.9 5.2

$400-$599 8,004 8.7 8.1

$600-$799 8,205 8.9 7.7

$800-$999 7,397 8.1 7.3

$1000-$1249 8,521 9.3 8.0

$1250-$1499 7,910 8.6 7.5

$1500-$1999 12,168 13.3 12.2

$2000-$2499 9,206 10.0 9.5

$2500-$2999 5,667 6.2 8.6

$3000-$3499 3,181 3.5 5.2

$3500-$3999 1,394 1.5 2.4

$4000-$4999 1,005 1.1 2.0

$5000 or more 552 0.6 1.6

Not stated 10,253 11.2 10.2

Total households 91,747 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of household income levels in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there was a

smaller proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a similar proportion of

low income households (those earning less than $600 per week).

Overall, 12.9% of the households earned a high income, and 17.8% were low income households, compared with

19.7% and 17.8% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the household incomes of Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of households who earned $1000-$1249 (9.3% compared to 8.0%)




Weekly household income, 2011


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Logan City's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic indicators. It reveals the area's

residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level of demand for services and

facilities as most are related to age and household types.

To continue building the story, Logan City's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction with Households

with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.

Households summary

Household types


Households by type Number %Greater



Couples with children 34,483 36.4 32.0 32,080 37.1 31.7 +2,402

Couples without children 22,768 24.0 25.5 20,211 23.4 25.1 +2,556

One parent families 13,723 14.5 11.1 12,534 14.5 11.0 +1,188

Other families 1,158 1.2 1.4 863 1.0 1.4 +295

Group household 3,125 3.3 5.0 2,522 2.9 4.7 +602

Lone person 16,049 16.9 21.0 14,531 16.8 21.3 +1,518

Other not classifiable

household

3,115 3.3 3.1 3,290 3.8 3.8 -176

Visitor only households 441 0.5 0.9 386 0.4 1.0 +54

Total households 94,862 100.0 100.0 86,421 100.0 100.0 +8,441


Household types, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the household/family types in Logan City in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there was a

higher proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a higher proportion of one-parent families. Overall,

36.4% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 14.5% were one-parent families, compared with 32.0%


There were a lower proportion of lone person households and a lower proportion of couples without children. Overall,

the proportion of lone person households was 16.9% compared to 21.0% in Greater Brisbane while the proportion of

couples without children was 24.0% compared to 25.5% in Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The number of households in Logan City increased by 8,441 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in family/household types in Logan City between 2006 and 2011 were:

Couples without children (+2,556 households)

Couples with children (+2,402 households)

Lone person (+1,518 households)

One parent families (+1,188 households)

Change in household types, 2006 to 2011


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The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of

relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size

again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or

abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with

extended family members which significantly affects household size.

Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size

remained stable for the nation as a whole.

An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an

increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate

children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young

singles and couples to the area.

For greater insight, Logan City's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with Household Summary, Age

Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.

Household size

Household size


Number of persons usuallyresident Number %



1 person 16,045 17.6 21.8 14,526 17.6 22.3 +1,519

2 persons 29,151 31.9 33.9 26,244 31.7 34.3 +2,907

3 persons 16,677 18.3 17.0 15,244 18.4 16.6 +1,432

4 persons 16,189 17.7 16.4 15,105 18.2 16.2 +1,084

5 persons 7,828 8.6 7.1 7,138 8.6 7.1 +690

6 or more persons 5,404 5.9 3.7 4,511 5.5 3.4 +893

Total classifiable households 91,294 100.0 100.0 82,770 100.0 100.0 +8,524


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Change in household size, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in Logan City compared with Greater Brisbane

shows that there were a lower proportion of lone person households, and a higher proportion of larger households

(those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 17.6% of lone person households, and 32.2% of larger

households, compared with 21.8% and 27.2% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences in the household size for Logan City and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of households with 6 or more persons usually resident (5.9% compared to 3.7%)

A larger percentage of households with 5 persons usually resident (8.6% compared to 7.1%)



Emerging groups

The number of households in Logan City increased by 8,524 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in Logan City between 2006 and 2011

were:

2 persons (+2,907 households)

1 person (+1,519 households)



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Dwelling Type is an important determinant of Logan City's residential role and function. A greater concentration of

higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting. Larger, detached

or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential built form often

reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around public transport

nodes or employment centres.

Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and

Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in Logan City.

Dwelling type

Dwelling structure


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Separate house 87,682 87.2 77.6 78,715 86.7 78.6 +8,966

Medium density 11,883 11.8 14.9 11,239 12.4 14.2 +643

High density 338 0.3 6.6 113 0.1 6.1 +225

Caravans, cabin, houseboat 528 0.5 0.7 667 0.7 0.8 -139

Other 71 0.1 0.1 63 0.1 0.2 +8

Not stated 29 0.0 0.1 7 0.0 0.0 +22

Total Private Dwellings 100,531 100.0 100.0 90,805 100.0 100.0 +9,725

Dwelling type


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Occupied private dwellings 94,861 94.3 92.8 86,408 95.1 93.4 +8,453

Unoccupied private

dwellings

5,671 5.6 7.1 4,424 4.9 6.5 +1,246

Non private dwellings 46 0.0 0.1 19 0.0 0.1 +27

Total Dwellings 100,578 100.0 100.0 90,852 100.0 100.0 +9,726


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Change in dwelling structure, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 87,682 separate houses in the area, 11,883 medium density dwellings,

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