Waterford West
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Waterford West, QLD 4133.
About Waterford West
Welcome to Waterford West
Waterford West sits in Logan City, roughly 26 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD, tucked between Marsden, Logan Central, Bethania and Meadowbrook. It's a solidly residential suburb built around family homes on generous blocks, with a population of just under 7,000 and a median age of 36 that points to a community full of young families and first-home buyers.
The suburb doesn't try to be flashy — it's a practical, well-connected pocket of the Logan corridor that appeals to buyers priced out of Brisbane's inner south but still wanting easy access to the M1 and the city. For those after space, affordability and a sense of neighbourhood over nightlife, Waterford West is worth a serious look.
Lifestyle & dining
Daily life in Waterford West tends to revolve around home and the surrounding suburbs rather than a strip of its own. Residents typically head to nearby Logan Central or Meadowbrook for cafes, takeaway and casual dining, while the broader Logan area offers everything from local Vietnamese and Pacific Islander eateries to family bistros, reflecting the region's cultural diversity. It's a low-key, get-on-with-life kind of place rather than a destination for a big night out, which suits the family-heavy demographic well.
Shopping
For everyday shopping, Waterford West residents lean on nearby Marsden and Logan Central, both a short drive away, for supermarkets, specialty stores and services. Logan Central in particular functions as a mini hub for the wider area, while bigger shopping trips are usually made to the major centres further north along the Logan corridor. It's a suburb where you'll do your groceries locally and save the bigger shop for a nearby centre.
Getting around
Waterford West benefits from its position within easy reach of the Logan Motorway and Pacific Motorway, making the run into Brisbane's CBD or down to the Gold Coast reasonably straightforward for commuters with a car. Loganlea railway station, just next door, gives locals rail access into Brisbane without needing to drive all the way in, and bus routes through the suburb connect residents to Logan Central, Meadowbrook and beyond. It's a suburb built around car and public transport combined, rather than a walk-everywhere setup.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Waterford West State School serving the suburb directly and Marsden State High School close by for secondary schooling. Both are established local institutions that anchor the community, and their presence — combined with the suburb's median age of 36 — helps explain why Waterford West continues to draw young families and buyers upgrading from units into standalone homes.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock here is overwhelmingly detached, with houses making up 73% of current listings, alongside a smaller but notable slice of townhouses (19%), a handful of apartments and units (5%) and some remaining land (3%). Expect a mix of older brick-and-tile homes from the suburb's earlier development phases alongside newer builds on the fringes, generally on blocks larger than you'd find closer to Brisbane. It's a suburb geared toward buyers wanting a house with a yard rather than a compact lifestyle.
The property market
Waterford West's median house price currently sits at $803,000, having climbed 14.7% recently — a strong run that reflects the broader demand pushing into Logan's more affordable pockets. Units and townhouses remain a cheaper entry point at a median of $565,000, appealing to investors and first-home buyers chasing something more manageable. With median rents at $578 a week, the suburb also offers solid returns for landlords, and the combination of price growth and rental demand has kept it firmly on the radar for buyers priced out of suburbs closer to Brisbane.
Market snapshot
Waterford West property market
Median sale price
$803k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$578
per week
Gross rental yield
3.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$624k
Median
$803k
Premium
$1000k
Days on market
10
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
62
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +16.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Waterford West by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Waterford West, QLD 4133.
Population
6,942
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,184
median, per week
Median rent
$310
per week
Median mortgage
$1,439
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Waterford West
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Waterford West
$875k
5 Audrey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
61 Tygum Road
Sold ~July 2026
$605k
28/709 Kingston Road
Sold ~July 2026
$830k
14 Oakwood Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$699k
77/25 Allora Street
Sold ~June 2026
$930k
21/25 Bourke St
Sold ~June 2026
$545k
84/25 Allora Street
Sold ~June 2026
$928k
76-84 Beutel Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Waterford West suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Waterford West?
The median house price in Waterford West, QLD is $803k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.7%.
How much is rent in Waterford West?
The median weekly rent in Waterford West is around $578 per week.
Is Waterford West a good place to live?
Waterford West is a suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. Waterford West is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 6,942 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Waterford West?
Waterford West has a population of 6,942 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Waterford West?
There are 2 schools in or near Waterford West, including Waterford West State School and Marsden State High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterford West?
Properties in Waterford West take around 10 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Waterford West?
Entry-level properties in Waterford West start around $624k, while premium homes reach $1000k.
What suburbs are near Waterford West?
Suburbs near Waterford West include Loganlea, Marsden, Logan Central, Bethania and Meadowbrook.
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