Logan Central vs Slacks Creek
Logan Central (median $580,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Slacks Creek ($660,000).
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| Measure | Logan Central | Slacks Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $580,000 | $660,000 |
| Median unit | $305,000 | $375,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 35.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 54 | 10 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,210 | 10,408 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 970 mm | 1056 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Logan Central scores higher on walkability (54/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Slacks Creek (955) sits above Logan Central (939). Slacks Creek skews owner-occupied (54%), Logan Central runs more rental-dense (35% owner).
- For buyers
- Logan Central is the lower entry point at $580,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Logan Central offers the higher gross rental yield (5.20% vs 4.73%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Slacks Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 939).
Logan Central vs Slacks Creek: common questions
Is Logan Central or Slacks Creek cheaper to buy in?
Logan Central has the lower median house price at $580,000, roughly 12% below Slacks Creek ($660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Logan Central or Slacks Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Slacks Creek scores 955 vs 939 in Logan Central. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Logan Central or Slacks Creek?
Logan Central scores 54/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Logan Central or Slacks Creek?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.20% in Logan Central vs 4.73% in Slacks Creek. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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