Shailer Park at a glance
Median house
$990,000
Median unit
$492,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.2k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Shailer Park.
The postcode for Shailer Park is 4128 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Shailer Park is $990,000.
Shailer Park (4128) sits in the Logan region of Queensland. The median house here is $990,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Shailer Park has roughly 12,182 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Shailer Park scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shailer Park's population at 12,182, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,182
Median age
39
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $990,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $492,000, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $198,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$990,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $492,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$990,000
$492,000
12,182
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.41% (median rent $650/wk against a $990,000 price tag). Units yield 4.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.41%
Based on $990,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.33%
Based on $492,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Logan City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
59,456
total offences in 2026 across the Logan City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shailer Park.
Local schools for Shailer Park
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Government School Catchment
Kimberley Park State School
Shailer Park State School
Shailer Park State High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Shailer Park.
- What is the median house price in Shailer Park?
- The median house price in Shailer Park, QLD 4128 is $990,000. The median unit price is $492,000.
- What is the Shailer Park postcode?
- Shailer Park is in the 4128 postcode, in QLD, in the Logan City Council region.
- Where is Shailer Park?
- Shailer Park is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4128. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Logan City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shailer Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Shailer Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Shailer Park on this page, including Kimberley Park State School, Shailer Park State School, Shailer Park State High School.
- How walkable is Shailer Park?
- Shailer Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shailer Park?
- Shailer Park is close to Kimberley Park, Loganholme Bc, Logan Hyperdome Bc, Cornubia, Tanah Merah.
- What is the population of Shailer Park?
- The population of Shailer Park is approximately 12,182 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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