Waterford West at a glance
Median house
$623,500
Median unit
$370,000
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
6,942
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Waterford West.
The postcode for Waterford West is 4133 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Waterford West is $623,500.
Waterford West (4133) sits in the Logan region of Queensland. The median house here is $623,500, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Waterford West has roughly 6,942 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Waterford West scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterford West's population at 6,942, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,942
Median age
36
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $623,500 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $370,000, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Waterford West on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$623,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $370,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$344/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$623,500
$370,000
6,942
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.42% (median rent $650/wk against a $623,500 price tag). Units yield 4.83% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.42%
Based on $623,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.83%
Based on $370,000 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 202656%
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.
80
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waterford West.
Local schools for Waterford West
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Government School Catchment
Waterford West State School
Marsden State High School
Waterford State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Waterford West.
- What is the median house price in Waterford West?
- The median house price in Waterford West, QLD 4133 is $623,500. The median unit price is $370,000.
- What is the Waterford West postcode?
- Waterford West is in the 4133 postcode, in QLD, in the Logan City Council region.
- Where is Waterford West?
- Waterford West is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4133. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Logan City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waterford West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $344.
- What schools are in Waterford West?
- There are 20 schools serving Waterford West on this page, including Waterford West State School, Marsden State High School, Waterford State School.
- How walkable is Waterford West?
- Waterford West has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Waterford West?
- Waterford West is close to Loganlea, Marsden Postal Depot, Logan Reserve, Waterford, Bethania.
- What is the population of Waterford West?
- The population of Waterford West is approximately 6,942 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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