Waterford West, QLD 4133
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Median house price
$623,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Waterford West itself.
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Waterford West at a glance
- Median unit
- $370,000
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 6,942
- Median age 36
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Waterford West
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Waterford West, houses changed hands at $623,500 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Waterford West itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Waterford West
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.
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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 959 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 80/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 30%
- Owner occupied
- 56%
- Renter occupied
- 40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.00% (median rent $600/wk against a $623,500 price tag). Units yield 6.32% 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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.00%
- On the $623,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.32%
- On the $370,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
96,783 offences recorded in 2026 across the Logan City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Logan City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 959 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Waterford West
- What is the median house price in Waterford West?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Waterford West, QLD 4133 is $623,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Waterford West itself. The median unit price is $370,000.
- How much is my house worth in Waterford West?
- A useful starting point is the Waterford West median house price of $623,500 (units $370,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Waterford West a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Waterford West is 5.0%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $623,500 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Waterford West: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Waterford West is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 in the Logan City Council area, QLD 4133.
- What is the average rent in Waterford West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $450.
- 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, Logan Reserve, Waterford, Bethania, Marsden.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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