Waterford
QLD 4133 · Logan
5,796 (2021) → 6,174 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Waterford is a suburb in Logan, QLD 4133, about 29km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Waterford are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 17km inland. Waterford has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4133 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (8.66%), England (3.28%), India (2.71%), Afghanistan (1.74%), Philippines (1.04%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.64%), Samoan (1.24%), Hindi (1.16%), Mandarin (1.09%), Cantonese (0.62%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Logan local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Canterbury CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1076
- Waterford State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
Nearby (within 10km)
- Waterford West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 918
- Bethania Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1043
- Logan Reserve State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 970
- Edens Landing State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 968
- Loganlea State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 930
- Marsden State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 943
- Loganholme State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 967
- Marsden State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 929
- Australian International Islamic College - Logan Reserve CampusCombined · Independent · 4.6km
- Ohana CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5kmICSEA 964
- The Centre Education ProgrammeSecondary · Catholic · 5.5kmICSEA 864
- Crestmead State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 925
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Waterford
Is Waterford safe?
Waterford has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,077 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Waterford from Brisbane CBD?
Waterford is about 28.9 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 82 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Waterford?
Waterford has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1016 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Waterford?
Waterford has a transport score of 49/100 and 4 bus stops.