Tanah Merah
QLD 4128 • Greater Brisbane
About Tanah Merah
Tanah Merah is a residential suburb in Logan City, located approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Brisbane's CBD in the Greater Brisbane region. With a population of 4,754 and a median age of 37, it is a predominantly family-oriented suburb with a mix of younger households and established residents. Median household income sits at around $1,899 per week, broadly in line with Logan City's working and middle-class character.
The suburb features a mix of detached homes on leafy residential streets and is home to a variety of primary and secondary schools catering to its family demographic. Tanah Merah is well-connected to major arterial roads including the Pacific Motorway, providing straightforward access to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Logan's broader employment centres. Its community is predominantly Anglo-Australian with notable New Zealand-born and Pacific Islander populations, giving the suburb a relaxed, multicultural neighbourhood feel.
Tanah Merah falls under postcode 4128 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Waterford electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Floret Street
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Leaf Street
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Bulwarna Street
Housing 2021 Census
41 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 378
- 2. England 172
- 3. Philippines 49
- 4. South Africa 45
- 5. India 34
- 6. China 33
- 7. Fiji 27
- 8. Scotland 25
- 9. Taiwan 22
- 10. Germany 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)