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Underwood

QLD 4119 • Greater Brisbane

6,809
Population (2021)
$41,756
Median Income
4.19 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlySuburbanWell-ConnectedAffordable

About Underwood

Underwood is a culturally diverse suburb in the City of Logan, located approximately 20 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD. With a population of around 6,800 and a median age of 34, the suburb is notably multicultural with significant Indian, Chinese, Korean and New Zealand-born communities. Underwood has a suburban character with a mix of established homes and newer developments along major road corridors.

Underwood offers convenient suburban living with excellent shopping including Underwood Marketplace with Woolworths and Aldi, plus easy access to nearby Arndale and Springwood shopping centres. The suburb is well-connected by road via the M1 Motorway and Logan Road. Residents include young families and professionals attracted by relatively affordable housing, cultural diversity and proximity to both Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast.

Underwood falls under postcode 4119 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Waterford electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4119
Urban Area
Logan - Surrounds
LGA / Council
Logan
Federal Electorate
Rankin
State Electorate
Waterford
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.61°, 153.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.19 km²
Elevation
27m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Eight Mile Plains Bus Station
3.5 km
42 min
Woodridge
5 km
N/A
Loganlea
6 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • 550 — Eight Mile Plains to Browns Plains 15 min to Eight Mile Plains
  • 548 — Underwood to Springwood 10 min
  • P545 — Eight Mile Plains busway to Brisbane CBD 25 min (express)

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
35 min (from Woodridge station)
By Bus
40 min (via Eight Mile Plains busway)
By Car (Peak)
35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ Good bus connections to South East Busway; M1 Motorway for car commuters

Walkability Car-Dependent

Shopping centres are accessible but residential streets have limited pedestrian connectivity.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Logan Road And Beenleigh Road Underwood 4119 QLD
  • ALDI
    Kingston Road 21, Underwood QLD 4119

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
34 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,341
Census 2021
6,809
▲ 7.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,828
Income 2021
$41,756
▲ 16.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,454
Born Overseas 3,087

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 451
  • 2. China 280
  • 3. South Korea 267
  • 4. New Zealand 243
  • 5. Taiwan 141
  • 6. South Africa 134
  • 7. Fiji 121
  • 8. Malaysia 119
  • 9. Hong Kong 118
  • 10. Pakistan 104

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,346
Australian 1,259
Chinese 958
Indian 759
Scottish 343
Irish 342
Korean 339
German 181
Italian 114
Samoan 103

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,669
Both parents born in Australia
4,231
Both parents born overseas
614
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
34.2%
No Religion
30.3%
Islam
15.6%
Sikhism
5.8%
Buddhism
3.7%
Hinduism
3.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
482 (7.1%)
5-14 years
1,072 (15.7%)
15-19 years
439 (6.4%)
20-24 years
442 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,053 (15.5%)
35-44 years
1,132 (16.6%)
45-54 years
869 (12.8%)
55-64 years
626 (9.2%)
65-74 years
458 (6.7%)
75-84 years
192 (2.8%)
85+ years
37 (0.5%)

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