Waterford West, QLD 4133 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Waterford West is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4133, home to 6,942 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Logan local government area and roughly 29 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,942
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,184 /week
- Median personal income
- $605 /week
- Median family income
- $1,444 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Logan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Logan - Beaudesert
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forde
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,439
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Logan Reserve State School
- St Philomena School (Park Ridge)
- Crestmead State School
- St Francis' College (Crestmead)
- Marsden State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 27.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 87.6% of the 3,291 resolvable premises in Waterford West. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 7.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 87.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 54,347 across the Logan LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 27,910 theft, 6,026 violent offences, 5,692 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waterford West?
Waterford West (QLD 4133) had 6,942 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Logan local government area.
What is the median rent in Waterford West?
The median advertised rent in Waterford West is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Waterford West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Waterford West covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Logan Reserve State School (1.6 km), St Philomena School (Park Ridge) (1.8 km), Crestmead State School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Waterford West?
Waterford West is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (87.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Waterford West?
Across the surrounding area, 54,347 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (27,910), violent (6,026), vehicle theft (5,692). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Waterford West?
In Waterford West, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (27.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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