Logan region has many suburbs, amongst them -
Woodridge, Logan Central, Kingston, Slacks Creek
being lower priced from 220 - 300k plus (Houses).
Townhouses, cheaper, 2-3 bedroom from 150-230k
A nicely renovated solidly-built HOUSE for 220-230k in the cheaper parts of Logan getting harder to find in the Brisbane rising market. My advice is 'act quickly' if you can find them
(do yr due diligence, of course)Rochedale South, Springwood, Daisy Hill, Shailer Park, Cornubia are also suburbs in the Logan region, higher priced from late 300s to 400-500k plus. Sometimes you can get a nice cheapie 3/1/2 for 350-360k
I'll just give sample reviews of a cheaper suburb, Woodridge, from community members who are regarded as 'local experts'
The Editors Choice award is given to an outstanding review written by a member of the StreetAdvisor community. It represents the very highest award that can be given by the StreetAdvisor team.
selector1
5/5 rating details
Nov 04, 2012
Editors Choice
"A down to Earth, realistic and honest review of a suburb with a very good and strong reputation !"
Woodridge is one of the better suburbs you'll find in the South Brisbane area. I have purchased a house there 5 years ago at a very affordable price and to be honest i brought more for my dollar.
When i was first looking through Woodridge inspecting different homes to purchase i was amazed how well maintained and renovated the houses are in woodridge. Majority of the houses had new kitchens, bathrooms, large rooms timber or tiled floors.
Some of the older homes in woodridge are homes with character and solid built and you can easily find homes with verandas and patios, big garages and fully fenced.
The house i purchased for under $300 000 had a carport, lock up garage, fully fenced and private, in-ground s/water pool,spa, patio, very well maintained house inside, freshly painted, new bathroom, new hot plates and oven, three air-conditioners, nice hedging and gardens, large rooms all been re-wired through out.
My first night living in my house at woodridge i was thinking about some old tales about the suburb and while sitting outside i noticed it was more peaceful and quiet then in other suburbs i had lived in during my childhood. I often ride my bike through woodridge day or night for fitness and i haven't had a problem with any residence living there in fact they are more willing to say g'day and smile.
I have walked to the 24 hour shops in woodridge a few times and its always quiet and peaceful and while walking i have noticed the homes and majority are well maintained.
I have on many occasions used the very convenient public transport available as i am walking distance from not 1 but 2 railway stations with trains taking you to the Brisbane CBD or to the Gold Coast and many buses that can take you absolutely anywhere and bus-stops are everywhere in woodridge and there is now a new large bus bay just been built.
Woodridge has many convenient shops and every kind of shops and businesses you could think of and Hyperdome shopping mall is 15 min drive away.
There is a highly regarded school in Woodridge with a reputation of being one of the best in the state and a large library and art center, and a rego department just in the next street.
There is alot of new developments happening in and around woodridge the suburb has been very much cleaned up by council.
If you are looking to purchase a nice big home to raise a family in with a large yard, many mod-cons and very little work needed to the house at a very affordable price then woodridge is the place to live.
If you are an investor and you purchase homes to renovate and sell to make a good profit then woodridge is the place to invest. Homes at $250 000 in woodridge that get tidying up even more sell for $370 000.
take a look in real estate sites for homes in woodridge you will see for yourself they are large good homes, clean and tidy, and affordable and once done up they can sell for a lot more.
Woodridge is a safe and better suburb and tales of the past about woodridge being a bit rough is HISTORY ALREADY!
Pros
very clean and tidy
Great big homes with big yards at affordable prices
low crime
Close to the M1
Services & Shopping
Close to everything
Parks and nature walks
Recommended for
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Singles
Families with kids
Retirees
Students
Country Lovers
Trendy & Stylish
Beach Lovers
ShaunMartin
5/5 rating details
Oct 28, 2013
"Maybe a little biased due to nostalgia...."
Spent a lot of time in Woodridge growing up as my grandparents owned a town house there. Beautiful area, like most of Queensland. Very nice community, a lot of older people. Everyone seemed very friendly. Plenty of stuff to do as it is close to everything. House prices are very modest considering the area and what it offers. Some people complain of crime, or dodgy people. I have never experienced this, however I do not visit very often anymore as my grandparents have passed. I would definitely recommend Woodridge as a lovely place to retire, or for young families to live.
Pros
Traffic congestion isn't bad considering population
Good fresh food market
Very nice community
Close to the M1
Services & Shopping
Close to everything
Recommended for
Professionals
Singles
Families with kids
Retirees
Students
SparkySpark
5/5 rating details
Mar 16, 2012
"Vastly underrated"
We are a young family and love living in Woodridge, when we were looking to buy a house here some of our friends were telling us all sorts of stories about it. Well, a few of them have moved here too lol!!
We are close to work, transport, shops and everything else. There are some pretty nice parks nearby and kids are going to a private school down the road. We are happy.
Pros
Close to ikea cheap hotdogs!
Close to the M1
Services & Shopping
Close to everything
Parks and nature walks
Cons
Unjustified reputation
underated
couldnt agree more with the above , why people want to pay huge house prices for houses in other suburbs is beyond me, buy in logan, save a hundred grand, get a house that is built out of old australian, quality hardwoods, most of these homes were made to last, old style craftsmanship and solid, they just don't build like this anymore.
fantastic location central to everything , good roads , great people who work in all the stores , i have never had a bad service experience here and the store prices are cheaper than anywhere else in brisbane , one suburb across and you will pay vastly more for your groceries and for the most the service will not be a patch on what we get here.
genuine value and some of the best and nicest tradesman ,shop staff and service personnel i have encountered .
this is without doubt the best value suburb for young family's , dont throw your money away or make the banks richer , buy in logan and save bucketful's of your hard earned bucks
Apr 21, 2012
Flora
5/5 rating details
Mar 16, 2012
"Awesome suburb!"
Lived here for about 10 years. We have wonderful neighbours, lovely, quiet and tidy street. Very close to a number of large shopping centers, medical facilities, variety of private and public schools. Convenient and fast access to both M1 and Gateway Motorway - Brisbane CBD in 20-25mins (except during peak hours). A great choice of services you could possibly ever want/need - high speed cable broadband (18Mbps usually), gas, foxtel/optus cable tv and well organised public transport.
Brilliant place for young families, professionals and retirees alike. Also worth mentioning - this isn't a flood affected suburb, we sleep peacefully at night when is raining, unlike in some "posh" places.
We never had any of the issues a couple of other reviewers mentioned - we feel safe and comfortable living in Woodridge and as I've mentioned we have great neighbours. On the other hand when we lived in Rochedale and Sunnybank we did have break ins. So may be just those individual's experiences and I strongly believe they don't reflect the true image of Woodridge.
Pros
Close to ikea cheap hotdogs!
Close to the M1
Services & Shopping
Close to everything
Parks and nature walks
HarryJ
4/5 rating details
Apr 17, 2011
"Woodridge is changing for the better"
I can see where peope are coming from when they put Woodridge down because you do hear the odd news about an act of violence. But you can't put a label on the suburb as every suburb has its bad streets and bad people!!.
What I can say is I see alot of changes in the area, and the location is very convenient for a lot of different types of people. The catholic school in the area is awsome, its full of the nicest people and the church is also brilliant.
The suburb has had a bad label on it for a while but I can see changes happening and as Logan City starts to boom in the future it will only become better and a great place for investors is soon coming so keep your eyes peeled.
Harry Jones
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Services & Shopping
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Students
bengun31
I moved here from the gold coast almost 8 years ago and have never had a problem or incident. The majority of people are down to earth battlers and it is very central. 20 minutes to the city, Gold Coast, or Ipswich. Everything you need is only five minutes drive away. If it wasn't safe at night you wouldn't see girls walking home on there own late.I like it here and the markets on Sunday morning are the best
Jan 28, 2012
