Yarrabilba is a master-planned community in Logan City, approximately 46 km south of Brisbane CBD and 50 km north of the Gold Coast. Developed primarily by Lendlease, it is one of South East Queensland’s largest long-term residential growth areas.

Population Growth

Yarrabilba is one of Queensland’s fastest-growing suburbs.

• Current population: approximately 10,000+ residents
• Planned population: up to 50,000 residents
• Planned dwellings: approximately 20,000 homes
• Development expected to continue for another 20–30 years.

This strong population growth supports ongoing demand for housing, schools, retail and community facilities.

Infrastructure

Major infrastructure already completed includes:

• Multiple childcare centres
• Yarrabilba State School
• Yarrabilba State Secondary College
• San Damiano College
• Coles Shopping Centre
• Medical Centre
• Community Hub (The Buzz)
• Sports fields
• Walking and cycling paths
• Parks and playgrounds

Future plans include:

• Larger town centre
• Additional schools
• Employment precincts
• Improved public transport
• Expansion of retail and commercial areas.

Location Advantages

Driving distances:

• Logan Central: ~25 minutes
• Beenleigh: ~20 minutes
• Brisbane CBD: 45–55 minutes
• Gold Coast: 45–55 minutes
• Logan Hospital: ~25 minutes
• M1 Motorway: around 20 minutes

Although relatively isolated today, road upgrades are planned as the community grows.

Property Market

Yarrabilba offers:

• Affordable house-and-land packages
• Modern homes
• Large supply of new properties
• Popular with first-home buyers and investors

Typical buyers include:

• Young families
• First-home buyers
• Interstate investors
• Long-term investors

Because many homes are newly built, maintenance costs are generally lower during the early years.

Rental Market

Typical characteristics:

• Strong tenant demand from young families
• Relatively low vacancy compared with many new estates
• Attractive rental yields, often higher than established Brisbane suburbs

Approximate gross rental yield:

• 4.8%–5.8%, depending on property type and purchase price. (Yields vary with market conditions.)

Employment

Most residents currently work in:

• Logan
• Beenleigh
• Yatala
• Brisbane
• Gold Coast

Over time, the master plan aims to create up to 13,000 local jobs, reducing commuting requirements.

Schools

Education options include:

• Yarrabilba State School
• Yarrabilba State Secondary College
• San Damiano College
• Multiple childcare centres

More schools are planned as the population increases.

Shopping

Current facilities include:

• Coles
• Cafés
• Restaurants
• Medical clinics
• Pharmacy
• Gym
• Local retail centre

Nearby major shopping centres:

• Beenleigh Marketplace
• Hyperdome Loganholme
• Logan Village
• Grand Plaza Browns Plains

Investment Outlook (2026–2035)

Yarrabilba remains one of South East Queensland’s strongest long-term growth corridors because of:

• Large-scale government-supported development
• Significant population growth
•  Ongoing infrastructure investment
•  Strong rental demand
• Affordable entry prices
• Potential benefits from South East Queensland’s continued expansion toward the 2032 Olympics period

Overall Investment Score: 8.7/10

For investors with a 7–10 year horizon, Yarrabilba offers good value through affordability, rental income and long-term growth potential. If your priority is immediate capital growth, more established suburbs may perform better in the short term, but Yarrabilba has strong prospects as its planned infrastructure and employment base continue to mature.