QLD · Logan Council
Bahrs Scrub, QLD, 4207
Current weather
16.3°CClear sky
91% humidity · 6.7 km/h wind · 22.1° / 13.2° today · 0.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#468 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Bahrs Scrub is a smaller suburban community in the Logan area, home to around 4,508 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,623 offences in Jan 2026 to Dec 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-46%), roughly 1025.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,508
- Median age
- 29
- Median household income / week
- $2,100
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 1,558
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Employment rate
- 71.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 137 / 69 / 10
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $700
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Period: Mar 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Dec 2026)
- 4,623
- Against the person
- 696
- Against property
- 2,761
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,025.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 6 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -46%
Most common offence types
- Assault312
- Drug Offences682
- Other Property Damage373
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)1669
- Traffic And Related Offences308
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Dec 2026; Jan 2026 to Dec 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 972
- Windaroo Valley State High SchoolSecondary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bahrs Scrub Rd at Hein Rd
- Bahrs Scrub Rd at Prangley Rd
- Prangley Rd at Brookhaven Bvd
- Rosella Drv at Menora Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (4)
- Bahrs Scrub Rd at Hein RdBus stop
- Bahrs Scrub Rd at Prangley RdBus stop
- Prangley Rd at Brookhaven BvdBus stop
- Rosella Drv at Menora RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
18 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Albert Valley ParkPark
- Bahrs Hill ParkPark
- Bahrs Scrub Estate ParkPark
- Bahrs Scrub ParklandsPark
- Breezeway ParkPark
- Bronzewing ParkPark
- Discovery ParkPark
- Fig Tree ParkPark
- Greenleaf ParkPark
- Haven ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bahrs Scrub Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- Little Oak Early Learning CentreBahrs Scrub Roadkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 19
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 34.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #468 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bahrs Scrub Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
- Little Oak Early Learning CentrechildcareBahrs Scrub Roadkindergarten
- Albert Valley Parkgovernmentpark
- Bahrs Hill Parkgovernmentpark
- Bahrs Scrub Estate Parkgovernmentpark
- Bahrs Scrub Parklandsgovernmentpark
- Breezeway Parkgovernmentpark
- Bronzewing Parkgovernmentpark
- Discovery Parkgovernmentpark
- Discovery Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
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