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Drewvale suburb profile

Drewvale is a quiet, residential suburb in Logan on Brisbane's southern fringe, characterised by tree-lined streets of single-storey brick homes on family-sized blocks. It tends to attract families and owner-occupiers looking for a low-density suburban lifestyle with practical access to larger shopping and employment centres in neighbouring Browns Plains and Calamvale. Local life centres on pocket parks, playgrounds and walking tracks through small reserves, and regular bus services link residents to nearby train stations and main roads. Housing is mostly detached dwellings with some newer infill, giving the area a settled, family-oriented feel rather than an inner-city vibe.

Drewvale property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Drewvale sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 14.1% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months seven houses changed hands, and houses sold in a median of 21 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Drewvale shows house rents averaged $770 and have risen sharply, up 10.0% over the last 12 months.

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Median price
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Change in value
Past 12 months
14.1%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
7N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
21N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$770N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
10.0%N/A

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Drewvale demographics

A community of 4,779 people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $2,243 a week, roughly $116,600 a year.

Among families, couple families with children are the largest group at 62.0%. Together with couple families without children (23.5%), they make up 85.5% of families. One-parent families account for 13.8% and other families 0.8%.

Homes in Drewvale are predominantly owner-occupied: owned outright is 18.7% and owned with a mortgage is 60.0%, a combined 78.7% owner-occupied (roughly four in five), while 21.3% of homes are rented.

Drewvale infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Drewvale: nearby transport projects include the Queensland Government’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail works between Kuraby and Beenleigh, and the Loganlea station relocation which is in major construction. The new Loganlea station is being built about 500 metres south, opposite Logan Hospital, with new platforms, a pedestrian overpass and expanded park ’n’ ride facilities. Transport and Main Roads has also progressed a business case and concept design for the Beaudesert Road and Illaweena Street intersection upgrade covering Calamvale, Parkinson and Drewvale, including protected intersection treatments, shared paths and bus stop improvements.

Logan City Council is advancing its draft Logan Plan to guide future land use and infrastructure across the city. Nearby council-led and state-supported local works include the Grand Plaza Drive and Eastern Road shared pathway in Browns Plains, now being delivered to improve walking and cycling links, and a Grand Plaza shopping centre amenities refurbishment lodged with council in May 2025.

Suburbs near Drewvale

Some popular suburbs near Drewvale include:

  • Browns Plains: a busy commercial and residential hub with broad retail and service options.
  • Parkinson: predominantly residential, with leafy streets and several small parks.
  • Regents Park: family-oriented suburb with established homes and large public reserves.
  • Hillcrest: newer housing estates and community facilities on rolling, elevated land.
  • Calamvale: diverse suburban neighbourhood known for parks and multicultural eateries.

Common questions about Drewvale

  • Is Drewvale a nice place to live?

    Drewvale is a quiet, low-density suburb on Brisbane’s southern fringe, with tree-lined streets of single-storey brick homes on family-sized blocks. It feels like a suburb of families and owner-occupiers — couple families with children make up 62.0% of families and roughly four in five homes are owner-occupied — and housing is mostly detached with some newer infill. Local life centres on pocket parks, playgrounds and walking tracks, while regular bus services link residents to nearby train stations and main roads, giving the area a settled, family-oriented feel rather than an inner-city vibe.

    Day-to-day convenience comes from practical access to larger shopping and employment centres in neighbouring Browns Plains and Calamvale. There are also nearby transport and local infrastructure works under way, including a relocated Loganlea station and upgrades to roads and active-transport links, which should improve connections. Whether Drewvale suits you depends on whether you want a quieter suburban base with those links close by.

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  • Is it expensive to live in Drewvale?

    A house rent of $770 a week in Drewvale would take about 34.3% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census, which is a sizeable share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters when you judge how expensive the suburb feels; whether it feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is Drewvale a good place to invest?

    On the houses side in Drewvale, house values climbed 14.1% over the past 12 months while house rents rose 10.0% over the same period.

    Put simply, the house market showed strong capital growth and strong rental growth in the year to date, with values increasing a little faster than rents. Which of those outcomes matters most will depend on whether you prioritise price growth or rental income.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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