Brisbane’s Top Rental Yield Suburb Revealed for Investors: Welcome to Logan Central

Logan Central has emerged as the unlikely pacesetter for property investors in Brisbane, posting a staggering gross rental yield of 7.5% based on June figures. The southside suburb—long seen as an affordable entry point—has magnetised a wave of interstate landlords keen to capitalise on high rental returns.

The focus on rental yield is sharper than ever as Brisbane’s median house price sits at $780,000, according to the latest CoreLogic data. With rental demand turbocharged by continued interstate migration and tight vacancy rates, many investors are scouring suburbs that still deliver robust returns after years of relentless growth in house prices across Queensland. Logan Central’s showing is especially significant as more traditional investor magnets such as Chermside or Annerley have seen yields dip below 5%.

Affordable Entry, Strong Demand

Located 22km south of the CBD, Logan Central’s median house price remains well below the city average, hovering around $435,000 for standalone homes according to SQM Research. This allows investors to break in at a lower price while enjoying resilient rental demand from the area’s large population of essential workers and new arrivals. The suburb’s proximity to major employment hubs like Logan Hospital and the Logan Central Plaza keeps demand high. Local agents report competition for any freestanding house listed within walking distance of Wembley Rd or the Logan Gardens precinct.

Beyond affordability, renters are drawn to nearby amenities: Logan Gardens parklands, weekly community markets at the corner of Kingston Rd, and access to local schools such as Woodridge State High. "We’re seeing plenty of families moving up from NSW and Victoria," said a property manager at Ray White Logan City, referencing the consistent rental application surge in the first half of 2026.

Numbers Tell the Story

Rental data compiled by Domain and SQM Research shows Logan Central’s typical house will command $620 per week, yet remains below the metro median for sale price. That rental income, when contrasted with the suburb’s subdued buy-in cost, produces a yield far above the citywide average, which sits at just under 4.2% for houses as of June. Melinda Jennison, head of the Property Investors Council of Australia’s Queensland chapter, pointed to the suburb’s unusually low vacancy rate: steady at just 0.6%, making it one of the tightest local rental markets this winter. By comparison, Newmarket’s vacancy rate was 1.3%, while even high-demand Fortitude Valley recently ticked over 2%.

On the ground, open inspections in Logan Central regularly attract queues down North Rd and Ewing Rd, particularly for brick postwar homes and tidy lowset properties close to bus links and retail clusters. Several major investors told The Daily Brisbane they had shifted their focus away from pricier central suburbs and into the city’s southern corridor.

What Prospective Investors Need to Know

With the 2032 Olympics infrastructure spend bringing greater transport connectivity and upgrades to the Logan region, local agents expect demand to remain robust. However, would-be landlords still need to do their due diligence: older properties often need maintenance, and insurance premiums may be higher than elsewhere in Brisbane. Experts recommend prospecting along quiet side streets like Waller Rd or Bindi St—areas showing more stable tenancies and ongoing landlord interest.

For investors weighing up their next move, Logan Central currently holds the numbers edge. As interstate buyers keep flowing north, those seeking top yield in the greater Brisbane area may need to move quickly before prices start to catch up to surging rents.