Moving to Bahrs Scrub QLD 4207
What the official numbers say about living in Bahrs Scrub — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $2,100 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bahrs Scrub grew 198% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,512 → 4,508 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Punjabi, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bahrs Scrub scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Holmview, 3.3 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Loganholme station, 8.3 km north.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 28.7 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 33 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 65 parks — see them all on the Bahrs Scrub profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Windaroo Valley State High School 1.8 km · Windaroo State School 2.4 km · Beenleigh Special School 3.2 km · Edens Landing State School 3.3 km · Rivermount College 3.3 km · Beenleigh State School 3.4 km · Mount Warren State Primary School 3.4 km · Canterbury College 3.7 km
Groceries: Friendly Grocer Windaroo 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · Woolworths 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Ironbark Park 450 m · Haven Park 650 m · Bronzewing Park 900 m · Bahrs Scrub Parklands 1 km · Discovery Park 1.1 km · Greenleaf Park 1.2 km · Bahrs Scrub Estate Park 1.2 km · Fig Tree Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bahrs Scrub, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Australian Magpie · Australian White Ibis · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bahrs Scrub, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrs Scrub here | 4,508 | — | 6/10 | 79% |
| Holmview | 4,455 | — | 4/10 | 50% |
| Windaroo | 2,771 | — | 7/10 | 13% |
| Beenleigh | 8,425 | — | 1/10 | 33% |
| Edens Landing | 5,094 | — | 3/10 | 39% |
| Waterford | 5,796 | — | 3/10 | 37% |
| Buccan | 2,134 | — | 7/10 | 77% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Logan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forde — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4207 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bahrs Scrub profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week.
The population grew 198% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,512 people to 4,508. It sits about 33 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Holmview station is roughly 3.3 km away. Local government is Logan council, and the federal seat is Forde.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bahrs Scrub vs Holmview · Bahrs Scrub vs Beenleigh.
Nearby guides: Holmview · Windaroo · Beenleigh · Edens Landing · Waterford · Buccan.
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