Moving to Flagstone QLD 4280
What the official numbers say about living in Flagstone — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $395 a week, against a median household income of $2,073 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 89% of households are families, averaging 3.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Hindi, Spanish, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Flagstone sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 43.6 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 38 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 23 parks — see them all on the Flagstone profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Bonaventure's College 300 m · Flagstone State Community College 700 m · Flagstone State School 1000 m
Groceries: Coles 650 m · Woolworths 2.2 km · ALDI 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Highwood Park 350 m · Flagstone Parklands 450 m · Dirram Yani Park 500 m · Timberline Pathway Park 550 m · Sandy Creek Reserve 700 m · Vista Park 800 m · Gumview Park 800 m · Ridgecrest Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Flagstone, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Lewin's Honeyeater · Australian Magpie · Laughing Kookaburra · Noisy Friarbird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Flagstone, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstone here | 7,087 | — | 4/10 | 27% |
| South Maclean | 2,232 | — | 5/10 | 48% |
| New Beith | 5,642 | — | 9/10 | 53% |
| North Maclean | 1,581 | — | 3/10 | 44% |
| Cedar Grove | 1,992 | — | 4/10 | 17% |
| Greenbank | 9,587 | — | 7/10 | 76% |
| Woodhill | 1,231 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
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 Wright — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4280 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Flagstone profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $395 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 38 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Logan council, and the federal seat is Wright.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Flagstone vs South Maclean · Flagstone vs New Beith.
Nearby guides: South Maclean · New Beith · North Maclean · Cedar Grove · Greenbank · Woodhill.
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