Moving to Stockleigh QLD 4280
What the official numbers say about living in Stockleigh — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $440 a week, against a median household income of $2,437 a week.
About 89% of homes are owner-occupied and 11% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Stockleigh grew 66% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (695 → 1,152 people).
Around 88% of households are families, averaging 3.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German, Mandarin, Khmer.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Stockleigh scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 34.2 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 34 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 7 parks — see them all on the Stockleigh profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kings Christian College (Logan Village Campus) 3.6 km · Logan Village State School 4.4 km
Parks and reserves: Hastings Reserve 1.4 km · Pepperina Park 1.8 km · Miller Park 1.9 km · Wendt Park 2 km · Hogan Park 2.5 km · Yore Park 2.6 km · Geoff Philip Reserve 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Stockleigh, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Noisy Friarbird · Blue-faced Honeyeater · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Stockleigh, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockleigh here | 1,152 | — | 6/10 | 36% |
| Logan Village | 5,316 | — | 5/10 | 62% |
| Munruben | 2,753 | — | 6/10 | 50% |
| Chambers Flat | 2,718 | — | 3/10 | 34% |
| Park Ridge South | 1,680 | — | 4/10 | 49% |
| Jimboomba | 7,423 | — | 5/10 | 50% |
| Yarrabilba | 10,240 | — | 2/10 | 32% |
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 Stockleigh profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $440 a week, and about 11% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 66% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 695 people to 1,152. It sits about 34 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: Stockleigh vs Munruben · Stockleigh vs Park Ridge South.
Nearby guides: Logan Village · Munruben · Chambers Flat · Park Ridge South · Jimboomba · Yarrabilba.
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