Moving to Waterford QLD 4133
What the official numbers say about living in Waterford — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,623 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Waterford grew 47% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,931 → 5,796 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Samoan, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Waterford scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Edens Landing, 2.3 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Clarks Logan City Bus Service - Bus Depot, 5.3 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 32.1 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 29 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 23 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 68 parks — see them all on the Waterford profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Canterbury College 200 m · Waterford State School 1.7 km · Bethania Lutheran Primary School 1.7 km · Edens Landing State School 1.9 km · Waterford West State School 2.9 km · Logan Reserve State School 3.7 km · Loganlea State High School 3.8 km · Loganholme State School 3.9 km
Groceries: Aldi 1 km · Woolworths 1 km · India Kart 1.1 km · Spar 2 km · Coles 2.4 km · SG Spice World 2.5 km · TOL Supermarkets 2.6 km · Mera-Desh 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Jasmina Park 300 m · Sanctuary Parklands 450 m · Boulevard Park 500 m · Retreat Park 600 m · Outlook Park 650 m · Barber Court Reserve 650 m · Spann Park 800 m · Woodlands District Park 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Waterford, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Waterford, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford here | 5,796 | — | 3/10 | 37% |
| Holmview | 4,455 | — | 4/10 | 50% |
| Edens Landing | 5,094 | — | 3/10 | 39% |
| Bethania | 6,333 | — | 1/10 | 18% |
| Bahrs Scrub | 4,508 | — | 6/10 | 79% |
| Buccan | 2,134 | — | 7/10 | 77% |
| Waterford West | 6,942 | — | 1/10 | 36% |
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 4133 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Waterford profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week.
The population grew 47% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,931 people to 5,796. It sits about 29 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Edens Landing station is roughly 2.3 km away. Local government is Logan council, and the federal seat is Forde.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Waterford vs Holmview · Waterford vs Edens Landing.
Nearby guides: Holmview · Edens Landing · Bethania · Bahrs Scrub · Buccan · Waterford West.
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