Rental listings have increased across Logan-Beaudesert, but rents continue to rise, to Ray White data shows.
Data scientist Paolo Sumulong said house rents reached $650 a week in May, up from $380 in 2016, while unit rents rose from $295 to $510.
“Rents were broadly flat from 2016 to 2021, then climbed steeply and have continued rising,” Mr Sumulong said.
“In the past six months, house rents increased from $620 to $650 and unit rents from $500 to $510.”
This growth has occurred despite improving supply. Active rental listings rose from about 8800 in mid-2022 to around 11,000, similar to 2016 levels. Over the past six months, listings edged up from about 10,750 in January 2026 to 11,250 in May.
“Despite this increase in supply, rents have kept rising, suggesting demand is absorbing new stock,” Mr Sumulong said.
REIQ data shows Logan’s rental market remains tight. The December quarter vacancy rate was 0.9%, well below the healthy range of 2.6% to 3.5%.
REIQ chief executive Antonia Mercorella said low vacancy rates indicated “significant strain” on rental housing.
“It’s like a game of musical chairs — when supply falls short, the most vulnerable are left standing,” she said.
Logan, along with Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Brisbane, remained in tight rental territory.
Overall, rising listings have not been enough to ease pressure, with strong demand continuing to push rents higher.
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