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| Facts & Figures: |
| Area: |
249.7 sqkm |
| Population: |
170 000 (estimated) |
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| Rateable: |
| Rateable properties: |
59 600 |
| General rate: |
0.874 cents in the dollar of valuation |
| Average unimproved valuation: |
$50 500 |
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| Climate: |
| 21 - 37 degrees Celsius in summer |
| 8 - 20 degrees Celsius in winter |
| 150mm rain per month December - March |
| 50mm rain per month June - December |
| 350 days per year when temperature at 3pm is in the 15 - 27 degrees Celsius range |
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| Community: |
| Retail establishments: |
854 (estimated) |
| Service establishments: |
1892 (estimated) |
| Wholesale establishments: |
263 (estimated) |
| Manufacturing establishments: |
451 (estimated) |
| Rural establishments: |
12 (estimated) |
| Turnover: |
$800 million per annum (minimum) |
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| Schools: |
| Preschools: |
60 |
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- Over 5,364 students |
| State Schools: |
45 |
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- 14,408 primary students |
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- 8,391 high school students |
| Non-government schools: |
12 |
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- 4,637 primary students |
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- 2,203 high school students |
| Special schools: |
1, plus 6 units at other school locations |
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- 120 students |
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| History: |
| Logan River discovered 1826 |
| Logan area settled 1842 |
| Logan Shire created June 8, 1978 |
| Logan Shire Council operating July 1, 1979 |
| Logan City proclaimed January 1, 1981 |
The Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor is the fastest growing area in Queensland and our office in Underwood is in the middle of the corridor.
The areas we service include Springwood, Kuraby, Underwood, Rochedale South, Daisy Hill, Shailer Park, Slacks Creek, Loganholme, Tanah Merah, Cornubia, and Meadowbrook.
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Logan City cares for its beautiful natural environment. Within the city's boundaries, there are over 500 parks, covering more than 2,200 hectares of open space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Logan's bushland reserves and environmental parks offer natural wetlands and bush - perfect for walking at any time of the year, and also ideal for picnics and days out with the family.
The Daisy Hill State Forest is one of our largest reserves, and is managed by the Queensland Department of Natural Resources. It houses the Daisy Hill Koala Centre, where young and injured koalas are nursed to good health. The Centre also features a complete educational experience on koalas and other native animals, and is open every day.
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Special experiences are also available at the Boronia Bushland Reserve, the Slacks Creek Environmental Park (with a boardwalk through melaleuca wetland), the Springwood Environmental Park (with a dedicated nature walk), and Underwood Park (with a lagoon featuring ducks and a boardwalk).
At Alexander Clark Park and Meadowbank Park, families can enjoy beautiful, natural surroundings on the banks of the Logan River. There are even pontoons to allow access to one of the nicest rivers in south-east Queensland.
Parks also provide a wide range of sporting facilities, with more than 30 parks developed into sporting complexes, covering all major sports. There is also 80 kilometres of bikeways, for cycling enthusiasts.
In managing parks and reserves, Logan City Council is also concerned with protecting local fauna. Large tracts of land acquired by Council, together with many hectares of high-quality bushland being dedicated as Park Reserve with new subdivisions, are helping to preserve wildlife corridors. In particular, this system has helped to protect a prime koala habitat in the city's east.
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Council also conducts regular community and street tree planting, where trees are planted at public spots within the city.
The rivers and waterways of Logan City are being recognised as valuable assets that contribute to the personality of the city. These waterways serve as havens for a diverse range of flora and fauna that play an integral role in defining the character of Logan. In recognition of this, the Logan City Council is making a concerted effort to keep our waterways healthy, clean and free of pollutants. The future quality of our waterways will depend on every resident and business working together to keep our waterways clean.
Logan City Council, community groups, individuals and the State Government have been working together over the past few years to preserve, rehabilitate and improve facilities within the city's catchments. These positive actions all help to improve the environment for humans as well as the flora and fauna native to the area.
Brisbane City
Population of Brisbane:
City of Brisbane Population - 863,769
Brisbane Statistical Division estimated population (city and surrounding districts) - 1,601,417
(Includes Brisbane, Pine Rivers, Redcliffe, Redland, Gold Coast, Beaudesert, Caboolture, Ipswich, Logan City - Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Catalogue No 3234.3)
Number of Ratepayers in Brisbane
There are approximately 356,000 rateable properties in Brisbane. However, some of these properties are exempt from paying rates.
Number of Single Residential Properties and Residential Acreage Properties in Brisbane
There are approximately 328,000 single residential properties and approximately 6,000 residential acreage properties in Brisbane.
Number of Single Units (strata) and Multiple Dwellings (flats) in Brisbane
There are approximately 6,500 multiple dwellings (flats) and approximately 49,000 single units (strata) in Brisbane.
Number of Commercial Properties in Brisbane
There are approximately 21,500 commercially rated properties in Brisbane
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