Queensland location profile
Meadowbrook QLD 4131
Meadowbrook is a small, well-connected Logan City suburb known for its health and education hub anchored by Logan Hospital and Griffith University’s Logan campus. It blends quiet residential pockets with institutional and light industrial areas, offering good value housing and strong access to services.
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Why families consider Meadowbrook
A mix of students, healthcare workers, and young families, with a significant renter population due to the hospital and university. Lifestyle is practical and convenience-oriented, with easy transport, nearby shopping, and ample green space along the Logan River.
Amenities & services
- Logan Hospital (major public hospital and health precinct)
- Meadowbrook Shopping Centre (Woolworths, specialty stores) on Logandowns Dr
- Local cafes and takeaways along Loganlea Rd and University Dr
- Griffith University Logan campus facilities (gym, food outlets)
- Nearby Logan Hyperdome (larger retail and dining), Shailer Park
- Griffith University Library – Logan Campus, University Dr, Meadowbrook
- Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central
- Beenleigh Library, 1 Kent St, Beenleigh
Transport & connectivity
- Loganlea train station (Beenleigh/Gold Coast line) serving Meadowbrook precinct
- TransLink buses via Loganlea Rd connecting to Springwood, Beenleigh, Browns Plains and Loganholme
- Pacific Motorway (M1), Logan Motorway (M2) and Loganlea Rd (State Route 94)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Meadowbrook Golf Club and driving range
- Riverdale Park with walking/bike paths, playgrounds and picnic areas
- Logan River access for kayaking and fishing
- Nearby Logan Entertainment Centre (Logan Central) for events and performances
- Riverdale Park
- Logan River foreshore and riparian corridor
- Meadowbrook Golf Course parklands
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Meadowbrook and neighbouring Loganlea, with some extended-hours options serving hospital and shift workers; vacancies vary by term.
- Griffith University – Logan Campus (Meadowbrook)
- Queensland University of Technology (Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses) via train/bus to Brisbane
- The University of Queensland – St Lucia campus via M1/Brisbane bus and rail connections