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Tanah Merah

POSTAL CODE: QLD, 4128
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TANAH MERAH, 4128 ranks 1179th on the best performing suburbs in Australia in terms of capital gains, returning capital gains of 14.12% for property investors.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $970,000.

The upward trend in home prices in TANAH MERAH, 4128 averaged 12.52% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $680 mark, reflecting a 3.65% increase in returns based on the current median price in TANAH MERAH.

An average of 5.83 real estate transactions take place per month in TANAH MERAH which translates to 70 per annum.

70 properties were sold in TANAH MERAH in 2016, making it the 135th most active market in QLD based on total real estate transactions.

TANAH MERAH, 4128 places 337th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Tanah Merah is a residential suburb in Logan, Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 31.3 kilometres southeast of Brisbane's central business district. According to the 2021 census, the suburb had a population of 4,754 people, with a median age of 37. 

The suburb covers an area of approximately 4.0 square kilometres. It has a large hill and red soil, which is common in the area. Several parks with paths, exercise equipment, and playgrounds are all over the sloping residential landscape.

"Tanah Merah" means "red earth" in Malay and is a common name in the Malay-speaking region. The Queensland Place Names Board officially named the suburb in 1971. 

Tanah Merah is bordered by the Pacific Motorway to the northeast, providing residents with direct access to Brisbane to the north and the Gold Coast to the south. The Logan Motorway also skirts the suburb, enhancing connectivity to surrounding regions. 

Tanah Merah offers a suburban lifestyle with access to essential services and amenities. The suburb's parks provide recreational opportunities for residents, and its proximity to significant highways facilitates convenient travel to nearby commercial centres and attractions.

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