Renowned for its raw beauty, pristine weather and quality education, Logan is an ideal city for university study

Nestled between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Logan is a rich and diverse city home to a range of natural, cultural and adventure activities. Logan City has an abundance of hidden beauty, from bushland reserves, wetlands and parks along the Logan River, to native wildlife and historic landmarks. Its semi-rural environment and welcoming community makes Logan City a destination of choice for domestic and international students alike.

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Average temperature: 15 °C – 26 °C

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Population: More than 300,000 people

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28% of residents were born overseas

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One of the fastest growing cities in Australia.

Campuses

Our Logan campus is ideally positioned between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Logan is approximately 30 minutes from Brisbane—where our Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank campuses are located and approximately one-hour from the Gold Coast campus.

Accommodation

There are a range of accommodation options available. Visit our accommodation website for more information.

Transport

Getting around Logan is easy, thanks to the city’s extensive range of reliable transport links and travel options.

Transport

Shopping

Logan has a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options available across the city where you can access banks, grocery stores and other lifestyle amenities. Our Logan campus is within proximity to these larger lifestyle precincts, while most of your day-to-day needs are catered for by our on-campus services.

Places of worship

Logan is a modern and multicultural city home to a number of different religions. You can visit our Multi-Faith Centre for more information.

Food

Our Logan restaurants and cafes serve an array of international cuisine, including Ethiopian, Venezuelan, Chinese, Polish, Thai, Singaporean, Malaysian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, North American, Mexican, Indian, Italian and German dishes.

Student life in Queensland

Hartinder shares his experience about living in Queensland and how he is taking every opportunity to meet new people and build a global network of connections.

Griffith at a glance

What is Griffith University like? Friendly students, award winning staff, world ranked courses, beautiful campuses and an unbeatable lifestyle.

Orientation at Griffith

See why Orientation is the best way to start your studies at Griffith University.

Discover Queensland

While there is plenty to see and do in Logan, there is also a great range of day trips and weekends away including Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast.

Explore our student stories

What to bring to a BBQ

Current student Hayley helps you prepare for the Australian institution know as the BBQ.

BBQ tips

Ultimate guide to Orientation

A vibrant week of unmissable experiences, O-Week is a highlight of our calendar.

Guide to Orientation

Beginner’s grocery shopping guide

Learn everything you need to know about grocery shopping in Australia.

Shopping tips

Discover our wildlife

Current student Nikhil shares his tips on how to find native plants and animals.

Australia up close

What to order at an Australian cafe

The Australian coffee culture is very different to many other countries. Learn what to order at a cafe.

Ordering coffee

Things to know before moving

Find out 15 things you should know before moving to Australia.

Hints and tips

Life in Australia

Learn everything you need to know about life in Australia