5 Tekam Crescent, Tanah Merah QLD 4128, Australia
Tanah Merah was originally part of Slacks Creek and was named by the Queensland Place Names Board in 1971. The land was first bought and named by the McBride family, who migrated from Penang, Malaysia, to Brisbane.
The 2021 census recorded a population of 4,754 people in Tanah Merah. The median age was 37 years, which is just slightly below the national median.
Yes, Murray’s Road in Tanah Merah hosts the largest single population of Austromyrtus gonoclada trees, with fewer than 300 specimens known and many located along the road and adjoining properties.
Tanah Merah Shopping Plaza is nearby on the north‑east corner of Sambit Street and Tansey Drive. Several parks are within walking distance, including Hanlon Street Park, Tahan Cresent Park and Tansey Park, which also features a boat ramp on the Logan River.
Both Eden’s Landing railway station and Bethania railway station are approximately 1.8 km away, providing convenient rail access to Brisbane and surrounding areas.
Logan Hyperdome, a large regional shopping mall, is located about 2‑3 km away (2.5 km), offering a wide range of retail and dining options.
Yes, Tansey Park features a boat ramp on the north bank of the Logan River, managed by the Logan City Council, allowing easy access for boating and fishing.
