1 Dalrymple Close, Waterford QLD 4133, Australia
According to the 2021 census, Waterford had 5,796 residents. The suburb’s median age was 32 years, slightly younger than the national median.
Waterford is about 7 km south‑east of Logan Central. The distance is travelled via the local road network, including Logan River Road.
The Logan River forms the western boundary of the suburb. It provides scenic views and access to nearby river‑side amenities.
Waterford‑Tamborine Road (State Route 95) runs north‑south through the suburb. Other key roads include Logan River Road, Dairy Creek Road and Gardiner Road, which connects to Logan River Road.
Local bus services operate within Waterford. The closest train station is in Bethania, reachable by a 40–60 minute walk or a 5–10 minute drive.
A boat ramp at Albert Street on the Logan River is managed by the Logan City Council. Several parks are within a short distance, including Barber Court, High Road Park, L Storey Park, Nerang Street and Woodlands Boulevard Park.
The town was named by Irish settlers after Waterford in Ireland, reflecting a ford in the Logan River. The first town lots were sold in July 1866, and a railway station operated from 1885 until freight services ceased in 1996.
