Berrinba (Qld)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and fresh addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Berrinba has a population estimated at 2,865 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 250 individuals (9.6%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 2,615 residents. The calculation stems from a resident population of 2,848 estimated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 12 newly verified addresses post-Census. With a density of 565 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers plenty of space per resident and capacity for expansion. This 9.6% expansion rate outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3%, placing the area among regional growth leaders. The population gains were driven majorly by international migration, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of the overall increase.

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The locality contains a qualified labour force with strong representation in essential service industries and an unemployment rate of 5.0%, derived from aggregated statistical area data. Employment figures for March 2026 show 1,335 residents working, with an unemployment rate 0.7% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Participation in the workforce is virtually equal to the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census records show only 9.4% of working residents operated from home, though pandemic lockdown measures should be factored in.

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The suburb of Berrinba recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,190 and an average of $62,089, based on aggregated postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year. These amounts sit below the national benchmarks, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 stand at $63,687 for the median and $69,142 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes fell into modest brackets, placing between the 44th and 54th percentiles. Taxpayer distribution shows the largest segment consists of 45.7% of residents (1,309 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring regional patterns where of the population occupy the same band. Residents spend of their earnings on housing expenses, yet solid wages keep disposable income at the th percentile.

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Housing composition at the last Census showed 88.9% standalone houses and 11.1% other options like semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership stood at 9.9%, trailing the Brisbane metropolitan rate, while remaining properties were mortgaged (42.1%) or leased (48.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,733, below the Brisbane metropolitan average of $1,863, whereas weekly rent was $410, compared to $380 in Greater Brisbane. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, but rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families comprise 85.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 49.4%, couples without children at 16.5%, and single parent households at 18.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 14.4%, with single-person households at 12.1% and group living situations at 2.5%. The median household occupancy is 3.5 persons, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The region presents educational opportunities, with university degree attainment at 20.2%, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 14.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 24.2%.

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Public transit infrastructure includes 16 active stops operating locally, consisting of bus services. These stops support 5 separate routes that combined provide 597 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated positively, with residents living an average of 236 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars representing the main transport mode at 93%. Car ownership stands at 1.7 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. A low 9.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures that may be influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators align closely with national averages, with mortality and chronic illness rates tracking standard distributions, although older demographics experience slightly higher illness rates than the national baseline. Private health coverage is low, held by approximately 52% of the population (~1,484 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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Cultural diversity is pronounced, with 43.4% of the population using a non-English language at home and 44.6% born in another country. Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 39.5%. Notably, Islam shows significant representation at 21.3% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.

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The median age of 27 years is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. The 5 - 14 cohort is highly represented at 21.0% (compared to the regional average), while the 65 - 74 bracket is low at 3.7%. The proportion of children aged 5 - 14 sits above the national benchmark of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 14.5% to 16.4%, and the 55 to 64 group increased from 6.7% to 8.0%, while the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from to . Looking to demographic shifts show the to group growing by , adding residents to reach while the to group is projected to shrink by residents.

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Berrinba currently has an estimated 263 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 132 children aged 0-2 and 89 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 256 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 391. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.