Brahma Lodge (SA)

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The suburb of Brahma Lodge has an estimated population of around 3,454 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census. This figure represents an increase of 74 people, or 2.2%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 3,380 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population estimate of 3,441, based on Districts' review of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, plus 16 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date. With a population density of 2,558 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by Districts. The 2.2% growth since the last census places the suburb within 1.7 percentage points of the SA3 area, which experienced a 3.9% increase, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Recent population gains in the suburb were largely attributed to overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 90.0% of the overall rise during recent periods.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of manual and professional vocations, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The local unemployment rate stands at 9.8%, with employment increasing by an estimated 0.5% over the prior year based on aggregated data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,333, while the unemployment rate was 6.0% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Workforce participation is notably low at 53.1%, compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a minor 5.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on postal area ATO data compiled for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Brahma Lodge recorded a median income of $46,455 and an average income of $49,430. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average outcomes of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the end of the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $51,179 for median earnings and $54,457 for average earnings. Census data from 2021 indicates household, family, and personal incomes all place between the 4th and 6th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows the largest group, representing 33.5% of taxpayers (1,157 people), earns between $800 and which contrasts with Greater Adelaide where the largest segment of falls into the - range. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Housing profiles captured at the recent Census show that separate houses account for 93.4% of dwellings, while multi-unit or alternative structures comprise 6.5%, compared to 75.2% and 24.9% across the Adelaide metro area. Homeownership rates are equivalent to the metropolitan average at 32.0%, with remaining properties held under mortgages (38.2%) or tenancies (29.8%). The median mortgage payment of $1,170 per month is considerably lower than the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $290 is below the metropolitan rate of $320. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs sit well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 68.4% of households, consisting of couples with children at 28.0%, couples without children at 21.3%, and single-parent homes at 17.4%. Non-family households represent 31.6%, consisting of single-person households at 27.9% and group living situations at 3.4%. The average household occupancy is 2.6 people, which is slightly above the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.

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Educational outcomes reflect low rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 11.0% compared to the national rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 8.4% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. In contrast, vocational and practical training is common, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 7.4% and certificate-level qualifications at 27.4%.

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Local transit options include 13 active bus stops within the suburb of Brahma Lodge, which are serviced by 19 distinct routes that generate 981 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is good, with homes situated an average of 223 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers commute to outer areas, with cars being the primary transport mode at 90%, followed by buses at 6%. Private vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per home. A small share of 5.3% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Public health records indicate considerable challenges, based on mortality and chronic illness rates across younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private medical insurance is very low at roughly 47% of the population, representing approximately 1,609 people. This compares to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The community shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 36.9% of residents born outside Australia and 34.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 43.4% of the population. Islam is notably overrepresented at 8.6% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

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The median age of 37 years is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and similar to the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 14.2%, while young adults aged 15 - 24 are underrepresented at 11.4%. Post-census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.4% to 7.3% of the population, while infants aged 0 to 4 decreased from 6.6% to 5.7%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 28% (70 people) to reach from . Aging trends continue as those aged and over represent of the projected population increase, while the to and to age groups are forecast to decline.

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Brahma Lodge currently has an estimated 196 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 125 children aged 0-2 and 82 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 190 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 350. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.