Brassall (Qld)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside recent address validations conducted by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Brassall has an estimated population of 13,268 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,153 residents (9.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,115 individuals. This trend is derived from the resident population of 13,196, calculated by Districts using the ABS's June 2025 ERP data release combined with 220 validated new addresses added after the Census date. The suburb now has a density of 1,616 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level of Australian locales analyzed by Districts. The 9.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Brassall since the 2021 census outpaced the national metric of 9.3%, placing it among the region's leading growth areas. Interstate migration was the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 39.0% of the overall increase, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and vocational roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an estimated unemployment rate of 5.6%, and 11.0% growth in jobs over the previous year according to compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, 6,590 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 1.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor force participation was also notably lower at 65.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census records show a modest 10.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Brassall had a median income of $51,736 and an average income of $57,718. These figures sit below national averages and compare to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $57,613 for the median and $64,275 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are modest, sitting between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. Furthermore, 33.4% of the population (4,431 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns closely with the regional share of 33.3%. Housing affordability presents a major challenge, with residents retaining only of their income, ranking in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Brassall consisted of 80.2% standalone houses and 19.8% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to metro Brisbane's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 24.0%, trailing the metropolitan average, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (47.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $310 compared to the metro figure of $380. On a national level, monthly mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the country-wide median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.3%, consisting of couples with children at 26.2%, couples without children at 22.7%, and single parent households at 18.1%. The remaining 31.7% are non-family households, with single-person households at 28.8% and group share houses at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 individuals, which is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 14.3%, which is well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This highlights an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 2.1%. Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 31.1%.

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Public transport routes include 33 active transit stops located throughout the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which accommodate a total of 886 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 414 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 93%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A low 10.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace policies.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, health issues affect both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 50% of the population, representing about 6,644 people. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens accounting for 89.5% of residents, 87.7% of the population born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.2% of residents. However, the most pronounced religious deviation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 34 makes this locality slightly younger than Greater Brisbane at 36 and younger than the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city, there is a higher concentration of seniors aged 75 - 84 (6.9% versus the capital's lower average) but fewer residents aged 35 - 44 (13.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.6% to 6.9%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 12.0% to 13.1%, whereas the 5 to 14 youth group shrank from 15.0% to 12.9%. Long-term population forecasts for point to significant shifts, with the + age bracket projected to grow by , adding individuals to reach . Aging trends persist, with residents aged and older representing of the projected growth, while the to and to brackets are expected to shrink.

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Brassall currently has an estimated 782 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 467 children aged 0-2 and 310 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 710 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,369. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.0 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.