Bray Park (Qld)

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Based on statistical assessments of local populations by the ABS and validation of fresh addresses by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Bray Park (Qld) has a resident count of approximately 10,718 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 447 people (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,271 people. The figure of 10,718 is calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 35 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level means the area has a density of 2,408 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The main driver of this growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 70.0% of the total population increase over recent times.

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The suburb of Bray Park (Qld) has a diverse labor force spanning professional and industrial roles, with strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of 8.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.8% over the past year, according to aggregated statistical data. In March 2026, there were 5,430 employed residents, while the rate of unemployment was 4.2% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, indicating potential for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is comparable to the 70.4% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Census records show that a modest 13.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on postcode-level data from the ATO for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Bray Park (Qld) recorded a median income of $49,053 and an average income of $56,384. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $54,625 for the median and $62,789 for the average in March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in a moderate bracket, ranging between the 39th and 49th percentiles. The largest income cohort comprises 40.6% of residents (4,351 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is higher than the 33.3% share seen across the wider region. Affordability constraints are notable, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The housing profile in the suburb of Bray Park (Qld) at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.9% detached houses and 3.2% other housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metropolitan area. The home ownership rate was comparable to the metropolitan average at 27.7%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (43.5%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly payment for mortgages was $1,668, which is lower than the metropolitan average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $390, compared to $380 in metro Brisbane. Nationally, mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.

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Families make up 78.4% of households, consisting of couples with children (36.2%), couples without children (25.9%), and single parent households (14.7%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households representing 18.7% and group housing accounting for 2.9%. The average household size is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational statistics indicate lower levels of higher education in the area, with university graduation rates at 15.4%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 10.9%, postgraduate degrees account for 2.5%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.0%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (30.5%).

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Public transit data shows 57 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Bray Park (Qld). These locations are serviced by 6 distinct routes, which provide a total of 473 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is rated highly, with the average home situated 157 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary mode of travel for 85% of commuters, while 9% use trains. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 13.5% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators point to notable challenges in the suburb of Bray Park (Qld), based on analyses of death rates and the prevalence of long-term health issues across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance, which covers approximately 50% of the population (~5,310 people). This is lower than the 55.8% recorded in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics in the suburb of Bray Park (Qld) are similar to the regional averages, with 80.3% of residents born in Australia, 88.4% holding citizenship, and 89.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 51.1% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of Bray Park (Qld) is 37 years, which is similar to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The population features a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (14.5%) compared to Greater Brisbane, but a lower share of adults aged 25 - 34 (12.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.0% to 5.7%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.6% to 13.7%, while the 65 to 74 group fell from 10.0% to 9.3%. Population models indicate significant shifts by with the to bracket expected to grow by , adding people to total . Residents aged and over are projected to account for of all population growth, highlighting an aging demographic, while the to and to age groups are expected to shrink.

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Bray Park currently has an estimated 610 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 362 children aged 0-2 and 241 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 514 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,244. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.