Branyan - Kensington

Branyan - Kensington lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Branyan-Kensington's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5,982 people. This figure reflects a growth of 598 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,384. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: 5,856 in June 2024 and an additional 151 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 118 persons per square kilometer. Branyan-Kensington's growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 Census exceeds both its SA3 area (8.6%) and non-metro areas, indicating significant population growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 74.1% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends project above median population growth in Australia's regional areas. Branyan-Kensington is expected to grow by 1,170 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 17.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Branyan - Kensington among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Kensington has averaged approximately 43 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 217 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.1 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outpacing new supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $321,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $20.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate commercial development levels. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Kensington has slightly higher development activity, registering 25.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. The area maintains a reasonable buyer options while sustaining property demand, though building activity has slowed recently.

All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 202 people per dwelling approval in Kensington, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is projected to add 1,044 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Branyan - Kensington has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to affect this region. Key projects include The Ridge on Branyan, Bundaberg GHAG Solar PV Park, Vitwood Branyan Estate, and Branvale Estate, with the following list detailing those of most relevance.

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Branyan - Kensington ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Branyan - Kensington has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, predominantly in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.8% as of September 2025, lower than the Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Employment grew by 10.0% over the past year. As of September 2025, 3,379 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 62.5%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include health care & social assistance (employing 1.3 times the regional average), retail trade, and construction. Accommodation & food services have limited presence, at 5.9% compared to 8.3% regionally.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Over the past year, employment increased by 10.0%, labour force by 10.1%, with unemployment remaining unchanged. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%, labour force expand by 2.1%, and unemployment rise to 4.4%. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Branyan - Kensington's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Branyan - Kensington SA2 is in line with national averages, with a median assessed at $52,774 and an average income of $65,211. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures of a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,157 (median) and $74,334 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Branyan - Kensington, between the 31st and 42nd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 33.9% of the population (2,027 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. After housing, 86.3% of income remains for other expenses.

Branyan - Kensington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Branyan - Kensington, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.5% being semi-detached, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Branyan - Kensington stood at 38.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.8% and rented ones at 19.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent in the area was $330, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $285. Nationally, Branyan - Kensington's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $330 compared to the national figure of $375.

Branyan - Kensington features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.9% of all households, including 37.1% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 15.6% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Branyan - Kensington fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualified residents at 10.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 33.1%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.4% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows one active public transport stop operating within Branyan-Kensington area. This stop serves a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 55 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 3523 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages seven trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Branyan - Kensington is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kensington, known as Branyan, faces notable health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 52% (~3,134 people) have private health cover, compared to 48.0% in the rest of Queensland.

The most common conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and asthma (8.4%). About 65.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 59.1% in the rest of Queensland. Around 17.9% (~1,069 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 26.3% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors generally align with those of the broader population.

Branyan - Kensington is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Branyan-Kensington was found to have a below-average level of cultural diversity, with 89.1% of its population born in Australia, 91.8% being citizens, and 95.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Branyan-Kensington, making up 52.7% of the population, compared to 54.0% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups, based on country of birth of parents, are Australian (31.2%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (7.8%).

There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: German is notably higher at 6.4% compared to the regional average of 6.4%, Russian is slightly higher at 0.4% compared to 0.2%, and Australian Aboriginal is lower at 3.2% compared to 3.4%.

Branyan - Kensington's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Branyan-Kensington as of 2021 is 39 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 make up 13.9% of the population, while those aged 85 and above constitute only 0.8%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has increased from 12.0% to 13.9%, while the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.3% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.5% to 14.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase by 217 people (32%), growing from 673 to 891. The 15-24 age group is projected to grow modestly by 2% (17 people).