Brassall

Population growth drivers in Brassall are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Brassall's population is approximately 13,123. This figure represents an increase of 1,008 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,115. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,966 in June 2024 and an additional 160 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,598 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Brassall has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, outpacing metropolitan areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 39.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Examining future population trends, Brassall is expected to grow by approximately 1,821 persons to reach a total of 14,944 by 2041. This reflects an increase of 12.7% over the 17-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Brassall among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Brassall has seen approximately 67 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 337 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 2.8 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these years, indicating steady demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost of new homes was $238,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen around $16.7 million in commercial development approvals, indicating consistent commercial investment activity. Comparatively, Brassall records significantly lower building activity than Greater Brisbane, with 54.0% fewer approvals per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The current building activity shows a predominance of detached houses at around 81.0%, with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 19.0%. This preserves Brassall's suburban nature, attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 278 people per dwelling approval, Brassall exhibits a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Brassall is projected to gain around 1,664 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Brassall has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Woolworths Emerald Hill Shopping Centre, Gainsborough Meadows Estate, Cunningham Highway Upgrade, and South East Queensland Inland Rail Project. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Brassall has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Brassall has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.0%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.6% in the past year as of September 2025. In this period, 6,232 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation lagged significantly at 58.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Brassall shows strong specialization in manufacturing with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force increased by 3.4%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. State-level data from QLD as of 25-Nov shows 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%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Brassall's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Brassall SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,736 and an average of $57,718. These figures are below the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,974 (median) and $65,793 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Brassall rank modestly, between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 33.4% of locals (4,383 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Brassall, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 27th percentile.

Brassall is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

As per the latest Census evaluation in Brassall, 80.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 19.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Brisbane metropolitan area had 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brassall stood at 24.0%, similar to Brisbane metro's level, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 47.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brassall was $1,500, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Brassall was recorded at $310, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Brassall's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Brassall has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.3% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 18.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households making up 28.8% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.3%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 31.1%. Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.5% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 33 active stops in Brassall, served by buses along two routes. These routes facilitate 1,341 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to public transport is rated moderate, with an average distance of 414 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 191 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Brassall is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Brassall faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data from the area. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older residents.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% (~6,417 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Brassall, impacting 12.2 and 10.7% of residents respectively. In contrast, 60.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.2% across Greater Brisbane. As of June 2021, 17.5% (~2,293 people) of Brassall's residents are aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 15.3% in Greater Brisbane. The health outcomes among seniors in Brassall generally align with those of the broader population.

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

Brassall's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.5% of its population being Australian citizens and 87.7% born in Australia. English was spoken as the only language at home by 94.5% of Brassall residents. Christianity was the predominant religion in Brassall, accounting for 50.2% of the population, compared to 49.5% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (28.1%), and Irish (7.8%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 7.1% in Brassall versus 6.4% regionally, while Samoan ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 0.8% compared to 0.9%. New Zealand ancestry also showed a slight divergence with 1.0% in Brassall and 0.9% regionally.

Brassall hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Brassall's median age is 34, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brassall has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (6.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.6% to 6.6%, while the percentages for those aged 5 to 14 and 25 to 34 have decreased from 15.0% to 13.6% and from 14.9% to 13.6%, respectively. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Brassall, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 130%, adding 454 residents to reach a total of 805. This growth is largely driven by demographic aging, as residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 59% of the population growth. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group and those under 5 years old are anticipated to experience population declines.