Brassall
Statistical Area - sa2

Brassall lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis 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 from the 2021 Census count of 12,115, indicating an 8.3% rise. The change was 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 exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, outperforming the metropolitan area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 39.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data, for each age cohort. Looking ahead to future population trends, an above-median growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 1,821 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.7% over the 17 years.

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 three approved so far in FY26. On average, about 2.8 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $238,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, approximately $16.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity in Brassall. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brassall records significantly lower building activity, at 54.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The majority of new building activity in Brassall consists of detached houses, with approximately 81.0% of approvals for this type of housing and around 19.0% for medium and high-density housing. This preserves the area's suburban nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. With around 278 people per dwelling approval, Brassall shows a developing market with population forecasts indicating an increase of 1,664 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand in Brassall, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Brassall has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact the region. 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 likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Brassall are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Brassall has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.1%, showing an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year (as of June 2025).

In Brassall, 6,112 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is lower at 58.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Brassall has a strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.2%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Brassall increased by 0.8% while labour force increased by 0.3%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brassall's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Brassall's median income among taxpayers is $51,736. The average income in Brassall during this period was $57,718. This is below the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Brassall would be approximately $58,974 (median) and $65,793 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, 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, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures in Brassall are severe, with only 82.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Brassall, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 29 August 2016, comprised 80.2% houses and 19.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Brisbane metropolitan area's 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. In terms of home ownership in Brassall, it was at 24.0%, similar to the Brisbane metro level, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented dwellings at 47.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,500, lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Brassall's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 at 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 has university qualification rates at 14.3%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (31.1%).

Educational participation is high at 30.9%, including primary education (11.5%), secondary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (4.0%). Brassall's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,512 students as of the latest data available. The area has typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 956, indicating balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Transport analysis in Brassall shows 33 active public transport stops operating. These are a mix of bus services. Two routes serve these stops, providing a total of 1,341 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents on average located 414 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 191 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Brassall. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49%, covering around 6,417 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 12.2% and 10.7% of residents respectively. Approximately 60.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 62.2% across Greater Brisbane. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.5%, with around 2,293 people falling into this age category, compared to 15.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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

Brassall, surveyed in 2016, had a predominantly homogeneous population with 89.5% citizens, 87.7% born in Australia, and 94.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practised by 50.2%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.5%. The top three ancestral groups were English (30.0%), Australian (28.1%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher in Brassall at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 6.4%, while Samoan was lower at 0.8% versus 0.9%. Australian Aboriginal ancestry was slightly overrepresented at 5.1% compared to the regional figure of 4.1%.

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

Brassall's median age is 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brassall has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (6.6%) but fewer individuals aged 35-44 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.6% to 6.6%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 15.0% to 13.6%, and the percentage of individuals aged 25 to 34 has dropped from 14.9% to 13.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Brassall. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 130%, adding 454 residents to reach a total of 805. This growth reflects an ongoing demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 59% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 35-44 age group and the 0-4 cohort are expected to experience population declines.