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

Brassall's population was approximately 13,268 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,153 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,115. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,196 in June 2025 and an additional 220 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,616 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Brassall's growth rate of 9.5% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 9.3%, indicating it as a growth leader in its region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 40.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a slight increase below the national median by 2041, with an expected growth of 1,514 persons reflecting a total increase of 10.9% over the 16 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 12 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 2.8 people moved to Brassall each year per new home constructed during these five years, indicating strong demand that may support property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $238,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26 alone, commercial development approvals totaled $16.7 million, showing steady commercial investment activity in the area. Comparatively, Brassall has 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 consists predominantly of detached houses (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 around 278 people moving to Brassall per dwelling approval, it indicates a developing market for new housing supply. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Brassall is forecasted to gain approximately 1,442 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre, Gainsborough Meadows Estate, Cunningham Highway Upgrade, and South East Queensland Inland Rail Project. The following details those likely most relevant.

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Brassall has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Brassall has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, and there was an estimated employment growth of 8.3% over the past year. As of December 2025, 6407 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 1.8% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

The workforce participation rate is lower at 63.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, only 10.0% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries 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.

Conversely, 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, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 8.3% while labour force grew by 7.3%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Brassall's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates Brassall SA2's median income among taxpayers is $54,402 with an average of $60,475. This is below the national average and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,582 (median) and $67,345 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Brassall, between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 33.4% of locals (4,431 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe 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

Dwelling structure in Brassall, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.2% houses and 19.8% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brassall was 24.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented at 47.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,500, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Brassall was $310, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Brassall's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 at 28.8% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, 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 prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (31.1%). Educational participation is high, with 30.9% 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 low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transportation in Brassall indicates that there are currently 33 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes collectively providing 886 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located approximately 414 meters from their nearest transport stop. As primarily a residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation in Brassall, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10% of residents work from home, which may reflect conditions related to COVID-19. The service frequency averages 126 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Brassall is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Brassall faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average. Among older age cohorts, this is even more pronounced.

Private health cover stands at approximately 49% of Brassall's total population (~6,527 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 12.2 and 10.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Brassall has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,340 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. While senior health outcomes present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than 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, as per the census conducted on 27 June 2016, showed a cultural diversity below average. The population was predominantly Australian citizens at 89.5%, with 87.7% born in Australia and 94.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 50.2% of Brassall's residents, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (28.1%), and Irish (7.8%). Notable differences in other ethnic groups' representation included Germans at 7.1% in Brassall versus 4.2% regionally, Samoans at 0.8% compared to 0.9%, and New Zealanders at 1.0%.

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 significantly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brassall has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (6.8%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of Brassall's population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.6% to 6.8%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 12.0% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age cohort has decreased from 15.0% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Brassall. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 117%, adding 411 residents and reaching a total of 763. This growth is part of an overall trend towards demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 60% of anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.