Brinsmead

An assessment of population growth drivers in Brinsmead reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Brinsmead's population was around 5711 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 174 people, a rise of 3.1% since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5537 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5711 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1115 persons per square kilometer, relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 51.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is anticipated. The area is expected to grow by 193 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 3.4% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Brinsmead according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Brinsmead has averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling 46 homes. As of FY26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2 new residents is gained per dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are constructed at an average value of $512,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

In FY26, $2.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Brinsmead shows significantly reduced construction levels (78.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. This level is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving Brinsmead's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with approximately 380 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Brinsmead is projected to grow by 193 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Brinsmead has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, with key ones including the Kamerunga to Woree Transmission Line Replacement Project, Brinsmead Road Service Centre Overhaul, Cairns Western Arterial Road Duplication, and Larsen Place Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market strength in Brinsmead positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Brinsmead has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

As of September 2025, there are 3,404 residents employed and the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Brinsmead is high at 72.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has a significant share of employment, at 1.2 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.2% of Brinsmead's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.7%, with a corresponding 2.4% decline in employment, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate an expected expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brinsmead's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Brinsmead SA2 was $61,056 and the average was $75,935 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Nationally, this is high compared to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $69,598 and the average $86,558, based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Brinsmead rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 77th percentiles. In Brinsmead, 38.6% of individuals (2,204 people) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with broader regional trends showing 31.7% in the same category. Notably, 30.1% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that stimulate local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, demonstrating strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Brinsmead is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Brinsmead, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 80.8% houses and 19.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brinsmead stood at 30.6%, with mortgaged properties at 49.0% and rented dwellings at 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $390. Nationally, Brinsmead's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.9% of all households, including 40.1% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Brinsmead exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.7% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region average of 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 26.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 11.3% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Brinsmead has six active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 123 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these stops is moderate, with residents typically living 425 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Brinsmead's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results across Brinsmead, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 3,260 people), compared to 52.7% in the rest of Queensland.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.7 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.9%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 73.1% in the rest of Queensland. Brinsmead has 14.3% of its population aged 65 and over (817 people), which is lower than the 16.7% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, largely mirroring those of the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Brinsmead records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Brinsmead's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.8% of its population born overseas and 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Brinsmead as of 2016, comprising 50.0% of its population. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Rest of Qld, with 0.2% of Brinsmead's population identifying as such.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Other (10.5%). Notably, Korean, New Zealand, and Dutch ethnicities showed minor overrepresentation in Brinsmead compared to regional averages.

Brinsmead's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Brinsmead was 39 years as of the latest data point, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile showed that individuals aged 35-44 were most prominent at 15.8%, while those aged 25-34 made up a smaller proportion at 9.4% compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and the present, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.5% to 13.7% of the population, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 16.5% to 14.6%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 15.7% to 14.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Brinsmead's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 110 people (21%) from 534 to 645. Conversely, both the 55-64 and the 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.