Brahma Lodge

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

As of Nov 2025, Brahma Lodge's population is estimated at around 3,456. This reflects an increase of 76 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,380. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 3,443 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,560 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Brahma Lodge has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with Brahma Lodge expected to increase by 185 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 5.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Brahma Lodge averaged approximately 6 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 30 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over these years resulted in an average of 2.8 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $265,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, $1.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, highlighting the area's residential nature. When compared to Greater Adelaide, Brahma Lodge has 52.0% lower building activity per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This level is also below national averages, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints in the area. New developments consist of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Brahma Lodge's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

With approximately 494 people per approval, the area indicates a mature market. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimates forecast Brahma Lodge will gain around 203 residents by 2041, suggesting construction is keeping pace with projected growth despite potential increasing competition among buyers as population increases.

Brahma Lodge has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects likely affecting the region: Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment - Salisbury Square Precinct, and Salisbury Park Estate. Other notable projects include Coomurra Rise Land Division and Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Brahma Lodge faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Brahma Lodge has a mixed workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial roles. The unemployment rate was 9.2% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 1.9%. As of June 2025, 1,363 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.2%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 51.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training has a lower representation at 4.4% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force grew by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brahma Lodge's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Brahma Lodge's median income among taxpayers was $46,455 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $49,430 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. By September 2025, estimates suggest Brahma Lodge's median income will be approximately $52,415, with an average income of around $55,772, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Brahma Lodge fall between the 4th and 6th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. In terms of income distribution, 33.5% of Brahma Lodge's population (1,157 individuals) earn within the $800 - $1,499 range, contrasting with metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is dominant at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Brahma Lodge, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

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

Brahma Lodge's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brahma Lodge stood at 32.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.2% and rented ones at 29.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,170, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Brahma Lodge was $290, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Brahma Lodge's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.4 percent of all households, including 28.0 percent couples with children, 21.3 percent couples without children, and 17.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.6 percent, with lone person households at 27.9 percent and group households comprising 3.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.7.

Brahma Lodge faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are common, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (27.4%). Educational participation is high at 29.8%, comprising 12.7% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Brahma Lodge Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 197 students as of a recent report. The school's ICSEA score is 912, indicating varied educational conditions. It caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 5.7 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 13.9, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Analysis of public transport in Brahma Lodge shows 13 active transport stops operating, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 18 individual routes, offering a total of 979 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 223 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 139 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Brahma Lodge faces significant health challenges, with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average, particularly among older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 47%, covering around 1,610 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.9% and 9.0% of residents respectively. However, 64.4% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.7%, with around 646 people falling into this age group, compared to the 16.1% average in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require particular attention due to these challenges.

Brahma Lodge is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brahma Lodge has a high cultural diversity, with 36.9% of its population born overseas and 34.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Brahma Lodge, accounting for 43.4% of people. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 8.6% versus 8.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.0%), Australian (21.3%), and Other (21.2%). Hungarian (0.5%) is notably more prevalent in Brahma Lodge than regionally (0.3%), as are Serbian (0.7% vs 0.5%) and Vietnamese (2.2% vs 3.1%).

Brahma Lodge's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Brahma Lodge is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age cohort is over-represented at 14.0% locally compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 15-24 age cohort is under-represented at 11.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.4% to 7.4% of the population, while the 0-4 age cohort has declined from 6.6% to 5.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Brahma Lodge. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 332 people from 255. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 71% of the population growth, while the 5-14 and 25-34 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.