Bray Park (Qld)

Bray Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of Bray Park (Qld) is estimated at around 10,671, reflecting an increase of 400 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,398 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Proportional growth weightings are applied for age cohorts using ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Population projections anticipate lower quartile growth, with Bray Park (Qld) expected to grow by 231 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 2.0% over the 17 years.

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

Bray Park recorded around 39 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 196 homes were approved, with an additional 3 so far in FY26. On average, 1.1 new residents arrived per new home over the past five financial years. However, this increased to 6.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $297,000, below the regional average. This year, Bray Park has recorded $23.0 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bray Park records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 33rd percentile nationally, suggesting more limited housing choices for buyers. New building activity shows 48.0% standalone homes and 52.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 97.0% houses. Bray Park has approximately 493 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area.

Population forecasts suggest Bray Park will gain 211 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.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, Les Hughes Sports Complex Master Plan Implementation, Les Hughes Sports Complex - Netball Clubhouse, and John Bray Park Enhancement. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Bray Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Bray Park has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services.

The unemployment rate was 8.7% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the previous year. There are 5,488 residents currently employed, while the unemployment rate is 4.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 64.5%. Major industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 5.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area seems to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 6.5% while labour force grew by 7.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4%, labour force increase by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 provide insight into potential future demand within Bray Park. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bray Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bray Park had a median taxpayer income of $49,053 and an average income of $56,384. This is below the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 in Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,916, with average income estimated at $64,272. Census data ranks Bray Park incomes modestly, between the 39th and 49th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that 40.6% of locals (4,332 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Bray Park, with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Bray Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.9% houses and 3.2% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 78.9% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bray Park was higher than Brisbane metro's level, at 27.7%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (43.5%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bray Park was $1,668, above the Brisbane metro average of $1,625. Median weekly rent figure in Bray Park was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Bray Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.4% of all households, including 36.2% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 18.7% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Bray Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.3%, including primary education (10.7%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

Bray Park's four schools have a combined enrollment of 4,325 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1027) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 40.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 20.8, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Bray Park has 57 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 473 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 157 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 67 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately eight weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Bray Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 50% (~5,287 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.6% and 9.4% of residents respectively. Around 62.7% report being free from medical ailments, slightly below Greater Brisbane's 63.8%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors (16.7%, or 1,782 people) compared to Greater Brisbane (15.6%). Health outcomes among seniors are generally consistent with the broader population's health profile.

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

Bray Park's cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, as 80.3% of its residents were born in Australia, 88.4% are citizens, and 89.3% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bray Park, accounting for 51.1%, compared to 48.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups in Bray Park are English (28.5%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, Samoan (1.2%) and Maori (1.2%) populations in Bray Park exceed regional averages of 0.9% and 1.4%, respectively, while New Zealand's representation is slightly lower at 0.9% compared to the region's 1.1%.

Bray Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Bray Park's median age is nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and approaching Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bray Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 4.0% to 5.7%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.3% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Bray Park's age profile. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 64%, adding 388 individuals to reach 997. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of population growth. Conversely, the populations of those aged 15-24 and 65-74 are expected to decline.