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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Bray Park (Qld) is around 10,718. This figure reflects an increase of 447 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,271. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the ABS's June 2025 ERP data release and additional validated new addresses, supports this estimation. This results in a population density ratio of 2,408 persons per square kilometer, placing Bray Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, using proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, aggregated SA2-level projections anticipate lower quartile growth for national areas, with Bray Park expected to grow by 91 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 0.8% over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Bray Park shows around 39 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 196 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 0.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction value of new properties is $297,000. This year, $23.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Comparatively, Bray Park exhibits approximately 75% of the construction activity per person when measured against Greater Brisbane. Nationally, it ranks among the 33rd percentile of assessed areas, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. New development consists of 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This marks a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (97.0%). Bray Park indicates a mature market with around 493 people per approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates that Bray Park will grow by 91 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Bray Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, Les Hughes Sports Complex Master Plan Implementation, Les Hughes Sports Complex - Netball Clubhouse, and John Bray Park Enhancement. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Bray Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs represented. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area. The unemployment rate was 8.2% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

There were 5,456 residents employed in December 2025, and the unemployment rate was 4.0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Brisbane at 69.6%. Approximately 13.5% of residents worked from home, according to Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade had a particularly high employment share, at 1.2 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employed only 5.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities in Bray Park appeared limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, while the labour force grew by 1.9%, causing a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, suggest potential future demand within Bray Park. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bray Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Bray Park had a median taxpayer income of $49,053 and an average income of $56,384. Both figures are below the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $54,625 (median) and $62,789 (average). Census data ranks Bray Park's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 39th and 49th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 40.6% of locals (4,351 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 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

Bray Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Brisbane metro's composition of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bray Park stood at 27.7%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the rest being mortgaged (43.5%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,668, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Bray Park was $390, slightly higher than Brisbane metro's figure of $380. Nationally, Bray Park's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 account for 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 comprise the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 18.7% and group households making up 2.9%. 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 has university qualification rates of 15.4%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.7%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

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 area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents commute outward due to Bray Park's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 85%, while train usage stands at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 67 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions affects both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,310 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (11.6%) and asthma (9.4%), while 62.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Bray Park has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,768 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings.

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 area, with 80.3% born in Australia, 88.4% being citizens, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bray Park at 51.1%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (28.5%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, Samoan (1.2%) and Maori (1.2%) are overrepresented in Bray Park compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively, while New Zealand is slightly higher at 0.9%.

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

Bray Park's median age is nearly 37 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bray Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.0% to 5.7%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.6% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 10.0% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bray Park's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 50%, adding 305 residents to reach 916. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 66% of population growth. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 cohorts are predicted to experience population declines.