Brendale

Brendale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of Brendale as of Feb 2026 is around 3,785. This reflects an increase of 685 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,100 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,782 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 352 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 22.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (8.6%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data and years post-2032. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to grow by 1,564 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 31.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Brendale when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Brendale had approximately 53 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 267 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.4 new residents per dwelling was observed. However, this figure increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the last two financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $450,000, suggesting developers target the premium market with high-end developments. This year, $110.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, highlighting significant local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brendale exhibits 221.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers more choice but showing moderation in recent periods. This is notably higher than national levels, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development comprises 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% medium to high-density housing, creating affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers while maintaining robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 178 people per dwelling approval, Brendale exhibits growth area characteristics.

Future projections estimate a population increase of 1,194 residents by 2041, with current development patterns indicating new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS), Innova Strathpine, The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, and Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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

Brendale has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 10.1% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year. There are 1,724 residents employed currently, but this is 6.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4%.

Workforce participation in Brendale lags at 63.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Only 13.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with retail trade being particularly notable at 1.3 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services employ only 5.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

There are 4.2 workers for every resident in Brendale, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9% while the labour force grew by 5.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% with a labour force growth of 3.3%, and a drop in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Brendale's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates median income in Brendale suburb was $47,038, with average at $54,068. Both figures are below national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively across Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income in Brendale as of September 2025 is approximately $51,699, with average at $59,426. According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 33rd percentile ($724 weekly), while household income sits at the 14th percentile. Predominant income cohort spans 31.1% of locals (1,177 people) in $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting regional patterns where 33.3% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 10th percentile.

Brendale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Brendale, as per the latest Census, 14.9% were houses while 85.1% comprised other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Brisbane's metropolitan area where 73.5% were houses and 26.5% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Brendale stood at 19.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.3% and rented ones at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Brisbane's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Brendale was $350, compared to Brisbane's $380. Nationally, Brendale's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Brendale features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 60.6% of all households, including 21.1% couples with children, 18.0% couples without children, and 19.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 39.4%, with lone person households at 35.8% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Brendale shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (29.7%). Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.0%), secondary (7.2%), and tertiary (5.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 22 active transport stops operating within Brendale. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 18 individual routes, collectively providing 831 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 176 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 83%, with 10% using train.

Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 13.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 118 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Brendale, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and prevalence of chronic conditions impact both younger and older age groups substantially. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 1,840 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 11.2% and 8.5% of residents respectively. However, 64.3% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age population faces notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (590 people), with senior health outcomes broadly in line with national rankings.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Brendale was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Brendale's population, as of the 2016 Census, showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets. 22.1% spoke a language other than English at home, and 31.6% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 52.3%.

The 'Other' religious category comprised 1.1%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 1.3%. In ancestry, English (25.0%) and Australian (24.5%) were the top groups, followed by Other at 15.5%, higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Notable differences existed in Maori (2.1% vs 1.1%), Samoan (0.9% vs 0.9%), and Russian (0.4% vs 0.3%) representation compared to Greater Brisbane.

Brendale's population is younger than the national pattern

Brendale's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and somewhat younger than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brendale has a higher percentage of 0-4 year-olds (7.7%) but fewer 15-24 year-olds (11.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 4.9% to 6.4%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 17.1% to 16.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Brendale, with the strongest projected growth occurring among the 45-54 age group, which is expected to grow by 50%, adding 221 residents and reaching a total of 664.