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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Brendale's estimated population is around 3785. This reflects a growth of 685 people (22.1%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3100. The growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3782 residents, based on latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 352 persons per square kilometer. Brendale's growth exceeded SA3 area (8.6%) and national average, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 42.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 1561 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 31.7% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Brendale has experienced approximately 53 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 267 homes were approved, with an additional three approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five financial years. However, recent figures show this has increased to approximately 4.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $450,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $110.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating significant local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brendale shows 221.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is notably higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of approximately 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points and appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Despite this shift towards higher-density living, new construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (15.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures.

With around 178 people per dwelling approval, Brendale exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, Brendale is projected to grow by approximately 1,200 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance due to changes in local infrastructure. Notable projects include Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS), Innova Strathpine, The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, and Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre. The following list details those expected to be most 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.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. As of this date, 1,713 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 6.1%, higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Brendale was 59.9%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade employment levels are particularly high at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 5.7% of local workers, below 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 4.7% while the labour force grew by 5.5%, resulting in a rise in unemployment of 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a drop in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from Queensland to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brendale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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 shows Brendale had a median taxpayer income of $47,038 and an average of $54,068. This is below the national average of $58,236 and Greater Brisbane's average of $72,799. With a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Brendale are approximately $51,699 (median) and $59,426 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 33rd percentile ($724 weekly), with household income at the 14th percentile. Income distribution shows that 31.1% of locals (1,177 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to regional levels 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

Brendale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 14.9% houses and 85.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 78.9% houses and 21.2% 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, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,625. Median weekly rent in Brendale was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Brendale's mortgage repayments were 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 - advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 29.7%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.0% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

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

Brendale has 22 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes, facilitating 831 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 176 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 118 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Brendale faces significant health challenges with a higher prevalence of common conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups. Approximately 49% (~1,840 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.2 and 8.5% of residents respectively. About 64.3% claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 63.8%. Brendale has a senior population of 15.1%, or 571 people, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader population.

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 showed higher linguistic diversity, with 22.1% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the majority of local markets. Born overseas, 31.6% of Brendale residents were recorded. Christianity was the prevalent religion, comprising 52.3%.

The 'Other' religious category was slightly overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.9%. In terms of ancestry, English and Australian origins topped at 25.0% and 24.5% respectively, with 'Other' at 15.5%, notably higher than the regional average of 7.5%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Maori was overrepresented at 2.1% (vs 1.4%), Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.9%), and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).

Brendale's population is younger than the national pattern

At 35 years, Brendale's median age is nearly matching the Greater Brisbane average of 36. It is somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Brendale has a higher concentration of 0-4 residents at 7.8%, but fewer 15-24 year-olds at 11.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.9% to 6.1%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has declined from 10.1% to 9.1%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Brendale. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 51%, adding 221 residents to reach a total of 661.