Branyan, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Branyan QLD is 4,660 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Branyan is $742 per week ($38,584 per year). Median rent in Branyan is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Branyan has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Branyan has a population density of 134 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Branyan is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Branyan is $1,600.

Population
4,660
Census 2021
Median income
$742/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Branyan vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Branyan is $742 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 783rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBranyanTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$742/wk$747/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$1,737/wk$1,593/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,625/mo −2%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.1%20.4% −0.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Branyan, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Branyan Population

4,660 residents at the 2021 Census.

Branyan Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$742/wk
$38,584 per year
Ranked 4,697 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Branyan Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,737/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 20.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Branyan against your income

About $7,527 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,387/wk
Rent share 20.1%

Branyan Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
974
avg ICSEA score
453
total students
Branyan Road State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 453 students
974
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Branyan Map

Branyan, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Branyan, Queensland: 24.9166°S, 152.2754°E

Branyan Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Branyan

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (2,301) Female 50.6% (2,355)

Population Density

134
people per km²
4,660 people · 34.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,899
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.3%
New Zealand
1.3%
Philippines
1.1%
India
0.4%
South Africa
0.3%
United States of America
0.3%
Germany
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Malayalam
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Thai
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.3%
Australian
41.7%
Scottish
10.5%
German
8.7%
Irish
8.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.0%
Italian
3.2%
Dutch
1.7%
Filipino
1.7%
Indian
0.9%
New Zealander
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.9%
Catholic
16.5%
Anglican
12.6%
Not stated
6.1%
Uniting Church
4.7%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Baptist
2.3%
Lutheran
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.9% 2,004
Separated
3.8% 138
Divorced
7.9% 288
Widowed
4.1% 149
Never married
29.4% 1,074

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.1%
Couple: no children
28.2%
Couple: no children under 15
14.7%
One parent: children under 15
8.9%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.1%
2 persons
37.5%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
18.7%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Branyan

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,549 occupied private dwellings in Branyan at the 2021 Census, 17.6% were rented, 35.1% owned outright and 44.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
35.1% 543 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.1% 683 dwellings
Rented
17.6% 273 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
5.4%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
48.1%
5 bedrooms
7.7%
6+ bedrooms
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3 vehicles
20.2%
4+ vehicles
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Branyan

Employment

Employed full-time
40.2% 1,347 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 721 people
Unemployed
3.9% 130 people
Not in labour force
34.3% 1,149 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Managers
10.1%
Labourers
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Did not go to work
11.7%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Truck
1.2%
Walked only
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Bus
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.3%
Bachelor Degree
20.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.6%
Certificate I/II
3.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Postgraduate Degree
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
20.3%
Management & Commerce
19.7%
Health
16.1%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Education
10.5%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%
Creative Arts
1.1%
Information Technology
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.0%
Secondary: Government
26.0%
Secondary: Catholic
12.9%
Vocational Education
8.5%
Primary: Catholic
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Pre-school
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.6%
Has need for assistance
6.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
417
Arthritis
218
Asthma
189
Diabetes
129
Heart disease
125
Lung condition
117
Cancer
74
Stroke
49
Kidney disease
38
Dementia
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 489
Did not provide
86.0% 2,994

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.8% 549
Not a volunteer
84.2% 2,935

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.0% 141
Never served
96.0% 3,349

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.8%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
8.7%
5+ children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
60
1971: 1980
61
1981: 1990
56
1991: 2000
37
2001: 2010
86
2011: 2015
57
2016
10
2017
14
2018
9
2019
20
2020
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
42.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,753
Moved from QLD
549
Moved: same area (SA2)
73
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from SA
3
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.2%
Step family: no other children
11.8%
Blended family: no other children
7.8%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Branyan

The closest suburb to Branyan is Avoca (Qld), 5.1 km away.

Avoca (Qld)
5.1 km away · income $619/wk · rent $305/wk
Sharon
5.9 km away · income $584/wk · rent $300/wk
Millbank (Qld)
6.5 km away · income $517/wk · rent $270/wk
Svensson Heights
6.6 km away · income $574/wk · rent $265/wk
Norville
7.4 km away · income $580/wk · rent $280/wk
Bundaberg West
8.0 km away · income $610/wk · rent $245/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Branyan

What is the population of Branyan QLD?

The population of Branyan QLD is 4,660 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 134 people per km². Branyan is ranked #1,671 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Branyan?

The median personal income in Branyan QLD is $742 per week, or $38,584 per year. The median household income is $1,737 per week. Family income is $1,899 per week. Branyan is ranked #4,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Branyan?

Median rent in Branyan QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Branyan ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Branyan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Branyan QLD is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Branyan?

The median age in Branyan QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Branyan a good suburb to live in?

Branyan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,660. The median income is $742/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30361. All dollar figures in AUD.