Brendale, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Brendale QLD is 3,100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brendale is $724 per week ($37,648 per year). Median rent in Brendale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Brendale has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Brendale has a population density of 289 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brendale is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (39.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brendale is $1,300.

Population
3,100
Census 2021
Median income
$724/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

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

Brendale vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Brendale is $724 a week, 3% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 839th 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 28.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 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.
MeasureBrendaleTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$724/wk$747/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$1,219/wk$1,593/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.7%20.4% +8.3 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 Brendale, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Brendale Population

3,100 residents at the 2021 Census.

Brendale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$724/wk
$37,648 per year
Ranked 5,059 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Brendale Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,219/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 28.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Brendale against your income

About $5,282 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $869/wk
Rent share 28.7%

Brendale Schools

12
schools nearby
7
government
1032
avg ICSEA score
8,388
total students
St Paul's School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,283 students
1141
ICSEA
All Saints Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 616 students
1091
ICSEA
Good Shepherd Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 214 students
1061
ICSEA
Eatons Hill State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 977 students
1060
ICSEA
Bald Hills State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 624 students
1042
ICSEA
Albany Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 667 students
1036
ICSEA
Holy Spirit School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 484 students
1031
ICSEA
Bray Park State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,830 students
991
ICSEA
Strathpine State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 372 students
976
ICSEA
Strathpine West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 419 students
966
ICSEA
Pine Rivers State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 902 students
960
ICSEA
The BUSY School - Strathpine Campus Independent
Secondary

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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Brendale Map

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Brendale, Queensland: 27.3239°S, 152.9815°E

Brendale Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Brendale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (1,456) Female 53.1% (1,647)

Population Density

289
people per km²
3,100 people · 10.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,558
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

New Zealand
5.9%
Iraq
4.3%
England
2.8%
India
1.7%
Philippines
1.5%
South Africa
0.9%
Fiji
0.9%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
8.4%
Punjabi
1.1%
Spanish
1.0%
Hindi
0.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.6%
Filipino
0.5%
Tagalog
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
33.5%
Australian
32.9%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
9.4%
German
5.3%
Australian Aboriginal
3.7%
Italian
2.9%
Maori
2.8%
Filipino
1.9%
Indian
1.9%
Chinese
1.6%

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
39.8%
Catholic
18.5%
Anglican
8.5%
Not stated
7.6%
Christian (other)
5.3%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Orintal Orthdx
2.7%
Pentecostal
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
31.8% 785
Separated
5.2% 129
Divorced
15.3% 376
Widowed
4.6% 114
Never married
43.0% 1,061

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.1%
Couple: no children
22.0%
One parent: children under 15
17.7%
One parent: no children under 15
11.6%
Couple: no children under 15
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.8%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
11.0%
5 persons
4.6%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Brendale

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,311 occupied private dwellings in Brendale at the 2021 Census, 53.5% were rented, 19.5% owned outright and 24.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
19.5% 256 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.7% 324 dwellings
Rented
53.5% 702 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 20 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
51.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
33.6%
Separate house
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.0%
2 bedrooms
27.4%
3 bedrooms
58.0%
4 bedrooms
6.7%
5 bedrooms
0.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
4.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
5.9%
$800-$999/mo
10.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
34.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.1%
1 vehicle
52.7%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
6.2%
4+ vehicles
2.3%

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

Work, income and education in Brendale

Employment

Employed full-time
36.0% 782 people
Employed part-time
20.1% 436 people
Unemployed
4.9% 106 people
Not in labour force
39.0% 847 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
17.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Managers
10.1%
Labourers
7.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Sales Workers
7.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.9%
$4,000+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
16.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.1%
Did not go to work
15.1%
Train
5.4%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
2.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.4%
Other
0.8%
Bicycle
0.7%
Truck
0.5%
Bus
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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
44.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.7%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.1%
Society & Culture
16.6%
Engineering
15.0%
Health
11.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Education
7.7%
Architecture & Building
5.1%
Information Technology
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.4%
Secondary: Government
21.2%
Vocational Education
20.2%
Pre-school
11.1%
Primary: Catholic
8.6%
Secondary: Catholic
4.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%

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
87.5%
Has need for assistance
6.7%
Need for assistance not stated
5.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
406
Asthma
118
Diabetes
92
Arthritis
82
Lung condition
81
Heart disease
74
Kidney disease
48
Cancer
32
Stroke
25
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 262
Did not provide
88.7% 2,059

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.0% 254
Not a volunteer
89.0% 2,064

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Previously served
3.8% 89
Never served
96.0% 2,242

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.8%
1 child
16.4%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
13.8%
4 children
8.2%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
40
1971: 1980
48
1981: 1990
58
1991: 2000
70
2001: 2010
184
2011: 2015
119
2016
111
2017
58
2018
77
2019
99
2020
22
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
62.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,295
Moved from QLD
389
Moved: same area (SA2)
110
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from SA
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
31.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.0%
Step family: no other children
8.9%
Blended family: no other children
6.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Brendale

The closest suburb to Brendale is Strathpine, 2.5 km away.

Strathpine
2.5 km away · income $740/wk · rent $370/wk
Bridgeman Downs
3.3 km away · income $1,092/wk · rent $520/wk
Warner
3.4 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $420/wk
Albany Creek
3.6 km away · income $954/wk · rent $440/wk
Bray Park (Qld)
3.6 km away · income $755/wk · rent $390/wk
Carseldine
4.3 km away · income $856/wk · rent $435/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brendale

What is the population of Brendale QLD?

The population of Brendale QLD is 3,100 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 289 people per km². Brendale is ranked #2,355 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brendale?

The median personal income in Brendale QLD is $724 per week, or $37,648 per year. The median household income is $1,219 per week. Family income is $1,558 per week. Brendale is ranked #5,059 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brendale?

Median rent in Brendale QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Brendale ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brendale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brendale QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brendale?

The median age in Brendale QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brendale a good suburb to live in?

Brendale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,100. The median income is $724/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 30367. All dollar figures in AUD.