Brinsmead, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Brinsmead QLD is 5,537 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brinsmead is $979 per week ($50,908 per year). Median rent in Brinsmead is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Brinsmead has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Brinsmead has a population density of 1,082 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brinsmead is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brinsmead is $1,733.

Population
5,537
Census 2021
Median income
$979/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Brinsmead vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Brinsmead is $979 a week, 31% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 201st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 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.
MeasureBrinsmeadTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$979/wk$747/wk +31%$766/wk
Household income$2,190/wk$1,593/wk +37%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$320/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.5%20.4% +0.1 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 Brinsmead, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Brinsmead Population

5,537 residents at the 2021 Census.

Brinsmead Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$979/wk
$50,908 per year
Ranked 1,353 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Brinsmead Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,190/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 20.5%

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

Median rent in Brinsmead against your income

About $9,490 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,740/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Brinsmead Schools

10
schools nearby
5
government
996
avg ICSEA score
7,408
total students
St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,373 students
1067
ICSEA
Freshwater State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 594 students
1064
ICSEA
Peace Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 544 students
1054
ICSEA
Freshwater Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 562 students
1041
ICSEA
Edge Hill State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 864 students
1016
ICSEA
Redlynch State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,834 students
1007
ICSEA
Whitfield State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 774 students
974
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 382 students
953
ICSEA
Cairns West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 481 students
784
ICSEA
Holy Spirit College - Manoora Campus Catholic
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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Brinsmead Map

Brinsmead, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Brinsmead, Queensland: 16.8999°S, 145.7159°E

Brinsmead Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (10)

People in Brinsmead

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (2,693) Female 51.3% (2,839)

Population Density

1,082
people per km²
5,537 people · 5.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
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
3.3%
New Zealand
3.0%
Japan
1.4%
Papua New Guinea
1.4%
India
0.8%
Philippines
0.8%
South Africa
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese
1.9%
Korean
0.8%
Cantonese
0.7%
German
0.6%
Mandarin
0.6%
French
0.5%
Italian
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
38.4%
Australian
34.6%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
10.8%
German
5.8%
Italian
5.1%
Australian Aboriginal
4.3%
Chinese
2.3%
Dutch
2.2%
Filipino
1.5%
Indian
1.4%

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
22.8%
Anglican
9.5%
Not stated
6.7%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Pentecostal
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.6% 2,178
Separated
3.2% 137
Divorced
8.7% 376
Widowed
2.9% 124
Never married
34.6% 1,489

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.8%
Couple: no children
24.4%
Couple: no children under 15
14.4%
One parent: children under 15
8.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.3%
2 persons
33.8%
3 persons
19.5%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Brinsmead

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,897 occupied private dwellings in Brinsmead at the 2021 Census, 20.1% were rented, 29.7% owned outright and 48.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
29.7% 564 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.0% 911 dwellings
Rented
20.1% 381 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 27 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
1.9%
3 bedrooms
38.2%
4 bedrooms
48.2%
5 bedrooms
9.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
26.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
6.8%

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

Work, income and education in Brinsmead

Employment

Employed full-time
45.7% 1,796 people
Employed part-time
25.9% 1,019 people
Unemployed
3.3% 129 people
Not in labour force
25.2% 990 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
34.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Managers
13.9%
Community & Personal Service
13.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Labourers
4.7%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.7%
$4,000+/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.2%
Did not go to work
19.7%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Other
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bicycle
0.7%
Truck
0.6%
Bus
0.5%
Walked only
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.4%

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
34.6%
Bachelor Degree
29.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
8.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.0%
Health
16.4%
Engineering
15.8%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Education
11.2%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.6%
Secondary: Government
21.0%
Secondary: Catholic
14.4%
Primary: Catholic
11.6%
Vocational Education
9.0%
Pre-school
8.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%

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
91.9%
Has need for assistance
3.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
390
Asthma
168
Arthritis
147
Heart disease
104
Diabetes
101
Cancer
77
Lung condition
47
Kidney disease
35
Stroke
32
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 504
Did not provide
87.7% 3,585

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.5% 801
Not a volunteer
80.5% 3,305

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 27
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 15
Previously served
3.7% 152
Never served
95.3% 3,924

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.0%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
33.0%
3 children
16.0%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
1.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
79
1971: 1980
106
1981: 1990
198
1991: 2000
167
2001: 2010
299
2011: 2015
126
2016
41
2017
22
2018
24
2019
21
2020
7
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
42.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,431
Moved from QLD
572
Moved: same area (SA2)
106
Moved from overseas
38
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from NT
28
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from WA
12
Moved from SA
11
Moved from ACT
11
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
34.5%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
20.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.1%
Step family: no other children
11.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Brinsmead

The closest suburb to Brinsmead is Freshwater (Qld), 1.9 km away.

Freshwater (Qld)
1.9 km away · income $1,095/wk · rent $350/wk
Whitfield (Qld)
2.2 km away · income $887/wk · rent $340/wk
Kanimbla (Qld)
2.4 km away · income $916/wk · rent $450/wk
Manoora (Qld)
2.9 km away · income $629/wk · rent $270/wk
Stratford (Qld)
3.0 km away · income $948/wk · rent $345/wk
Edge Hill
3.0 km away · income $942/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brinsmead

What is the population of Brinsmead QLD?

The population of Brinsmead QLD is 5,537 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,082 people per km². Brinsmead is ranked #1,428 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brinsmead?

The median personal income in Brinsmead QLD is $979 per week, or $50,908 per year. The median household income is $2,190 per week. Family income is $2,374 per week. Brinsmead is ranked #1,353 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brinsmead?

Median rent in Brinsmead QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Brinsmead ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brinsmead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brinsmead QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brinsmead?

The median age in Brinsmead QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brinsmead a good suburb to live in?

Brinsmead is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,537. The median income is $979/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 30377. All dollar figures in AUD.