Browns Plains, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Browns Plains QLD is 6,632 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Browns Plains is $681 per week ($35,412 per year). Median rent in Browns Plains is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Browns Plains has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Browns Plains has a population density of 1,296 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Browns Plains is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (39.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Browns Plains is $1,434.

There were 6,677 recorded offences in Browns Plains in 2025-26, a rate of 1007 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3,343 offences).

Population
6,632
Census 2021
Median income
$681/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Browns Plains vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Browns Plains is $681 a week, 9% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 994th 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 25.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 34, 8 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.
MeasureBrowns PlainsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$681/wk$747/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,390/wk$1,593/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,434/mo$1,625/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age3442 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.2%20.4% +4.8 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 Browns Plains, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Browns Plains Population

6,632 residents at the 2021 Census.

Browns Plains Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$681/wk
$35,412 per year
Ranked 5,820 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,434/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Browns Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,390/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 25.2%

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

Median rent in Browns Plains against your income

About $6,023 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,040/wk
Rent share 25.2%

Browns Plains Schools

11
schools nearby
5
government
981
avg ICSEA score
9,060
total students
Stretton State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 3,578 students
1068
ICSEA
St Bernardine's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 712 students
1035
ICSEA
St Francis College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 843 students
989
ICSEA
Yugumbir State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 959 students
968
ICSEA
Indie School, Logan Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 586 students
955
ICSEA
Regents Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 600 students
954
ICSEA
Browns Plains State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,185 students
943
ICSEA
Browns Plains State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 597 students
934
ICSEA
Indie School, Logan - Browns Plains Campus Independent
Secondary
Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South (Parkinson Campus) Independent
Secondary
Arethusa College - Berrinba 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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Browns Plains Map

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Browns Plains, Queensland: 27.6629°S, 153.0547°E

Browns Plains Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Browns Plains

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (3,299) Female 50.3% (3,339)

Population Density

1,296
people per km²
6,632 people · 5.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,515
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
7.1%
China
2.0%
England
1.9%
India
1.8%
Philippines
1.7%
Taiwan
1.0%
Fiji
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.3%
Samoan
1.4%
Hindi
1.3%
Urdu
1.1%
Punjabi
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Spanish
0.9%

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

Ancestry

English
29.6%
Australian
27.2%
Irish
6.1%
Scottish
5.7%
Chinese
5.1%
German
4.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.3%
Maori
3.8%
Samoan
2.9%
Indian
2.7%
Filipino
2.4%

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
39.3%
Catholic
14.8%
Not stated
11.3%
Anglican
7.6%
Islam
5.7%
Christian (other)
4.6%
Buddhism
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.2% 1,926
Separated
4.8% 248
Divorced
10.8% 561
Widowed
4.4% 230
Never married
42.7% 2,206

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.7%
Couple: no children
21.5%
One parent: children under 15
15.2%
Couple: no children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
14.9%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Browns Plains

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,169 occupied private dwellings in Browns Plains at the 2021 Census, 47.6% were rented, 19.2% owned outright and 31.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
19.2% 417 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.1% 674 dwellings
Rented
47.6% 1,032 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 32 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
17.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
5.7%
3 bedrooms
67.2%
4 bedrooms
21.6%
5 bedrooms
3.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
7.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
38.4%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
12.4%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

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

Work, income and education in Browns Plains

Employment

Employed full-time
36.0% 1,611 people
Employed part-time
18.2% 814 people
Unemployed
6.2% 276 people
Not in labour force
39.6% 1,768 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
18.7%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Professionals
16.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.8%
Labourers
9.4%
Managers
7.7%
Sales Workers
6.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
15.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Did not go to work
9.7%
Car (passenger)
6.7%
Bus
2.6%
Truck
1.2%
Walked only
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Train
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.8%

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
48.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Certificate I/II
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.7%
Engineering
18.3%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Health
10.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Architecture & Building
6.9%
Education
6.5%
Information Technology
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.8%
Secondary: Government
30.7%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Pre-school
6.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary: Catholic
2.9%

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
82.3%
Has need for assistance
8.0%
Need for assistance not stated
9.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
662
Asthma
295
Arthritis
181
Diabetes
163
Lung condition
130
Heart disease
125
Cancer
59
Kidney disease
57
Stroke
42
Dementia
13

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 529
Did not provide
88.6% 4,122

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.4% 440
Not a volunteer
90.6% 4,219

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.2% 104
Never served
97.6% 4,554

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.0%
1 child
16.1%
2 children
24.4%
3 children
15.9%
4 children
8.2%
5+ children
3.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
33
1961: 1970
80
1971: 1980
124
1981: 1990
241
1991: 2000
310
2001: 2010
541
2011: 2015
380
2016
64
2017
45
2018
85
2019
80
2020
25
2021
13

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

Population Mobility

19.2%
moved in the last year
47.4%
moved in the last 5 years
9.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,762
Moved from QLD
906
Moved: same area (SA2)
79
Moved from NSW
32
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from SA
7
Moved from WA
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
24.6%
15: 29 hours
10.2%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
36.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.7%
Step family: no other children
10.2%
Blended family: no other children
8.2%
Other couple: children only
1.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Browns Plains Crime Statistics

6,677 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
3,343
Assault
702
Break & Enter
628
Drug Offences
512
Domestic Violence
494
Fraud
306
Property Damage
273
Traffic
163
Sexual Offences
122
Weapons
86
Robbery
44
Homicide
4

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Browns Plains

The closest suburb to Browns Plains is Drewvale, 1.7 km away.

Drewvale
1.7 km away · income $833/wk · rent $460/wk
Regents Park (Qld)
2.0 km away · income $798/wk · rent $380/wk
Heritage Park
2.3 km away · income $789/wk · rent $400/wk
Hillcrest (Qld)
2.8 km away · income $769/wk · rent $350/wk
Berrinba
2.8 km away · income $777/wk · rent $410/wk
Parkinson
3.2 km away · income $845/wk · rent $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Browns Plains

What is the population of Browns Plains QLD?

The population of Browns Plains QLD is 6,632 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,296 people per km². Browns Plains is ranked #1,143 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Browns Plains?

The median personal income in Browns Plains QLD is $681 per week, or $35,412 per year. The median household income is $1,390 per week. Family income is $1,515 per week. Browns Plains is ranked #5,820 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Browns Plains?

Median rent in Browns Plains QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Browns Plains ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Browns Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Browns Plains QLD is $1,434. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Browns Plains?

The median age in Browns Plains QLD is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Browns Plains a good suburb to live in?

Browns Plains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,632. The median income is $681/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 30395. All dollar figures in AUD.