Suburb report · QLD 4305
Brassall
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Population
12,993
Brassall suburb profile
Who lives in Brassall
Brassall sits 32km from the Brisbane CBD. Brassall is one of the most populous suburbs in Queensland, with 12,993 residents, more than 90% of the state's suburbs. Among the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, it ranks 53 by population. Residents are slightly younger than the state norm, a median age of 35 against 39. Among suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 187 of 317 have an older median age.
Income and home ownership
Median household income is $81,800, below the $98,100 of the median Queensland suburb. On household income it ranks 269 of 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD. Only 52.3% of households own their home, lower than 84% of Queensland suburbs, while 47.7% rent. Among suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 66 have a lower share of owner-occupiers than Brassall.
Household mix
The 2021 Census counted 4,518 occupied private dwellings in Brassall, one of the larger housing stocks in Queensland. Families with children are the largest household type at 45.6%, ahead of couples without children at 22.7% and people living alone at 28.8%. Of the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 190 have a higher share of families with children and 125 a lower one. The 28.8% share of people living alone runs above most of Queensland, at the 69th percentile. Only 22.7% of households are couples without children, at the 12th percentile for Queensland.
Housing supply
Approvals have fallen sharply: 41 new dwellings were approved across the Brassall statistical area in the year to June 2025, against its 2020 to 2024 average of 85 a year. Supply figures here are for the Brassall statistical area, home to 13,196 residents in 2025, which closely matches Brassall. At 3.1 per 1,000 residents of that area, the pipeline sits mid-range for Queensland, above 48% of areas. Over the 6 years to June 2025, annual approvals ranged from 41 in 2025 to 147 in 2023.
Population trend
The population of the Brassall statistical area grew 8.1% from 2020 to 2025, faster than most of Queensland, against 9.7% for Queensland as a whole. Over those 5 years a typical Queensland statistical area added 6.3%, putting this area 1.8 points ahead. It ranks at the 64th percentile of Queensland statistical areas for population growth over the period. Year by year, the change ran from 0.8% in 2021 to 2% in 2025.
Against its neighbours
Of the nearby suburbs listed below, Collingwood Park differs most on the share of people living alone: 18.3% there against 28.8% in Brassall. Newtown matches Brassall on the median age, at 35. Raceview sits 7km away, with a median household income of $83,100 against $81,800 here.
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ABS Data by Region to 2025, on ABS Census 2021 suburb baselineHousehold Mix Census 2021
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This report is market intelligence prepared by Chase Wealth Australia for general information only. Figures are statistical estimates for the suburb, not valuations of any individual property, and do not constitute financial or credit advice. Consider your circumstances and seek professional advice before acting. Demographic figures are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021 (licensed CC BY 4.0) where available.