Banyo
Banyo's most distinctive feature is its 92.3% separate-house share despite a compact 4.74 sq km footprint and 1,286.7 people per sq km. Its 6,105 residents have a median age of 37, 3 years below the national figure, while household income sits at the 80.1st percentile. The suburb is more owner-occupied than rented, with 27.0% owning outright, 40.8% paying a mortgage and 31.2% renting. Compared with nearby Nundah, Banyo reads as more detached and family-oriented, while its 38.0% university-educated share is 7.9 percentage points above the national rate. That combination supports a practical suburban profile rather than a high-rise inner-north market.
Population
6,105
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,121/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Homebuyers face a strongly detached market: 92.3% of dwellings are separate houses, with 44.8% containing 3 bedrooms and 39.2% having 4 or more. A current median house price is not available, so affordability is better read through the $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and a 21.8% mortgage-to-income ratio, compared with 19.3% for rent. At $410 a week, rent remains a useful benchmark when weighing ownership against leasing. This mix suits households seeking space because larger homes dominate, while 31.2% renting indicates an established tenant alternative. Compared with the 4.6% apartment share, detached housing is the defining choice.
For Buyers
Homebuyers face a strongly detached market: 92.3% of dwellings are separate houses, with 44.8% containing 3 bedrooms and 39.2% having 4 or more. A current median house price is not available, so affordability is better read through the $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and a 21.8% mortgage-to-income ratio, compared with 19.3% for rent. At $410 a week, rent remains a useful benchmark when weighing ownership against leasing. This mix suits households seeking space because larger homes dominate, while 31.2% renting indicates an established tenant alternative. Compared with the 4.6% apartment share, detached housing is the defining choice.
For Investors
Rental demand has a workable base, with 31.2% of dwellings rented, higher than the 27.0% owned-outright share, and weekly rent at $410. Vacancy is 4.4%, so investors should allow for leasing competition rather than assume automatic increases. Development activity is notable, with 37 applications recorded across 12 months; new supply can add choice for tenants and create localised competition where projects cluster. Forecast growth is 1.7% annually and is driven primarily by overseas migration, which may support tenant turnover because new arrivals often rent before buying. Rent growth of 28.6% is a positive demand signal, but yield calculations still need an actual purchase price.
Development Activity
Total DAs
118
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Banyo
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St Pius' Primary School (Banyo)
Earnshaw State College
Demographics
Banyo has a median age of 37, 3 years below the national figure, and a 38.0% university-educated share, 7.9 points above the national rate. Families are prominent: 45.4% of couples have children, 36.5% are couples without children and 15.4% of families are one-parent households. English ancestry leads at 2,287 people, while Christianity counts 2,841 residents and no religion 2,412. Overseas-born residents make up 23.0%, 1.4 points above the national comparison; Nepali 46, Punjabi 38 and Hindi 32 are leading listed languages. Compared with nearby Nundah as an inner-north reference point, Banyo's 2.6-person average household and 76.2% same-address share suggest a steadier, family-weighted pattern.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.3%
Houses
2.9%
Townhouse
4.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Banyo's tenure pattern is led by mortgages: 40.8% of dwellings are owned with a mortgage, compared with 27.0% owned outright and 31.2% rented. The stock is overwhelmingly detached, with 92.3% separate houses, while apartments account for 4.6% and semi-detached homes 2.9%. Bedroom supply follows that form: 44.8% are 3-bedroom homes and 39.2% have 4 or more, making the stock more suited to larger households than apartment living. The $410 weekly rent sits alongside a 19.3% rent-to-income ratio, while the mortgage ratio is 21.8%, higher than rent. Compared with nearby Nundah, Banyo's 92.3% separate-house share is the clearer housing distinction; current comparable sales are needed because the median house price is unavailable.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $410.
$750
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $750
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$950
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
103
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.4%
Couples with children
36.5%
Couples, no children
15.4%
Single parent
1,692
Total families
Economy & Employment
Banyo's weekly household income is $2,121, at the 80.1st percentile, while labour-force participation is 69.5% and unemployment is 4.5%. Healthcare leads local industry at 17.3% and 388 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 10.6% and 237, Construction at 9.1% and 205, Transport at 9.0% and 201, and Education at 8.8% and 198. Occupations include 826 Professionals, 493 Clerical/Admin, 401 Managers and 390 Trades. SEIFA places IEO and IER in decile 7, and IRSD and IRSAD in decile 8, all above the midpoint. That spread reflects support from health, education, construction and transport rather than one dominant industry.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
3,434
Unemployed
156
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.4%
Part-time
28.2%
Participation
69.5%
Employed
3,278
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.0%
Postgraduate
8.0%
Born Overseas
23.0%
Dwellings
2,230
Transport to Work
Banyo is practical for car-based households: 62.8% travel as car drivers, compared with 8.0% using public transport, 4.0% walking or cycling and 21.2% working from home. The local school mix includes 2 options, one Catholic non-state primary and one government state school, giving families both sectors to investigate; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Social conditions are comparatively favourable, with an IRSAD decile of 8, IEO and IER deciles of 7, and an IRSD decile of 8, all higher than the midpoint. Banyo's 4.74 sq km area and 1,286.7 people per sq km create a compact suburban setting, while a 14.4% volunteering rate supports local participation. Check current crime mapping separately, since no suburb-specific crime rate is available.
Drive
62.8%
Public Transport
8.0%
Walk / Cycle
4.0%
Work from Home
21.2%
Population Forecast
+1.7%/yr
(+200 people/yr)
EstablishedBanyo's growth outlook is established but active: the forecast trend is 1.7% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 23.7% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed, so expansion is not uniform across every segment. Gentrification is at an Early signs stage with a score of 25, alongside a separate shift score of 45 labelled Active. Affordability improved from 53.7 in 2011 to 44.4 in 2021, while real income growth reached 26.3% and rent growth 28.6%. Rent growth is higher than the 1.7% annual trend, pointing to stronger pressure in housing costs than in headline population growth. The result is gradual change, not a rapid transformation.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+134
Net Internal / yr
+12
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +30% since 2011, Accelerating: 11% → 17%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Banyo compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banyo a good suburb to live in?
Banyo can suit households wanting detached housing and established local services. About 92.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 62.8% travel by car and the IRSAD decile is 8, higher than the midpoint. The trade-off is a car-oriented profile, with only 8.0% using public transport, so inspect the exact street and daily travel needs.
What is the median house price in Banyo?
A current median house price is not available. Buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type and street, then test repayments against the $2,000 monthly mortgage figure. Banyo's 92.3% separate-house share and 39.2% 4-bedroom-plus share mean suburb-wide comparisons can hide substantial differences between homes.
What schools are in Banyo?
Banyo has 2 local schools: St Pius' Primary School, a Catholic non-state school, and Earnshaw State College, a government state school. Families should check the exact catchment, year-level availability and enrolment conditions, because school access can vary by address. The 2-sector mix gives parents both Catholic and government options to investigate.
Is Banyo safe?
A suburb-specific crime rate is not available, so prospective residents should check current Queensland Police crime mapping and visit the street at different times. Banyo's IRSAD decile of 8 is a socioeconomic measure, not a safety score. Also consider lighting, station access and household travel patterns, especially because 62.8% drive and 8.0% use public transport.
Is Banyo good for property investment?
Banyo may suit investors seeking a detached rental market, with 31.2% renting, weekly rent of $410 and a 4.4% vacancy rate. Development activity reached 37 applications over 12 months, which can expand tenant choice and affect competition. Forecast growth is 1.7% annually, driven by overseas migration, but a median house price is unavailable, so gross yield needs current comparable purchase prices.
How is Banyo's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 23.7% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.7% and overseas migration the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification is at an Early signs stage with a score of 25. These signals point to gradual change rather than a sudden shift, with the 76.2% same-address share indicating that many current residents remain settled.
What development is happening in Banyo?
Development activity is active at a local level, with 37 applications recorded in the past 12 months. Recent examples include 1-dwelling design and siting referrals, so the pipeline appears to include small-scale projects rather than only large estates. New work can add housing choice, but buyers and renters should check the exact street for construction timing, traffic and character effects.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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