Brassall
Brassall's standout trait is how house-led it remains: 80.2% separate houses and only 0.6% apartments, a lower-density pattern than many Ipswich growth corridors and a contrast with inner neighbours like North Ipswich. The suburb has 12,115 residents, a median age of 34, and household income sits at the 40.8 percentile nationally. That mix points to a family and renter-heavy market, because 47.7% rent while detached stock keeps the streetscape more suburban than apartment-driven areas.
Population
12,115
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,408/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$402K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers looking at Brassall are mainly choosing houses, not units: 80.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 19.2% are semi-detached and apartments are only 0.6%. The bedroom mix supports families, with 44.1% at 4 or more bedrooms and 37.5% at 3 bedrooms. Affordability needs a street-level check because no median house price is available, but household income is in the 40.8 percentile nationally and mortgage payments take 24.6% of income, with a typical mortgage of $1,500 monthly.
For Buyers
Homebuyers looking at Brassall are mainly choosing houses, not units: 80.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 19.2% are semi-detached and apartments are only 0.6%. The bedroom mix supports families, with 44.1% at 4 or more bedrooms and 37.5% at 3 bedrooms. Affordability needs a street-level check because no median house price is available, but household income is in the 40.8 percentile nationally and mortgage payments take 24.6% of income, with a typical mortgage of $1,500 monthly.
For Investors
Brassall is renter-heavy for Ipswich, with 47.7% of homes rented compared with 24.0% owned outright and 28.3% under mortgage. The $310 weekly rent is modest, which can support tenant depth, but the 6.3% vacancy rate is a risk because empty time can reduce yield. There were 0 development approvals in the past 12 months, so new supply pressure looks lower; demand is more likely to come from population growth and internal moves than from a construction pipeline.
Schools in Brassall iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Ipswich Adventist School
Prep-6 · 108 students
Ipswich State High School
7-12 · 1776 students
Brassall State School
Prep-6 · 584 students
Demographics
Brassall skews younger and more locally born than the national profile. The median age is 34, which is 6.0 years below the national benchmark, and 12.3% were born overseas, 9.3 percentage points lower than nationally. University attainment is 18.4%, 11.7 points below the national rate, while household size is average at 2.5. English, Irish, Scottish and German ancestries dominate, so the suburb has a more Anglo-leaning profile compared with migrant-majority parts of Greater Brisbane.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.2%
Houses
19.2%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Brassall's housing structure is detached-dominant: 80.2% separate houses, 19.2% semi-detached and 0.6% apartments. Tenure is rental-led compared with ownership, with 24.0% owned outright, 28.3% mortgaged and 47.7% renting. Larger homes shape demand because 44.1% have 4 or more bedrooms and 37.5% have 3 bedrooms. A current median house price is unavailable, so rental and mortgage indicators, $310 weekly rent and $1,500 monthly mortgage, carry more weight.
Mortgage / mo
$1,500
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$719
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.3%
Unoccupied
305
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.2%
Couples, no children
9,414
Total families
Economy & Employment
Brassall's workforce leans toward service and public-facing jobs: healthcare employs 671 people or 20.9%, education 402 or 12.5%, public admin 352 or 10.9%, construction 276 or 8.6% and retail 261 or 8.1%. Occupations are spread across community and personal service 784, professionals 768 and clerical/admin 689. The suburb ranks below average on advantage measures, with IEO decile 2, IER decile 3, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 2; the anomaly is stable public-sector work alongside a 7.5% unemployment rate and 53.0% participation.
Unemployment
5.9%
Labour Force
6,809
Unemployed
402
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.5%
Part-time
25.0%
Participation
53.0%
Employed
4,656
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.4%
Postgraduate
3.2%
Born Overseas
12.3%
Dwellings
4,510
Transport to Work
Daily life in Brassall is car-oriented, with 90.0% of commuters driving compared with 1.7% using public transport and 1.5% walking or cycling. School choice is practical rather than dense: 3 local schools span ICSEA 901 to 1026, led by Independent Ipswich Adventist School at 1026, Government Ipswich State High School at 925 with 1,776 students, and Brassall State School at 901 with 584. IRSAD decile 2 is below average, so amenity strengths sit more in schools and space than walkability.
Drive
90.0%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.02%/yr
(+267 people/yr)
EstablishedBrassall is growing at a steady established-suburb pace, with the trend running at 2.02% a year, or about 267 people annually. The medium forecast reaches 14,945 residents by 2031, higher than 13,196 in 2025. Migration is balanced, with average net internal migration of 93 people a year and net overseas migration of 60. The gentrification score is 25 and the stage is Early signs, so growth looks more population-led than premium-price-led.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+60
Net Internal / yr
+93
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +40% since 2011, Net internal migration +93/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Brassall compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brassall a good suburb to live in?
Brassall can suit buyers who want Ipswich space and schools more than inner-city convenience. It has 80.2% separate houses, 3 local schools and a median age of 34, but commuting is car-heavy with 90.0% driving.
What is the median house price in Brassall?
A current median house price is not available for Brassall. For context, the suburb is 80.2% separate houses and 44.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, while median weekly rent is $310.
What schools are in Brassall?
Brassall has 3 schools: Ipswich Adventist School, Ipswich State High School and Brassall State School. They cover Independent and Government sectors, with ICSEA scores from 901 to 1026 and enrolments up to 1,776.
Is Brassall safe?
Treat safety as a street-level question rather than a single suburb score. Brassall has 12,115 residents, 3 schools and a 12.7% volunteering rate, but buyers should review recent Queensland Police incidents near the exact address.
Is Brassall good for property investment?
It has investor appeal for rental demand because 47.7% of homes are rented and median rent is $310 a week. The caution is vacancy at 6.3%, which is higher than a very tight market, so yield assumptions need a vacancy buffer.
How is Brassall's population changing?
Brassall is growing, with the forecast trend at 2.02% a year, about 267 people annually. The medium path rises from 13,196 in 2025 to 14,945 by 2031, supported by net internal migration of 93 a year.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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