Brassall
A 47.3% renting share sits alongside an 80.2% separate-house share, giving Brassall a detached but renter-heavy profile. Its median age of 34 is 6.0 years below the national benchmark, and university attainment at 18.4% is 11.7 percentage points below national. These figures point to a working-age, budget-conscious suburb where family-sized homes matter more than apartment supply. Compared with the more central Ipswich setting, Brassall's lower-density housing pattern is clear, while its 2.02% annual growth trend and Balanced migration suggest continuing demand rather than a static market. The mix is practical, but 1.6% public-transport use means renters and buyers should assess each pocket, commute and dwelling carefully.
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
Brassall suits buyers prioritising a detached home, with 80.2% of dwellings separate houses, 19.2% semi-detached and only 0.6% apartments. The 4 or more bedroom share is 44.1%, compared with 37.5% for 3-bedroom homes, so families should test floorplan, maintenance and land value rather than rely on suburb-wide averages. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,500 sits alongside a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, while rent is $310 per week and rent-to-income is 22.0%. Compared with denser Ipswich locations, Brassall provides more detached stock, but buyers should price commute costs because 80.6% drive to work and just 1.6% use public transport.
For Buyers
Brassall suits buyers prioritising a detached home, with 80.2% of dwellings separate houses, 19.2% semi-detached and only 0.6% apartments. The 4 or more bedroom share is 44.1%, compared with 37.5% for 3-bedroom homes, so families should test floorplan, maintenance and land value rather than rely on suburb-wide averages. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,500 sits alongside a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%, while rent is $310 per week and rent-to-income is 22.0%. Compared with denser Ipswich locations, Brassall provides more detached stock, but buyers should price commute costs because 80.6% drive to work and just 1.6% use public transport.
For Investors
Brassall presents a tenant-oriented case because 47.3% of households rent, versus 23.9% owned outright and 28.1% with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $310 and vacancy is 6.3%, so investors should model leasing time and property-specific costs rather than assume strong occupancy. The housing base is established and detached, with 80.2% separate houses, while 0 development projects were recorded in the past 12 months, limiting evidence of a fresh construction wave. Balanced migration and a 2.02% annual growth trend support demand, but the 25 gentrification score is only at the Early signs stage. Compared with a high-development corridor, Brassall may reward careful acquisition of family stock, with yield and maintenance checks taking priority because no median sale price is available.
Schools in Brassall
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Ipswich Adventist School (Brassall)
Ipswich State High School
Brassall State School
Demographics
Brassall has a median age of 34, which is 6.0 years below the national benchmark, while university attainment is 18.4%, or 11.7 percentage points below national. Overseas-born residents account for 12.3%, 9.3 points below the national comparison, giving the suburb a more locally Anglo-leaning profile than migrant-majority areas. English ancestry is recorded for 5,094 people, followed by Irish at 1,320, Scottish at 1,243 and German at 1,208. Couples with children form 37.6% of families, one-parent families 26.7%, and average household size is 2.5. Compared with nearby Ipswich, this mix supports demand for practical family housing, while 71.4% staying at the same address suggests more continuity than a highly transient suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.2%
Houses
19.2%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Brassall's tenure profile is split: 23.9% of homes are owned outright, 28.1% have a mortgage and 47.3% are rented. The dwelling mix is much more separate-house oriented than apartment oriented, with 80.2% separate houses, 19.2% semi-detached homes and 0.6% apartments. Bedrooms follow the same pattern: 44.1% have 4 or more bedrooms, 37.5% have 3, 10.7% have 2 and 7.6% have 0 or 1. Compared with denser inner Ipswich housing, this stock better suits families needing space, but it can increase upkeep and transport dependence. Mortgage costs equal 24.6% of household income and rent equals 22.0%, while the $310 weekly rent provides a useful affordability reference when assessing a purchase. The 6.3% vacancy rate gives renters more choice than a tight market, which can temper short-term rental pressure.
Mortgage / mo
$1,500
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $310.
$550
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $550 · units $420
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
37.6%
Couples with children
33.8%
Couples, no children
26.7%
Single parent
3,194
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Brassall's leading industry at 20.9% and 671 workers, ahead of Education at 12.5% and 402, Public Administration at 10.9% and 352, Construction at 8.6% and 276, and Retail at 8.1% and 261. The occupation mix is similarly broad: Community/Personal work counts 784, Trades 770, Professionals 768, Clerical/Admin 689 and Labourers 630. Employment is mixed, with 60.8% full-time, 58.4% participation and 6.8% unemployment. Household income is $1,408 weekly, at the 40.8th percentile, below the middle of the income distribution. SEIFA results are lower than the midpoint too: IEO decile 2, IER decile 3, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 2. This combination suggests service-sector and trade employment supports the local base, but lower education and economic-resource scores can constrain purchasing power compared with higher-decile suburbs.
Unemployment
6.8%
Labour Force
5,542
Unemployed
377
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
29.3%
Participation
58.4%
Employed
5,165
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.4%
Postgraduate
3.2%
Born Overseas
12.3%
Dwellings
4,510
Transport to Work
Brassall is practical for car-based routines, with 80.6% driving to work, 1.6% using public transport, 1.3% walking or cycling and 10.4% working from home. That profile is more car-dependent than a transit-led suburb, so commute costs and access to Ipswich services should be checked before buying. Families have access to 3 nearby schools: 2 government schools covering primary and high school, plus 1 independent non-state school. Check enrolment zones against the exact address rather than assuming every option is equally accessible. Social indicators sit below the middle range, with IRSAD decile 2, IRSD decile 2 and IER decile 3; this matters because household budgets and service access can shape day-to-day experience. Volunteering is 12.7%, and 9.0% need assistance. A suburb-wide crime rate is not stated, so compare current local safety information by street and time. Compared with higher-density inner suburbs, Brassall's 1,476.3 people per square kilometre and detached stock provide a more spread-out daily setting.
Drive
80.6%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
10.4%
Population Forecast
+2.02%/yr
(+267 people/yr)
EstablishedBrassall's growth outlook is active but uneven. The annual trend is 2.02%, and the wider area's population change is 31.1% over 10 years, so momentum is stronger than a static established market. Migration is labelled Balanced and the shift trajectory is Mixed, implying demand is not being driven by one dominant stream. The gentrification score is 25 at the Early signs stage, although another shift measure records 19 and Not gentrifying; together these point to selective change rather than a wholesale repositioning. Rents rose 8.8%, real incomes rose 3.1%, and the affordability measure moved from 50.3 in 2011 to 43.1 in 2021 while its trend is labelled Improving. Compared with a rapid redevelopment corridor, Brassall's 0 projects in the past 12 months and established housing base suggest growth will depend more on household turnover and incremental demand than on a construction surge.
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 households seeking detached housing near Ipswich. The median age is 34, 80.2% of dwellings are separate houses and 44.1% have 4 or more bedrooms. Compared with a denser inner-suburban setting, its car-led layout and 1.6% public-transport use make commute planning important.
What is the median house price in Brassall?
A current median house price is not stated for Brassall, so compare recent sales by dwelling type and bedroom count. Separate houses make up 80.2% of homes, while 44.1% have 4 or more bedrooms, meaning like-for-like comparisons are more useful than a single headline figure.
What schools are in Brassall?
Brassall has 3 nearby schools: 2 government schools covering primary and high school, and 1 independent non-state school. Check enrolment zones for the exact address because catchments can cross local boundaries, and travel times may differ compared with schools in central Ipswich.
Is Brassall safe?
A suburb-wide crime rate is not stated, so an evidence-based safe or unsafe label cannot be given. Brassall has 12,115 residents, and safety can vary by street, time and offence type; compare current local incident information across streets before choosing a home.
Is Brassall good for property investment?
Brassall may suit investors seeking established detached housing, but returns depend on purchase price, maintenance and tenant demand. Weekly rent is $310, vacancy is 6.3% and 47.3% of households rent, a higher share than the 23.9% owned outright. Balanced migration and 0 development projects add context, not a guarantee.
How is Brassall's population changing?
Brassall's current population is 12,115. Wider-area population change is 31.1% over 10 years, with an annual growth trend of 2.02% and Balanced migration. The trajectory is Mixed, while the gentrification score is 25 at the Early signs stage, so change is positive but less uniform than in a clear redevelopment market.
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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