Bray Park
Bray Park stands out for its compact, detached family profile: 10,271 residents live across 4.51 square kilometres at a density of 2,276.3 people per square kilometre. The median age is 37, which is 3 years below the national comparison, while household income sits at the 60.9th percentile. About 96.9% of dwellings are separate houses, and 43.3% of households carry a mortgage, reinforcing a mortgage-belt identity. Compared with nearby Strathpine, Bray Park reads as more residential and house-oriented. Growth is restrained at 0.45% annually, so its appeal rests more on established housing and family scale than rapid change.
Population
10,271
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,736/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
14
Buyers seeking a conventional family home will find a heavily detached market, with 96.9% separate houses and only 0.9% apartments. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 53.6% and four-plus-bedroom homes 42.2%, so the stock is better suited to families than singles because larger floorplans dominate. Mortgage repayments are $1,668 monthly, while weekly rent is $390, so mortgage costs need to be tested against household cash flow rather than inferred from rent. The mortgage tenure share, 43.3%, is higher than outright ownership at 27.6%. A current median sale price should be checked through recent comparable sales before making an offer.
For Buyers
Buyers seeking a conventional family home will find a heavily detached market, with 96.9% separate houses and only 0.9% apartments. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 53.6% and four-plus-bedroom homes 42.2%, so the stock is better suited to families than singles because larger floorplans dominate. Mortgage repayments are $1,668 monthly, while weekly rent is $390, so mortgage costs need to be tested against household cash flow rather than inferred from rent. The mortgage tenure share, 43.3%, is higher than outright ownership at 27.6%. A current median sale price should be checked through recent comparable sales before making an offer.
For Investors
Bray Park has a 28.7% renting share and a weekly rent of $390, creating a meaningful tenant base for investors focused on detached housing. Vacancy is 3.8%, so leasing conditions should be assessed carefully rather than assumed from the suburb's family presentation. The 11.4% rent growth signal is stronger than the 0.45% annual population trend, suggesting recent rental momentum has outpaced broader growth. There were 13 development applications in the latest 12-month count, a modest pipeline that is less likely to reshape established stock quickly than a much larger program. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while gentrification scores 0 and is classified as Not gentrifying. Compare settled sales with nearby Warner and Strathpine before committing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
35
Last 12 Months
14
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-22.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Bray Park
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Genesis Christian College (Bray Park)
Holy Spirit School (Bray Park)
Bray Park State High School
Bray Park State School
Demographics
Bray Park has an established, Anglo-leaning population profile, with English ancestry recorded 4,087 times, followed by Irish at 1,194 and Scottish at 1,095. The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, but the trajectory is aging because the senior share has risen 6.9 percentage points while the young share fell 1.9 points. University attainment is 20.9%, or 9.2 points below the national comparison, and overseas-born residents represent 19.7%, 1.9 points below nationally. Household size is 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national level, consistent with 45.0% of families being couples with children. Christianity accounts for 4,938 people and no religion for 4,342. A high 79.1% stayed at the same address, while 20.9% turnover adds some movement.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.9%
Houses
2.3%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Bray Park's housing is overwhelmingly detached: separate houses make up 96.9% of dwellings, compared with 0.9% apartments and 2.3% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix reinforces that pattern, with 53.6% of dwellings containing three bedrooms and 42.2% containing four or more. Tenure is led by mortgages at 43.3%, ahead of outright ownership at 27.6%, while 28.7% rent. That structure suits established family households because larger homes and owner occupation dominate, but it can limit options for buyers seeking low-maintenance units. Weekly rent is $390 and mortgage repayments are $1,668 per month. Compared with nearby Strathpine, Bray Park presents as the more house-oriented choice, although address-level sales evidence is needed because no median price is stated.
Mortgage / mo
$1,668
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $390.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $650 · units $480
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$755
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.8%
Unoccupied
140
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.0%
Couples with children
34.0%
Couples, no children
19.1%
Single parent
2,857
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Bray Park's largest industry at 19.5% of employed residents, followed by construction at 11.3%, education at 9.2%, public administration at 8.2% and retail at 8.0%. That mix gives the local economy a practical service base because healthcare and education can support recurring employment alongside construction and government work. Occupations are led by trades at 821 people, clerical and administration at 765, professionals at 704, community and personal service at 644, and labourers at 557. Unemployment is 6.1% and participation is 63.0%. The household income percentile is 60.9, while SEIFA places economic resources at decile 6, above education and occupation deciles of 3. Disadvantage measures sit at decile 4 for both IRSD and IRSAD. This gap suggests income is stronger than formal education and occupation rankings, not uniformly high across all measures.
Unemployment
6.1%
Labour Force
5,129
Unemployed
314
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
30.3%
Participation
63.0%
Employed
4,815
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.9%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
19.7%
Dwellings
3,495
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented. About 74.5% of residents drive, compared with 4.0% using public transport and 1.6% walking or cycling; 14.4% work from home. This pattern matters because local convenience and commute planning may depend more on road access than rail or bus frequency. Four schools provide a mix of 2 government options, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school, spanning primary and high-school settings. At 4.51 square kilometres and 2,276.3 people per square kilometre, services are serving a fairly concentrated suburb. Need for assistance is 8.7%, or 857 residents, so accessibility should be considered alongside family facilities. A suburb-wide crime rate cannot be confirmed, so check recent Queensland Police information and the exact street before deciding. Compared with a transit-led area, Bray Park is less walkable by travel pattern.
Drive
74.5%
Public Transport
4.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
14.4%
Population Forecast
+0.45%/yr
(+49 people/yr)
EstablishedBray Park is tracking as an established, slow-growth suburb: the annual trend is 0.45%, and population change across the wider area is 2.7% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, so change is more likely to come through incoming households than a major construction cycle. The shift is classified as Aging, with the senior share up 6.9 percentage points and the young share down 1.9; the senior-share gain is higher than the young-share decline. Rent growth is 11.4%, well above the 0.45% population trend, while gentrification scores 0 and is classified as Not gentrifying. Affordability is marked Improving, moving from 54.8 in 2011 to 51.7 in 2021, although real income growth is down 3.9%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+84
Net Internal / yr
-25
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bray Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bray Park a good suburb to live in?
It suits households wanting detached, family-sized housing and established amenities: 96.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 45.0% of families are couples with children, and 4 schools operate locally. Car dependence is high at 74.5%, compared with 4.0% public transport use, so lifestyle fit depends on commute needs.
What is the median house price in Bray Park?
A suburb-wide median house price cannot be confirmed from current market information. Buyers should compare recent settled sales with the $390 weekly rent, 96.9% separate-house share and $1,668 monthly mortgage figure. Those indicators describe the housing pattern, but they are not a substitute for a median or an address-level valuation.
What schools are in Bray Park?
Bray Park has 4 schools: 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school, including primary and high-school settings. Check the exact catchment and enrolment rules because school zones can differ by address. Compared with a suburb without local schools, this provides a broader on-suburb choice, but sector preference still matters.
Is Bray Park safe?
A suburb-wide crime rate cannot be confirmed, so check recent Queensland Police data and street-level conditions before deciding. Bray Park has 10,271 residents across 4.51 square kilometres, and local experience can vary by pocket. Compare the exact address with nearby streets rather than relying on a suburb label alone.
Is Bray Park good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking detached rental stock, with 28.7% of households renting, $390 weekly rent and a 3.8% vacancy rate. Rent growth is 11.4%, higher than the 0.45% annual population trend, but 13 development applications and a Not gentrifying score of 0 indicate a measured rather than speculative profile. Test yield, maintenance and insurance against recent comparable sales.
How is Bray Park's population changing?
Change is gradual rather than rapid. The annual trend is 0.45%, while population change across the wider area is 2.7% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 6.9 percentage points and the young share down 1.9. Overseas migration is the primary driver, so household turnover may continue without a large redevelopment cycle. Compared with a high-growth corridor, Bray Park's demographic change is slower.
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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