Branyan Demographics (QLD) Local Stats

Branyan (4670) is a suburb of Central Coast, Bundaberg & Wide Bay, Queensland. It is about 296 kms from QLD's capital city of Brisbane. Branyan is in the federal electorate of Hinkler.

In the 2011 census the population of Branyan was 3,339 and is comprised of approximately 50.2% females and 49.8% males.

The median/average age of the population of Branyan is 41 years of age.

84.7% of people living in the suburb of Branyan were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 4.2% England, 1.4% New Zealand, 0.9% Philippines, 0.7% Netherlands, 0.4% Germany, 0.4% Scotland, 0.4% Italy, 0.3% South Africa, 0.3% Denmark, 0.3% Malaysia, 0.2% Zimbabwe, 0.2% Papua New Guinea, 0.2% India, 0.2% Fiji.

94.5% of people living in Branyan speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 2.6% Language spoken at home not stated, 0.7% Other, 0.3% Tagalog, 0.2% Italian, 0.2% Dutch, 0.2% Other , 0.2% German, 0.1% French, 0.1% Hindi.

The religious makeup of Branyan is 22.3% Anglican, 19.8% Catholic, 19.3% No religion, 9.7% Uniting Church, 7.0% Religious affiliation not stated, 5.1% Christian, nfd, 4.5% Lutheran, 3.2% Baptist, 2.8% Presbyterian and Reformed, 1.0% Latter-day Saints.

62.6% of people are married, 23.9% have never married and 7.3% are divorced and 3.0% are separated. There are 83 widowed people living in Branyan.

58.6% of the people living in Branyan over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 29.0% are working on a part time basis. Branyan has an unemployment rate of 6.0%.

The main occupations of people living in Branyan are 17.6% Technicians & trades workers, 16.0% Professionals, 13.9% Clerical & administrative workers, 12.1% Sales workers, 10.8% Labourers, 10.5% Managers, 9.7% Community & personal service workers, 8.8% Machinery operators & drivers, 0.5% Occupation inadequately described/ Not stated.

The main industries people from Branyan work in are 14.6% Retail trade, 13.9% Health care and social assistance, 10.0% Construction, 8.8% Manufacturing, 8.3% Education and training, 6.2% Public administration and safety, 5.3% Accommodation and food services, 4.7% Other services, 4.6% Agriculture, forestry and fishing.

40.3% of homes are fully owned, and 44.5% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 12.9% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $494 per week and the median household income is $1094 per week.

The median rent in Branyan is $273 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $1500 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Branyan postcode 4670