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Brandon

QLD 4808 • Rest of QLD

1,088
Population (2021)
$39,624
Median Income
110.43 km²
Area
$200/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalTropicalSugar Cane CountryQuiet

About Brandon

Brandon is a small rural town in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, located 6.4 kilometres west-northwest of Ayr and approximately 82 kilometres east-southeast of Townsville. The locality covers a large 110.5 square kilometre area of flat, low-lying agricultural land on the coastal plain of the Burdekin River delta. At the 2021 census, Brandon had a population of 1,088 residents, with the community closely tied to the region's sugar cane farming industry. The town was surveyed in 1882 and takes its name from an early Queensland official.

Brandon is a quiet agricultural community where life revolves around the cane farming cycle, with the Inkerman Sugar Mill in nearby Ayr being a major employer. The surrounding Burdekin delta is one of Australia's most productive sugar-producing regions, and the flat landscapes and irrigation channels define the local character. Residents access shopping, schools, and health services in nearby Ayr, while Townsville provides the nearest major city amenities. The area is popular with fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, with the Burdekin River and nearby coast offering excellent recreational opportunities.

Brandon falls under postcode 4808 and is governed by Burdekin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4808
Urban Area
Burdekin
LGA / Council
Burdekin
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.54°, 147.36°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
110.43 km²
Elevation
10m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local school bus,Greyhound regional — Ayr / Townsville ~10 min to Ayr; ~1 hr 20 min to Townsville

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
82 km
By Train
N/A – no local rail service
By Bus
~1 hr 30 min via regional coach through Ayr
By Car (Peak)
~55–65 min via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~50 min via Bruce Highway

🛣️ Brandon is primarily car-dependent; Ayr (6km) is the nearest service hub for groceries, medical, and schooling.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Brandon is a small rural town with minimal footpath infrastructure; a car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$200
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,149
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.2%

3 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,094
Census 2021
1,088
▼ 0.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,320
Income 2021
$39,624
▲ 15.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 934
Born Overseas 55

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 13
  • 2. New Zealand 6
  • 3. Scotland 5
  • 4. South Africa 5
  • 5. Zimbabwe 4
  • 6. England 3
  • 7. Philippines 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 489
English 361
Italian 200
Scottish 128
Irish 113
Australian Aboriginal 66
German 42
Spanish 20
Dutch 10
Maltese 9

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

793
Both parents born in Australia
109
Both parents born overseas
104
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
65.5%
No Religion
24.4%
Buddhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
63 (5.8%)
5-14 years
135 (12.4%)
15-19 years
52 (4.8%)
20-24 years
45 (4.1%)
25-34 years
104 (9.6%)
35-44 years
127 (11.7%)
45-54 years
138 (12.7%)
55-64 years
177 (16.3%)
65-74 years
150 (13.8%)
75-84 years
71 (6.5%)
85+ years
14 (1.3%)

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