Brandon at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,088
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Brandon.
The postcode for Brandon is 4808 (QLD).
Brandon (4808) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Brandon has roughly 1,088 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brandon scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brandon's population at 1,088, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,088
Median age
46
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,088
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Burdekin Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,411
total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brandon.
Local schools for Brandon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brandon State School
Maidavale State School
Ayr State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brandon.
- What is the Brandon postcode?
- Brandon is in the 4808 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Brandon?
- Brandon is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4808, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brandon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Brandon?
- There are 10 schools serving Brandon on this page, including Brandon State School, St Francis Catholic School, Maidavale State School.
- How walkable is Brandon?
- Brandon has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brandon?
- Brandon is close to Ayr, Kalamia, Maidavale, Colevale, Parkside.
- What is the population of Brandon?
- The population of Brandon is approximately 1,088 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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