Moving to Branyan QLD 4670
What the official numbers say about living in Branyan — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,737 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 18% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Branyan grew 40% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,339 → 4,660 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Mandarin, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Branyan sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (94% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bundaberg, 8 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Sugerland Bus Stop, 4.6 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Bundaberg Airport, 3.9 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 294 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools — see them all on the Branyan profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Branyan State School 2.7 km · Avoca State School 4.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Branyan, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet · Eastern Australian Magpie · Magpie-lark · Southern Masked Lapwing.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Branyan, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branyan here | 4,660 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
| Kensington | 722 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Avoca | 4,912 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Sharon | 1,209 | — | 3/10 | 24% |
| Millbank | 2,499 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Svensson Heights | 3,334 | — | 1/10 | 12% |
| Norville | 2,476 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bundaberg — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4670 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Branyan profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 18% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 40% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,339 people to 4,660. It sits about 294 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bundaberg station is roughly 8 km away. Local government is Bundaberg council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Branyan vs Avoca · Branyan vs Millbank.
Nearby guides: Kensington · Avoca · Sharon · Millbank · Svensson Heights · Norville.
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