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Brandon, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Brandon is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,072. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,072 Population 0/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
44.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,756 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,756 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Brandon

Brandon is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Brandon had a population of 1,088 people.

People

Population1,072
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,756
Per Capita$25,756
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership76.8%
Housing Units429

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,072
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-19.5539°, 147.3530°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation44.4 inches (1,128 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,756
Median Age46.0 years

About Brandon

Brandon is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,072. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Brandon has a population of 1,072 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,693.5 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,072
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
8,693.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Brandon vs Australia Average

The median household income in Brandon is $25,756, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,756 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $495, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Brandon vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,756
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,756
Avg Weekly Wage$495

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brandon is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 76.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 429 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.8%
Owner-Occupied76.8%
Renter-Occupied23.2%
Housing Units429

Property Tax

Climate in Brandon

Brandon has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.7°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 824 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 23.4° / 31.8° 248.2
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.1° 253.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 31.2° 118.4
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.8° 33.0
May 22°C / 72°F 16.2° / 27.7° 14.5
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.7° 23.3
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 12.7° / 25.6° 18.3
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.7° 7.9
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 15.7° / 28.7° 8.7
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 18.8° / 30.3° 14.2
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 20.9° / 31.6° 18.1
Dec 27.5°C / 82°F 22.6° / 32.4° 65.6
Brandon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area8,693.5 sq mi (22,516.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-19.5539°N, 147.3530°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.84"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 147 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 73 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 127 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 78 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 68 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 131 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 226 km
2010 Ului Category 1 129 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 231 km
2006 Larry Category 4 230 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 78 km
1991 Joy Category 1 274 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 17 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
March 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in

Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Brandon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brandon State School
Maidavale State School
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Radio Stations near Brandon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sweet FM 97.1MHz Community Radio Burdekin Queensland classic rock, community radio AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Brandon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burdekin Library0.0
Home Hill Branch Library0.0

Hotels in Brandon

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Brandon

Restaurants in Brandon

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brandon Tavern

Cafes in Brandon

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JCs Cafe
Little Leaves

Airports Near Brandon

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke FieldSmall Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Donnington AirparkSmall Airport
Hillsborough AirstripSmall Airport
Home Hill AerodromeSmall Airport
Johnnycake HomesteadSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Ravenswood Gold mineSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brandon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brandon LPO

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brandon

What is the population of Brandon?

Brandon has a population of 1,072 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,693.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Brandon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,756, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brandon?

Brandon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches.

How is the job market in Brandon?

The job market in Brandon is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $495. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brandon?

The median home value in Brandon is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 76.8%.

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