[6] In the 2011 census, Brendale recorded a population of 1,847 people, 51% female and 49% male.

The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 10%, India 3.8%, England 3.5%, Philippines 1.5%, Fiji 0.9%.

83% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.8% Punjabi, 0.9% Tagalog, 0.9% Hindi, 0.8% Shona, 0.8% Japanese.

The Bunya Park Drive Convenience Centre, containing the Eatons Hill Hotel and Function Centre in Brendale is a trade, enterprise, retail and services zone providing services for the neighbouring Albany Creek, Eatons Hill and wider communities.

The nearest secondary schools are in Strathpine, Albany Creek and Bray Park.