Branyan is a rural/residential district on the Bundaberg-Childers Road, seven kilometres southwest of central Bundaberg. It is also on the Burnett River and has a flat to undulating landscape.
Branyan is well renowned by locals and visitors alike for its Sandy Hook recreational precinct. The Bundaberg Powerboats host its annual Rum City Powerboat Classic and where locals and visitors participate in various watersports on the river.