Albany Creek

Albany Creek is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Albany Creek's population was 16,410 people as per the 2021 Census. By May 2026, it had increased to around 17,637, a rise of 1,227 people (7.5%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,369 in June 2025 and an additional 295 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 1,803 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Albany Creek's growth rate of 7.5% since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.7% to overall population gains in recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Future population projections anticipate lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas, with Albany Creek expected to expand by 673 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 2.3% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Albany Creek among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Albany Creek has received approximately 86 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25434 homes were approved, with an additional 33 approved in FY-26 to date. Each year, on average, 1.6 people move to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions, with new dwellings valued at approximately $328,000 on average. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaling $6.3 million have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albany Creek has recorded a 21.0% higher construction rate per person over the past five years, offering good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. New developments consist of 9.0% standalone homes and 91.0% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This shift from the area's current 85.0% houses indicates decreasing developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles.

With around 226 people per dwelling approval, Albany Creek shows a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 405 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Albany Creek has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could impact the area, with major ones including Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6, Eatons Crossing Village, Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment, and Brendale Energex Substation Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Albany Creek performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Albany Creek has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.1% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 1.7%.

In comparison to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%, Albany Creek's unemployment rate is 2.0% lower, and its workforce participation rate is higher at 75.1%. According to Census responses in 2026, 21.1% of residents work from home. Employment concentrations are in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 4.4%, compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force also grew by 1.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.8%. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Albany Creek's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, considering its current industry mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Albany Creek SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $65,841 and an average income of $86,363 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By March 2026, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36%, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,321 (median) and $96,174 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Albany Creek's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 74th and 81st percentiles. Income distribution showed that 33.5% of residents (5,908 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to the broader metropolitan region at 33.3%. Economic strength was evident with 34.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting increased consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 86.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Albany Creek is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Albany Creek's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albany Creek was at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.0% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Albany Creek was $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Albany Creek's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,037 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Albany Creek features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.2% of all households, including 41.6% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 17.5% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Albany Creek exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualifications in Albany Creek (28.6% of residents aged 15+) exceed the SA4 region average (24.9%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 23.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Albany Creek has 51 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 508 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transports is rated as good, with residents on average being located 280 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outwards, primarily using cars (89%). On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Albany Creek, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 21.1% of residents work from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 72 trips per day, equating to approximately nine weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Albany Creek is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Albany Creek exhibits superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 62% of Albany Creek's total population (10,934 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.4% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The under-65 population in Albany Creek shows better-than-average health outcomes. However, the area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.0% (3,343 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Albany Creek ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Albany Creek, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 79.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.6% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 57.9%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane (surveyed June 2016). The top three ancestry groups were English (29.8%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.9%).

Notable differences existed in South Australian (1.1% vs regional 0.6%), New Zealand (1.0% vs 1.0%), and Scottish (8.9% vs 7.4%) representation.

Albany Creek's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Albany Creek is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Albany Creek at 12.2%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.8%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.1% to 6.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.9% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 9.8% to 8.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Albany Creek. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 124%, reaching 1,008 people from 449. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 83% of anticipated growth. However, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.