Albany Creek
Statistical Area - sa2

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 as of the 2021 Census. By November 2025, it had increased to around 17,551, a rise of 1,141 people (7.0%). This growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 17,299 in June 2024 and 242 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density as of November 2025 was approximately 1,794 persons per square kilometer. Albany Creek's 7.0% growth rate since the census is close to the SA3 area's 7.4%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed about 51.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Future population projections anticipate lower quartile growth nationally; Albany Creek is expected to grow by 811 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 3.2% over the 17-year period.

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, totalling 434 homes. As of FY26, 28 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per year for each new home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $328,000.

In FY26, there have been $6.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albany Creek shows moderately higher development activity, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. Recent construction comprises 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 85.0% houses). This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 226 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth.

Population forecasts indicate Albany Creek will gain 559 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6, Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment, and Brendale Energex Substation Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Albany Creek rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Albany Creek has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors being well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, and there was an estimated employment growth of 6.8% over the past year as of June 2025.

There are 10,439 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is at 69.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a particularly notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Albany Creek's workforce compared to 6.4% in Greater Brisbane. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 6.8%, while labour force increased by 7.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Albany Creek. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Albany Creek's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Albany Creek had a median taxpayer income of $62,691 and an average income of $82,433. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,461 (median) and $93,965 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data ranks Albany Creek's household, family, and personal incomes between the 74th and 82nd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 33.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the broader area at 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 34.2% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Albany Creek, as per the latest Census data, 85.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 14.9% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Brisbane metropolitan area had 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albany Creek stood at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.0% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Albany Creek was $440, matching Brisbane metro's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Albany Creek's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.9.

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 the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 13.0% and certificates for 23.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education. Albany Creek has five schools with a combined enrollment of 3,919 students. The area's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1064). The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. Albany Creek functions as an education hub with 22.5 school places per 100 residents – significantly higher than the regional average of 8.3 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in Albany Creek shows that there are currently 51 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 4 individual routes providing service to these stops. The combined weekly passenger trips across all routes amount to 508.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 280 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 72 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Albany Creek's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Albany Creek residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher than national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (10,758 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.4% and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 68.5% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane.

The area has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,248 people), higher than the 16.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Albany Creek records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Albany Creek's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region's average, with 79.1% of its population born in Australia and 92.6% being citizens. English is spoken exclusively at home by 92.0% of residents. Christianity dominates Albany Creek's religious landscape, accounting for 57.9%, compared to 52.9% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.8%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.9%). Notably, South African ancestry is slightly higher at 1.1% in Albany Creek versus the regional average of 1.0%, while New Zealand and Scottish ancestries remain consistent with regional averages at 1.0% and 8.9% respectively.

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, Albany Creek has a notably higher percentage of individuals aged 55-64 (12.3%) and a lower percentage of those aged 25-34 (8.8%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group grew from 5.1% to 6.8% of Albany Creek's population, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 9.8% to 8.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Albany Creek. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 148%, reaching 996 people from 401, with residents aged 65 and older representing 85% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.