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 as of February 2026 is approximately 17,562, reflecting a growth of 1,152 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 7.0% rise from the previous figure of 16,410. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,299 as of June 2024 and an additional 245 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,795 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Albany Creek's growth rate of 7.0% since the census is close to that of its SA3 area (7.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilized. Looking ahead, population projections anticipate lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation. Albany Creek is expected to grow by 811 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 3.1% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Albany Creek has seen approximately 86 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 434 homes. Up to FY26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per newly constructed home each year between FY21 and FY25. This balance suggests stable market conditions with an average dwelling construction cost of $328,000.

In FY26, commercial approvals reached $6.3 million, indicating Albany Creek's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, development activity in Albany Creek is 21.0% higher per capita over the past five years. Recent construction comprises 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from the current 85.0% houses. This change may reflect diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Albany Creek has around 226 people per dwelling approval, leaving room for growth.

By 2041, the population is projected to increase by 548 residents based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Albany Creek has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may impact this region. Key projects include 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 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 well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%.

There were 10,402 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 1.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 76.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 21.1% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Public administration & safety had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Manufacturing was under-represented at 4.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 4.7% and labour force by 5.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a drop in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered insights into potential future demand within Albany Creek. These projections estimated local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against Albany Creek's employment mix.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Albany Creek SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $65,841. The average income stood at $86,363. Nationally, these figures are high compared to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,366 (median) and $94,922 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Albany Creek, between the 74th and 81st percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 33.5% of the population (5,883 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident through 34.2% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting 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

Albany Creek's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 85.1% houses with 14.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albany Creek was 35.0%, with mortgaged properties at 49.0% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent in Albany Creek was $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Albany Creek's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $440 against 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 comprise the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 17.5% and group households at 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

Albany Creek residents aged 15+ with university qualifications (28.6%) 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, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (23.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.2%), secondary (9.6%), and tertiary (5.5%).

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 area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 280 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this predominantly residential area commute outwards, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 89%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 21.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 72 trips per day, translating to approximately nine weekly trips per individual 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 shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment 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 in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 62% of Albany Creek's total population (10,888 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.4 and 7.9% of residents respectively. About 68.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,398 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, 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 in Albany Creek, accounting for 57.9%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.8%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.9%).

Notably, South African ancestry stood at 1.1%, higher than the regional average of 0.6%. New Zealand ancestry was also present at 1.0%, matching the regional figure, while Scottish ancestry was slightly higher at 8.9% compared to the regional average of 7.4%.

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. It also modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Albany Creek at 7.2%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 7.2% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 9.8% to 8.3%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 13.2% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Albany Creek. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 126% (an increase of 555 people, reaching 996 from 440). Demographic aging will continue as residents aged 65 and older represent 82% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.