Albion

Albion lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Albion's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, stood at 5,026 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 721 people from the 2021 Census count of 4,305, indicating a 16.7% growth since then. This change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 5,026 in June 2025 and an additional 112 validated new addresses since the Census date. Albion's population density ratio of 3,328 persons per square kilometer places it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 16.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (9.3%) and state averages, positioning Albion as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.6% of overall population gains during recent periods in Albion, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, 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 dynamics anticipate a significant increase in Albion's top quartile of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with an expected rise of 1,656 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 33.0% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Albion among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Albion has averaged approximately 32 new dwelling approvals per year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 161 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 5.5 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

This indicates that supply is substantially lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $424,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, $6.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion has similar development levels per person, maintaining market balance with the broader area. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods.

Recent construction comprises 6.0% detached dwellings and 94.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 24.0% houses). This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Albion reflects a highly mature market with approximately 1259 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Albion is forecasted to gain 1,656 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Albion has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include The Albion - Hudson Road Mixed-Use Development, Platinum at Hamilton (formerly Icon), Brookfield BTR - 11-23 MacArthur Avenue, and Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Albion demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Albion has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, with estimated employment growth of 1.7% in the past year. As of December 2025, 3425 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 77.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 23.1% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Albion has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Manufacturing's presence is limited, with 3.9% employment compared to 6.4% regionally. The area hosts more jobs than residents, with 1.1 workers per resident as of the Census. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, while labour force grew by 1.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a 0.1 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albion's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Albion SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $66,275 and an average of $90,947 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $73,804 (median) and $101,279 (average). Census data shows individual earnings at the 89th percentile nationally were $1,161 weekly. The largest income segment comprises 37.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 1,894 residents in this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Albion features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Albion's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 23.9% houses and 76.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albion stood at 15.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.9% and rented ones at 61.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Albion was $410, higher than Brisbane metro's $380 but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Albion's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863.

Albion features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 52.1% of all households, including 13.0% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 47.9%, with lone person households at 37.6% and group households comprising 10.1%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Albion demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Albion, 46.3% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.5% of residents holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 11.5% and certificates for 16.0%. Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.9% in tertiary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing primary education.

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

Albion has 26 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 75 individual routes, collectively offering 5,547 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 150 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 69%, followed by train at 15% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 792 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 213 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Albion is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Albion shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of Albion's total population (3,312 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.6% of residents and asthma impacting 8.7%. Notably, 72.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% reported in Greater Brisbane. Under-65 population health outcomes are above average. Albion has 14.6% of residents aged 65 and over (731 people), with senior health outcomes aligning with national rankings.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Albion was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Albion's cultural diversity surpassed most local markets, with 16.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Albion, accounting for 44.2%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (26.8%), Australian (19.9%), and Irish (10.5%). Some ethnicities showed notable differences: Spanish (Albion 0.7% vs regional 0.4%), New Zealand (Albion 1.0% vs regional 1.0%), and French (Albion 0.7% vs regional 0.5%) were comparable or slightly higher than regional figures.

Albion hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Albion's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (26.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 14.2% to 16.0%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.2% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 28.9% to 26.1% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 7.2% to 5.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Albion's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 212%, adding 355 residents to reach 523. The 0 to 4 group displays more modest growth at 5%, adding only 6 residents.