Algester
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Algester are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Algester's population was around 10,050 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,030 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,020. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,975 in June 2024 and an additional 146 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2,723 persons per square kilometer, placing Algester in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Algester's growth rate of 11.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 68.9%.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends expected an increase just below the median statistical area across the nation by 2041, with Algester expected to increase by 1,338 persons, reflecting a total increase of 12.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Algester when compared nationally

Algester has received approximately 48 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totaling 241 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 3.8 new residents per year. This has led to increased demand for housing, driving price growth and heightened buyer competition.

The average construction cost value of new homes in Algester is around $317,000. In the current financial year, there have been $3.3 million worth of commercial approvals, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Algester has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 49th percentile nationally for assessed areas, offering limited housing choices and supporting demand for existing properties.

Recent construction comprises 71.0% detached dwellings and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Algester's suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 333 people per approval, the market is transitioning. By 2041, Algester is projected to grow by 1,263 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Algester has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could impact the area's performance. Notable ones are Rhythm Court Calamvale, 61 Doulton Street Apartment Development, Brisbane Metro Project - M1 Route, and Parc Calamvale House and Land Development. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Algester recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Algester has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.3% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year.

As of that date, 4827 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane's rate of 64.5%. Key industries for Algester residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services were less represented at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Algester's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Algester had a median taxpayer income of $51,935 and an average of $60,081 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. By September 2025, estimates suggest Algester's median income would be approximately $59,201 and average income $68,486, factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Algester rank modestly, between the 39th and 48th percentiles. The $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 38.5% of the community (3,869 individuals), consistent with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Algester's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.0% houses and 18.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 82.0% houses and 18.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Algester was at 27.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.9% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Algester was $1,750, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,872. Median weekly rent in Algester was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $400. Nationally, Algester's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Algester features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.1% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households at 18.2% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 28.8%, compared to the SA4 region average of 42.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 22.3%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (11.5%), secondary (7.3%), and tertiary (4.6%).

Algester State School and St Stephen's School serve a total of 1,440 students and the area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1061. Both schools offer primary education only, with secondary options available nearby.

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

Algester has 31 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by 8 different routes that together facilitate 1,001 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in the area is rated as good, with residents on average located 239 meters from their nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 143 trips per day, which equates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Algester'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

Algester residents show relatively positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions amongst the general population, albeit higher than national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 50% (~4,974 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0% and 6.7% respectively, while 72.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.2% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 14.7% (1,473 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 12.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Algester is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Algester has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Algester, comprising 45.0% of people. However, there is an overrepresentation in Other religions, which makes up 3.1% of the population compared to 3.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English at 19.4%, Australian at 17.6%, and Other at 14.4%. Notably, Samoan is overrepresented at 1.6% in Algester compared to 1.3% regionally, Korean at 1.7% (vs 1.9%), and Maori at 1.7% (vs 1.4%).

Algester's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Algester's median age in 2021 was 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group constituted 15.5%, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage, while the 55-64 cohort made up 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 10.7% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 9.5% to 7.5%, and the 35-44 group decreased from 17.2% to 16.1%. Population forecasts for Algester in 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 366 people, rising from 1,138 to 1,505, a growth of 32%. Conversely, population declines are forecasted for the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts.