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

Based on ABS population updates, the Albany Creek statistical area's population is estimated at around 17,527 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,142 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,385 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 17,275 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 242 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,821 persons per square kilometer. Albany Creek's growth rate of 7.0% positions it within 0.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.2%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 51.0%.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the Albany Creek (SA2) expected to expand by 811 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 3.2% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Albany Creek averaged approximately 86 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 434 homes were approved, with an additional 29 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.6 new residents per year arrived for each new home over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $428,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $6.3 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting Albany Creek's residential character. Comparatively, Albany Creek had 21.0% more development per person than Greater Brisbane over this five-year period, offering good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent building activity shows a significant shift towards attached dwellings (91.0%), with detached dwellings comprising only 9.0%. This trend offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, marking a considerable change from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses.

With around 172 people per dwelling approval, Albany Creek exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 557 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand effectively, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Albany Creek has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% 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, 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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The labour market strength in Albany Creek positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Albany Creek has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7%.

As of September 2025, 10,384 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 69.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area showed strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing had limited presence at 4.4% compared to the regional rate of 6.4%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while labour force grew by 5.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data for Queensland as of 25-Nov showed employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albany Creek's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 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

Albany Creek's median income among taxpayers was $62,691 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $82,433 during the same period. These figures were higher than those for Greater Brisbane, which had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest the median income will be approximately $68,904 and the average income around $90,602. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Albany Creek rank between the 74th and 81st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 33.6% of locals (5,889 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels where 33.3% fall into this range. Higher earners make up a substantial portion at 34.2%, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power overall. 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 evaluation, 85.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 14.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types of dwellings. This is compared to Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albany Creek stood at 35.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 49.0% and rented dwellings accounting for 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,037, lower than Brisbane's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Albany Creek was recorded at $440, matching Brisbane's figure. Nationally, Albany Creek's mortgage repayments were higher than 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.2% of all households, including 41.6% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up 18.8%, with lone person households at 17.5% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.9.

Albany Creek shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

University qualifications in Albany Creek (28.8% of residents aged 15+) exceed the SA4 region average (24.9%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 23.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 9.7% 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, operating from March 2022. These stops are served by buses on four different routes, offering a total of 508 weekly passenger trips. As of this data, residents have good accessibility to these services, with an average distance of 277 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 72 trips per day across all routes, which equals about nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Albany Creek's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Albany Creek's health metrics are close to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (10,491 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.4 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 68.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,260 people), which is higher than the 16.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring 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 broader region, with 79.0% born in Australia, 92.6% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 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 (1.1%) and Scottish (8.9%) are proportionally equal with the region, while New Zealand is similarly represented at 1.0%.

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 also exceeds the national average of 38 years by a modest amount. The 55-64 age cohort makes up 12.3% of the population in Albany Creek, notably higher than the Greater Brisbane average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.1% to 6.8% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 9.8% to 8.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Albany Creek, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 147%, reaching 994 people from 403. The demographic shift is led by this age group, with residents aged 65 and older representing 85% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.