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 is estimated at 17,536 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase of 1,151 people since the 2021 Census. The suburb had a population of 16,385 in 2021. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 17,275 following examination of ABS data released June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Albany Creek's population density is 1,822 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 7.0% growth since census is comparable to its SA3 area's growth of 7.4%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains recently.

All drivers of growth were 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilised. Demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas, with Albany Creek expected to expand by 809 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 3.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Albany Creek had approximately 86 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 434 homes. By FY26, 30 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 was 1.6 people. This suggests a balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions with new dwellings averaging $428,000 in construction cost value, indicating a focus on premium properties.

Commercial development approvals this financial year totalled $6.3 million, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albany Creek has an elevated construction rate of 21.0% per person over the past five years. New building activity comprises 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses. This change may reflect reduced development sites availability and evolving lifestyle demands. Albany Creek has around 172 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics.

Population forecasts predict an increase of 548 residents by 2041. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Key initiatives 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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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Albany Creek performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Albany Creek has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%. As of December 2025, 10,344 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.0%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 75.4%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. According to Census responses, 21.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area had a notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing had limited presence, with only 4.4% of employment compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, and labour force grew by 1.7%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and the labour force grow by 3.0%, with a slight fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Albany Creek's employment mix suggests 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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch, released for the financial year ending June 2023, shows Albany Creek's median income among taxpayers is $62,691. The average income in Albany Creek is $82,433. Both figures are among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since June 2023, estimated current incomes would be approximately $68,904 (median) and $90,602 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Albany Creek rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 81st percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.6% of locals (5,892 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort also represents 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 34.2% of households earning high weekly incomes 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Albany Creek was $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Albany Creek's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above 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, 28.0% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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 larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

In Albany Creek, 28.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, slightly higher than the SA4 region average of 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 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (23.1%). Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This comprises 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 508 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is considered good, with residents on average located 277 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Albany Creek, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 89%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than 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.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 72 trips per day, equating to roughly nine weekly trips per 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 positive health outcomes, according to area-specific data analysis. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national averages, but common health issues are less prevalent among the general population.

However, risk cohorts demonstrate higher prevalence compared to national figures. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 60% of Albany Creek's total population (10,497 people), surpassing Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and asthma are most common, affecting 8.4% and 7.9% respectively. 68.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Senior health outcomes present challenges but rank lower nationally 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 population showed cultural diversity similar to the wider region, with 79.0% born in Australia, 92.6% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 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 Australian ancestry was higher in Albany Creek at 1.1% versus 0.6% regionally, New Zealand was at 1.0%, and Scottish was at 8.9% compared to 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 and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albany Creek has a notably higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (7.3% locally) but a lower percentage of those aged 25-34 (8.4%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 7.3% of Albany Creek's population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 9.8% to 8.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Albany Creek. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 121%, reaching 1,009 people from 455. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 81% of the population growth, while the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.