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Albany Creek has an estimated 17,613 residents, up from 16,385 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,228 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 295 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 1,831 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Albany Creek has reached an estimated population of approximately 17,613 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,228 residents (7.5%) compared to the 16,385 recorded in the 2021 Census. This calculation stems from an estimated resident base of 17,345 derived from the ABS ERP figures released in June 2025, coupled with 295 validated new addresses identified since the Census count. Consequently, the local density stands at 1,830 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Albany Creek's 7.5% post-Census increase trails the 9.5% national benchmark by only 2.0 percentage points, underscoring solid demographic momentum. Overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for growth, generating roughly 51.0% of recent population gains, though interstate migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. For local modeling, AreaSearch draws on the ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year). Where gaps exist or for timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (using 2021 baseline figures) are incorporated. Because these state models omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions using proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region series (published in 2023 based on 2022 benchmarks). Looking toward long-term demographic trajectories, the suburb of Albany Creek sits within the bottom quartile of national statistical areas for future expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling forecasting an addition of 645 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 2.1% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
434 new dwellings have been approved in Albany Creek over the past five years, an average of 86 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 81 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the local pipeline has delivered approximately 86 residential approvals per annum, accumulating to an estimated 434 residential dwellings across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 33 approvals have been logged. With an average influx of 1.7 new residents annually per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction aligns closely with local demand to sustain a balanced market, with newly approved dwellings reflecting an average expected construction cost of $494,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $6.3 million during this financial year, reinforcing the district's predominantly residential character.
On a per-capita basis, building activity tracks closely with Greater Brisbane, maintaining steady local supply conditions. The current construction mix is composed of 11.0% detached houses alongside 89.0% medium and high-density housing options. This strong emphasis on medium and higher-density development introduces entry-level opportunities while appealing to investors, downsizers, and first-home buyers. This pattern marks a clear transition from the historical housing stock, which currently stands at 85.0% houses, signaling constrained land availability alongside an evolving appetite for compact, cost-effective residences. With a metric of roughly 191 people per approval, the local property landscape continues its transition toward higher-density living. Demographic projections indicate an anticipated net addition of 377 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly baseline. Prevailing levels of residential building activity appear well-positioned to satisfy this projected demand, preserving favorable buying conditions while providing sufficient capacity should growth outpace baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Albany Creek, worth an estimated $48 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.6 billion. 27 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure additions, major capital works, and planning frameworks play a foundational role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has identified 15 notable projects positioned to influence the area, highlighted by initiatives such as Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6, Eatons Crossing Village, Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment, and the Brendale Energex Substation Upgrade.
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Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6
Final stages of the long-running Albany Links residential estate delivering premium land lots with elevated views, directly bordering Eatons Hill to the immediate south-east.
Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment
Completed refurbishment of Albany Creek Village Shopping Centre including centre upgrades, new signage and amenities, and a $7m Coles refurbishment with upgraded click and collect facilities.
Albany Creek Central Shopping Centre Upgrade
Refurbishment and rebranding of the former Woolworths Marketplace to Albany Creek Central, including enclosure of the forecourt to create an internal mall, amenities upgrade, facade refresh, new Woolworths online pick-up area, signage and carpark upgrades. Centre management by Savills.
Eatons Crossing Village
Eatons Crossing Village is a masterplanned residential community by Elm Properties at Eatons Hill. The estate will deliver around 450 homes through a mix of residential lots and townhomes together with parks, open space and community infrastructure. Civil works and staged residential construction continue, with completed stages occupied and additional releases progressing.
Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS)
Supernode is a $3 billion sustainable hyperscale data centre campus and one of the largest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the National Electricity Market. Located on a 30-hectare site adjacent to the South Pine substation, the project features a planned IT capacity of up to 500 MW. The integrated BESS has a total capacity of 780 MW / 3,073 MWh across three stages. Stage 1 (260 MW / 619 MWh) commenced commercial operations in February 2026, while Stage 2 (260 MW / 1,090 MWh) began commissioning in early 2026.Stage 3 is currently under construction. The project is a critical hub for Queensland's energy transition, providing grid stability and hosting high-performance computing workloads.
Grevillea on Graham
Boutique estate by Ausbuild with 29 homesites (approx. 500-663 sqm) in a quiet Bridgeman Downs pocket. Active sales with house-and-land packages; local streets and lots delivered in stages. Close to parks, schools and major retail with convenient access to transport.
Grevillea on Idonia
Limited-release boutique land estate by Ausbuild comprising 11 premium homesites at the end of Idonia Street in Bridgeman Downs. Marketing and sales are active and operational works have been decided by Brisbane City Council, indicating civil construction. Lots feature wide frontages and direct access to nearby parkland and Cabbage Tree Creek reserve.
Beckett Road Subdivision
Approved reconfiguration of lots to create a 17-lot residential subdivision over approximately 2.01 hectares at 357-365 Beckett Road, Bridgeman Downs. Application A006180740 was decided (approved) by Brisbane City Council with DAJMO Pty Ltd as applicant and Saunders Havill Group as consultant. Lots range roughly from 400 m2 to around 1,059 m2, targeting premium infill housing supply in Brisbane's north.
10,337 residents of Albany Creek are employed, from a labour force of 10,555. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 73.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 14,260, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a highly educated workforce with strong engagement across essential service industries, maintaining a very low unemployment rate of 2.1% and achieving 0.5% in estimated employment growth across the preceding twelve months according to AreaSearch's statistical area aggregation. As of March 2026, employed residents count 10,337, with local joblessness sitting 2.3% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane, alongside an active labour force participation rate of 73.8% (outperforming the 70.1% regional figure). Census records show that 21.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Public administration & safety stands out as a key local specialization, where the workforce concentration is 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, manufacturing demonstrates a lighter footprint, accounting for 4.4% of resident workers against 6.4% across the wider region. Given the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood, internal employment capacity remains limited based on the ratio of local working positions to resident employees. Drawing on SALM and ABS statistical datasets, the past 12-month period saw employment increase by 0.5% as the labour pool expanded by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the jobless rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane registered a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% expansion in its labour force, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Further context regarding prospective occupational demand is provided by national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. When applied across five-year and ten-year intervals to the local occupational structure, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, mirroring broader nationwide growth expectations of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (these modeled figures represent a direct sectoral weighting extrapolation without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Albany Creek is $2,267 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $954 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,691 a year against an average of $82,433. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer earnings of $62,691 and an average of $82,433. These figures place the area well above national standards and exceed the respective Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, present values are estimated at approximately $69,813 for the median and $91,797 for the average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit comfortably between the 74th and 81st percentiles across the country.
In terms of earnings distribution, 33.6% of the workforce (comprising 5,917 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the 33.3% regional benchmark. Furthermore, 34.2% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underscoring solid discretionary spending capacity. Residents retain 86.7% of their earnings after servicing residential costs, while the area secures a place in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Albany Creek had 5,769 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,037 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census structural profiles indicate that separate houses account for 85.1% of local dwellings, with the remaining 14.9% consisting of semi-detached, apartment, and other residential formats, compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other formats throughout the Brisbane metropolitan area. Outright home ownership is notably pronounced at 35.0%, outstripping broader metropolitan averages, while mortgaged properties represent 49.0% and rental accommodation comprises 16.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $2,037 and weekly rental rates average $440, both exceeding the Brisbane metro marks of $1,863 and $380 respectively. When compared nationwide, local mortgage obligations surpass the national average of $1,863, with local rental costs substantially higher than the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Albany Creek counted 5,769 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,201 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the overwhelming majority of households at 81.2%, split between couples with children at 41.6%, couples without children at 28.0%, and single-parent arrangements at 10.7%. Non-family living situations make up 18.8%, consisting of single-occupant homes at 17.5% and shared group residences at 1.3%. The typical household accommodates 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.8% of adults in Albany Creek hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 23.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,919 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,064 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment among residents aged 15 and over is strong, with 28.8% holding university degrees, surpassing the SA4 regional benchmark of 24.9%. Bachelor qualifications account for 20.1% of the adult community, complemented by postgraduate degrees at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 36.2% of persons aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including 23.1% with certificates and 13.1% possessing advanced diplomas. Formal academic participation encompasses 30.0% of the local population. Within this cohort, primary school attendees represent 10.2%, secondary students make up 9.7%, and tertiary learners comprise 5.5%.
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Getting around Albany Creek means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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68.5% of residents in Albany Creek report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health outcomes align closely with broader Australian averages across standard mortality and morbidity measures, though health vulnerabilities are slightly more pronounced within older age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing roughly 60% of residents (10,543 people), significantly outpacing the 55.8% proportion recorded across Greater Brisbane. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most commonly reported health concerns, affecting 8.4 and 7.9% of the population respectively, while 68.5% of residents report having no long-term medical ailments compared to 69.2% regionally. Health metrics among residents under 65 are particularly robust.
Seniors aged 65 and above account for 18.9% of the population (3,328 people), which sits above the 15.0% regional level, with older demographics encountering specific medical challenges that track somewhat lower against national rankings than the younger cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Albany Creek is largely Australian-born, at 79.0% of residents, with 8.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics closely mirror regional patterns, with 79.0% of residents Australian-born, 92.6% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.0% utilizing English exclusively at home. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, representing 57.9% of the community compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the dominant heritages are English at 29.8%, Australian at 26.2%, and Irish at 9.9%. Other notable ethnic backgrounds include Scottish at 8.9% (compared to 7.4% regionally), South Australian at 1.1% (versus 0.6% regionally), and New Zealand at 1.0% (matching the 1.0% regional rate).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Albany Creek is 40. 24.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution aligns very closely with Greater Brisbane across broad brackets, with the maximum divergence between any cohort being 8.0 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years above the Greater Brisbane Census benchmark of 36. Since that count, senior cohorts aged 65+ expanded from 16.2% of the population to an estimated 18.9%. By 2041, the largest demographic gain will occur within this 65+ cohort, increasing by 1,117 residents (34%) to reach 4,446. Conversely, numbers for young to middle-aged adults as well as children and young adults are forecast to contract over the corresponding timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Albany Creek
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 10 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Dec 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 295 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,385 at the 2021 Census → 17,613 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30020). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.