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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Albany Creek is around 17,613, reflecting a 7.5% increase since the 2021 Census figure of 16,385 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 17,345 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 295 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,830 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Albany Creek's growth rate positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the national average (9.3%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area.

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. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 682 persons, reflecting a total gain of 2.4% over the 16 years.

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

Albany Creek averaged approximately 86 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 434 homes were approved, with an additional 33 approved in FY-26 thus far. Each year, about 1.6 new residents arrived per new home over the past five financial years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand dynamic, supporting stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties was $428,000, suggesting developers target premium market segments with higher-end properties. In FY-26, approximately $6.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albany Creek has seen slightly more development activity, about 22.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice and supports existing property values.

New building activity shows a significant shift towards attached dwellings, with approximately 91.0% of approvals for this type compared to just 9.0% for detached dwellings. This change from the current housing mix (85.0% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Albany Creek has around 172 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics. Population forecasts suggest Albany Creek will gain approximately 414 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones 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 2.1% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 10,346 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 74.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Based on Census responses, 21.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents were 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, with 4.4% employment compared to 6.4% regionally. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, while labour force increased by 1.7%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Albany Creek. These projections estimated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. 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, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Albany Creek had an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $62,691 and the average income stood at $82,433. These figures compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,813 (median) and $91,797 (average) as of March 2026. Census data revealed household, family, and personal incomes all ranked highly in Albany Creek, between the 74th and 81st percentiles nationally. Income analysis showed that the predominant cohort spanned 33.6% of locals (5,917 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category. This reflected patterns seen at regional levels where 33.3% similarly occupied this range. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 34.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 86.7% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albany Creek was at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.0% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,037, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Albany Creek was recorded at $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 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% of the total. 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

Albany Creek residents aged 15+ with university qualifications (28.8%) 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 held by 36.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 23.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.2%), secondary (9.7%), and tertiary (5.5%).

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 within its boundaries, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that collectively facilitate 508 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 277 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for residents, used by 89% of them. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Albany Creek, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census data, 21.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately nine weekly trips per individual 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's health data shows positive results, with mortality rates and health conditions largely matching national averages. Common health condition prevalence is low among the general population but higher among at-risk older cohorts compared to national figures.

Private health cover stands at 60% of Albany Creek's total population (10,543 people), exceeding Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.4% and 7.9% respectively. Notably, 68.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. While health outcomes among seniors present challenges, they 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, born in Australia, is approximately 79.0%. The majority are citizens, around 92.6%, with English being the primary language spoken at home by about 92.0%. Christianity is the prevalent religion, comprising roughly 57.9% of Albany Creek's population, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.8%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (9.9%). Notably, South Australian ancestry is higher at 1.1%, New Zealand remains similar at 1.0%, and Scottish ancestry is slightly elevated at 8.9%.

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. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Albany Creek at 12.3%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.1% to 7.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.9% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 9.8% to 8.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Albany Creek. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 125%, reaching 1,030 people from 457. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 83% of the anticipated population growth, while the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.