Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Albion (Brisbane - Qld) has an estimated 4,084 residents, up 18.5% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Albion (Brisbane - Qld).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Albion (Brisbane - Qld) lies 4.6 kilometres north-northeast of the Brisbane CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, its population is estimated at around 4,084 as of Aug 2026, a figure derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, which are released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. That represents an increase of 638 people (18.5%) since the 2021 Census, when 3,446 people were recorded. Population density and growth drivers are well above average, and development activity and population drivers are likewise well above average, with a clear trend toward high-density living.
Residents include a high proportion of young adults alongside a substantial working-age population, while elderly residents are largely living in lone person households and group households. The area is exceptionally well educated. In terms of population growth, the suburb ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Albion (Brisbane - Qld) lies 4.6 kilometres north-northeast of the Brisbane CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, its population is estimated at around 4,084 as of Aug 2026, a figure derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, which are released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. That represents an increase of 638 people (18.5%) since the 2021 Census, when 3,446 people were recorded. Population density and growth drivers are well above average, and development activity and population drivers are likewise well above average, with a clear trend toward high-density living.
Residents include a high proportion of young adults alongside a substantial working-age population, while elderly residents are largely living in lone person households and group households. The area is exceptionally well educated. In terms of population growth, the suburb ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,861 in 2006 and 4,081 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,084 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 30.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 37.6%.
Albion (Brisbane - Qld) ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education and the 97th for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Albion (Brisbane - Qld) is $670 a week, up 9.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 7% above Greater Brisbane.
7% above Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Units: $384 in 2017, $676 in 2026. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $670 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $676 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Brisbane Inner - North | $614 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Brisbane Inner - North, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Brisbane Inner City | $628 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Brisbane Inner City, over 12 months | +9.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 146 tracked applications: 109 approved, 23 under assessment, 14 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 9 projects in Albion (Brisbane - Qld) (1 under construction) and 109 more in the surrounding area.
A major transit-oriented mixed-use development on the former Albion Flour Mill site. The project features two residential towers of 18 to 20 storeys containing 456 build-to-rent apartments. The ground level includes 4,228 sqm of retail space, anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, BWS, and specialty retail tenancies.
14-level commercial office tower (14,307sqm) designed by Cox Architecture. Final component of Hamilton Harbour development with ground floor retail, rooftop terrace, 170 car parks. Pre-leased to CIMIC Group companies.
Approved 17-storey mixed-use residential tower development comprising 199 apartments located at 4 Higgs Street and 11 Sandgate Road. The development includes ground-floor retail/dining spaces, SOHO live-work units, rooftop communal amenities, and basement parking adjacent to Breakfast Creek.
Delivery of 201 social and affordable apartments by Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) in partnership with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area at 11 Karakul Road, Hamilton.
Albion Exchange is a 1.0 billion dollar, 10-stage transit-oriented development (TOD) by Geon Property, spanning a 4-hectare state-owned site. The project integrates major rail infrastructure upgrades for Albion Train Station with a vibrant mixed-use precinct.
Red & Co's $800 million two-tower Duet Portside development at Northshore Hamilton, acquired from Brookfield Asset Management in April 2026. Stage one, Duet Porta, is a 25-storey tower delivering 200 premium residences across one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with builder 5Point appointed and completion targeted Q2 2028.
A collection of 42 subtropical sky homes in Brisbane's inner north-east suburb of Albion, offering two-storey residences with three or four bedrooms.
Premium residential development featuring luxury apartments with river and city views. High-end finishes and resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and rooftop terrace. Located in the heart of Hamilton's prestigious riverside precinct.
Market Central Lutwyche is a neighbourhood shopping centre on Lutwyche Road in Brisbane's inner north, anchored by Coles, Woolworths and ALDI. The centre was acquired by a fund managed by HMC Capital, formerly HomeCo, in 2024 for about $119 million.
Multi-stage revitalisation of the heritage-listed Breakfast Creek Hotel including refurbishment of the Spanish Garden Steakhouse, new dining facilities, hospitality upgrades and future accommodation and function improvements while retaining the hotel's heritage significance.
Aire Newstead is an 11 level boutique apartment building by HG Developments delivering 40 large luxury 2 and 3 bedroom residences with multipurpose rooms, expansive balconies and premium finishes in the riverside suburb of Newstead.
A $300 million masterplanned community by Cedar Woods in Wooloowin, 5km from Brisbane CBD, on the former Holy Cross Laundry site (3.5ha). Features three-bedroom townhomes and over 200 apartments across three buildings (with the first building, 'Vera', having reached its topping out milestone), restored heritage residences in the 1800s laundry building, a…
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Estimated completion year of the 51 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 16, 2027 14, 2028 6, 2029 2, 2030 3, 2031 2, 2032 2, 2033 1, 2034 1, 2035 0, 2036 1. 31 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 146 substantial development applications lodged in and around Albion (Brisbane - Qld) over the past 5 years, 25 in the last 12 months; 23 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 9, 2022 24, 2023 22, 2024 38, 2025 34, 2026 (to Oct) 19.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 146 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 25 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 17.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 62 | ABS building approvals | 66th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 109 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 23 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Albion include: The Albion - Hudson Road Mixed-Use Development (Approved); Nouveau Albion (Construction); Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area (Northshore Brisbane) (Construction); KSD2 Hamilton Harbour Office Tower (Approved); and Breakfast Creek Hotel Revitalisation (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Albion spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Business Parks & Technology Hubs, among others.
The suburb of Albion ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Albion among the top 13% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Albion area has seen 149 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Albion's current population of 4,084 has been supported by 62 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Albion has seen 17.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 53 people in the suburb of Albion, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Albion's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 62, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Albion has grown by approximately 718 people, while 311 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Albion lies within the top 6% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,084 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +18.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,106 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 86th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +3.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +5.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,446 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 638 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +4.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.31 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Albion was estimated to be approximately 4,084 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,081 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of albion has added approximately 638 people and shown a 18.51% increase from the 3,446 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Albion is estimated at 3,118 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Albion has shown a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Albion is driven by: Overseas migration (59.0%), Interstate migration (26.0%), Natural increase (15.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 59.0% of overall population gains.
Albion's young demographic places it in the bottom 14% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 14th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 6.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 43.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 66.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 33 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 30.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 4.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Albion at 33 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 33 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 33 years as at August 2026, Albion is 3 years younger than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 5 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Albion compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 30.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Albion compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 3.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Albion show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (3.6% vs 1.8%) and 25-34 year-olds (30.7% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age groups are 5-14 year-olds (3.8% vs 12.3%) and 0-4 year-olds (3.1% vs 5.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 6.9% of the population in the suburb of Albion as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.0% of the population in the suburb of Albion as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $70,147 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 84th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $94,348 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,972 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,168 | 2021 Census, weekly | 89th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 26.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,528 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 16.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Albion is approximately $75,134. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $70,147.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Albion is approximately $101,056. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $94,348.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Albion is approximately $75,134 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $70,147 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Albion is approximately $101,056 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $94,348 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Albion's households (~37.6% / 631 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Albion is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 37.6% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Albion is $1,972/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Albion is $2,528/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Albion is $1,168/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Albion is among the highest in Australia, with the median assessed at $70,147 while the average income stands at $94,348. This contrasts to Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $61,668 and an average income of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $75,134 (median) and $101,056 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Albion is $6,984 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of albion's disposable income is $6,984 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Albion exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 78.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,887 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,056 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,995 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Albion has approximately 2,887 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.6%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Albion stands at 3.6%, which is 0.7 percentage points below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Albion is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.6% of employment), professional & technical (13.2%), and retail trade (8.1%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and construction.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Albion has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Albion is 78.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of albion shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 13.2% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of albion's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Albion demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 33.5% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 46.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 17.3% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.2% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 24.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 13.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
46.4% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Albion have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
24.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Albion have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of albion ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Albion are: Bachelor Degree (33.5%), Certificate (17.3%), Advanced Diploma (12.0%).
27.9% of the population in the suburb of Albion is currently engaged in formal education, including 5.2% in primary school, 2.4% in secondary school, 13.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
Albion features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 1.9 people | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 40.8% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 29.5% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,677 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,987 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 48.9% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 0.8 per family | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Albion had 1,677 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 18.5% to an estimated 1,987 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Albion is 1.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 48.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (40.8%), group households (10.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 820 family households, couples with children account for 11.2% of all households, couples without children at home 29.5%, and single parent families 5.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Albion shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 40.8% (versus 23.6% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 48.9% compared to 71.7% in Greater Brisbane. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Marriage patterns reveal 27.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 55.3% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 40.8% of all households in the suburb of Albion, higher than the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 10.2% of households, above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Albion was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 30.2% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 16.3% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 83.7% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 79.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 69.8% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
Albion was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 16.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.2% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Albion, at 41.6% of people, although more residents (52.4%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Albion are English, comprising 27.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.1% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Albion (vs 1.0% across Greater Brisbane), French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
30.2% of the suburb of Albion population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
16.3% of the population in the suburb of Albion speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
1.2% of the suburb of Albion population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
79.5% of the suburb of Albion population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Albion features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 64.2% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 14.1% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 74.2% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 21.6% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $410 | 2021 Census, weekly | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 38th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Albion, 14.1% of homes are owned outright, 21.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 64.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 22.2% of dwellings in the suburb of Albion are houses.
In the suburb of Albion, 74.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 3.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Albion stands at 14.1%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Albion is $1,950, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Albion is $1,561, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Albion, households with mortgages typically spend 22.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Albion is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Albion shows mortgage holders spending 22.8% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 20.8% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Albion consists of 22.2% detached houses, 3.4% semi-detached dwellings, 74.2% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Albion consumes approximately 18.3% of median household income ($8,539 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Albion show attached dwellings contributing 97% of approvals compared to 78% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 3% of applications versus 22% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Albion is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
Albion's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 62.9% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.7% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 75.2% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
Around 62.9% of people in the suburb of Albion are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Albion, 3.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
8.9% of people in the suburb of Albion are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.6% of the suburb of Albion population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.0% of people in the suburb of Albion have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Albion, 62.9% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest pharmacy is 338 m away and the nearest GP 443 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 84 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 84th percentile nationally |
| Nearest pharmacy | 338 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 443 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 443 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 460 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 548 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 557 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 829 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Albion among the top 13% of areas assessed nationwide.
Albion has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 3% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Albion (Brisbane - Qld) is $670 a week, +9.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Albion lies within the top 6% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Albion's young demographic places it in the bottom 14% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Albion exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
Albion demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Albion features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Albion was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Albion features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
Albion's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
Transport in Albion (Brisbane - Qld): transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Albion (Brisbane - Qld) has an estimated 4,084 residents, up 18.5% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Albion (Brisbane - Qld).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Albion (Brisbane - Qld).
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Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30024). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Albion (Brisbane - Qld) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Albion (Brisbane - Qld) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 23.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
