Albion (Brisbane - Qld)

Albion lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Albion (Brisbane - Qld) is around 4,085. This figure reflects an increase of 639 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,446. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,118 persons per square kilometer, placing Albion in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 18.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.3%) and state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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 adopted. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in Albion's top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with an expected growth of 1,380 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 33.8% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Albion among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Albion recorded approximately 32 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 160 homes. In FY-26, two approvals have been recorded so far. On average, 4.5 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating demand outpacing supply and potentially putting upward pressure on prices.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $3,068,000, suggesting a focus on premium segment properties. Commercial development approvals in Albion totaled $6.4 million in the current financial year, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion recorded 28.0% higher construction activity per person over the five-year period, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity in Albion consists of 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 22.0% houses. With around 166 people per dwelling approval, Albion exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate Albion will gain approximately 1,380 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and potentially underpinning price growth.

Albion has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Thirty projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Key projects include The Albion-Hudson Road Mixed-Use Development, Platinum at Hamilton (formerly Icon), Brookfield BTR - 11-23 MacArthur Avenue, and Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Albion shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Albion has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 1.5%.

As of December 2025, 2856 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 77.9%. Moderate home working is seen, 23.0% according to Census responses. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Albion specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. However, education & training is under-represented at 6.2%. The area hosts more jobs than residents, with a worker-resident ratio of 1.2. Over one year, employment increased by 1.5% alongside labour force growth of 1.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Brisbane saw higher employment and labour force growth but similar unemployment reduction. Future national employment forecasts suggest Albion's employment could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, varying by industry sector.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Albion's median income among taxpayers is $64,049. The average income is $88,143. This places Albion among the highest in Australia. Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 with an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Albion are approximately $71,325 (median) and $98,156 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals individual earnings in Albion stand out at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,168 weekly). However, household income ranks lower at the 63rd percentile. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 37.6% of the community (1,535 individuals), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 18.3% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Albion features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Albion's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.2% houses and 77.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albion was at 14.1%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (21.6%) or rented (64.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Albion was $1,950, above Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Albion was recorded at $410, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Albion's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Albion features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 48.9% of all households, including 11.2% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 51.1%, with lone person households at 40.8% and group households comprising 10.2%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Albion demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Albion's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 46.4% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage positions Albion strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%).

Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (17.3%). Educational participation is notably high in Albion, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.2% in tertiary education, 5.2% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Albion has 25 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 75 individual routes, facilitating 5,547 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 141 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 68%, followed by train at 17% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 792 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 221 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Albion's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. AreaSearch assessed mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence as standard for both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of Albion's total population of 2,538 people, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.2%) and asthma (8.9%). 70.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Albion has 14.9% of residents aged 65 and over (608 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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, surveyed between 2016 and 2021, had a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets. Of its population, 16.3% spoke languages other than English at home, while 30.2% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Albion, with 41.6% adherents.

Notably, Judaism was disproportionately represented, comprising 0.2% of Albion's population compared to 0.1% regionally. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.2%), Australian (19.1%), and Irish (10.6%). Some ethnic groups showed significant disparities: New Zealanders were equally represented at 1.0%, French were overrepresented at 0.7% compared to regional 0.5%, and Polish residents were also overrepresented at 0.9%.

Albion's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Albion's median age is 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly below Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (28.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population of individuals aged 35 to 44 has grown from 14.8% to 17.0%, while those aged 75 to 84 increased from 5.0% to 6.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 30.8% to 28.5%, and the population aged 5-14 has dropped from 5.5% to 4.2%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Albion, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by a substantial 210%, adding 317 residents to reach a total of 469. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is expected to grow modestly by just 2 people.