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

Albion's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 4,047 people. This reflects a growth of 601 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,446. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,868 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ABS ERP data release and an additional 112 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,089 persons per square kilometer, placing Albion (Brisbane - Qld) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 17.4% growth since the 2021 Census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state levels, 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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Examining future population trends, a significant increase is forecasted for Albion (Brisbane - Qld), with an expected rise of 1,461 persons to reach 5,508 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 31.8% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Albion recorded approximately 31 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 155 homes from FY20-FY24. As of FY26, two approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which typically influences prices positively and increases competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $3,068,000, reflecting a focus on premium properties. Commercial development approvals totalled $6.4 million in FY26. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion's construction activity is 27.0% higher per person over the five-year period, supporting property values and offering good buyer choice despite recent slowdowns. New building activity favours townhouses or apartments (95.0%) over detached dwellings (5.0%), creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

With around 192 people per dwelling approval, Albion exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate Albion will gain 1,288 residents by 2041, maintaining reasonable construction pace with projected growth despite increasing competition among buyers as population increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are 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. Further details on these projects are provided below.

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

Albion has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 2,824 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Albion is 74.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. Albion specializes particularly in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, education & training is under-represented, at 6.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.4%. The area hosts more jobs than residents, with a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.2. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 3.3%, while the labour force grew by 2.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project Albion's employment to increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Albion's median income among taxpayers is $64,047 and the average is $88,139. This places Albion among the highest income areas in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,007 (median) and $100,470 (average). Census data reveals individual earnings in Albion stand at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,168 weekly), but household income ranks lower at the 63rd percentile. Distribution data shows that 37.6% of individuals in Albion earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (1,521 individuals), which is similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 18.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.2% houses and 77.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 36.5% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albion was at 14.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.6% and rented ones at 64.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Albion was $410, matching Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Albion's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $410 compared to 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 the remaining 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 2.2.

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

Educational attainment in Albion is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 46.4% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials were also prevalent, with 29.3% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas accounted for 12.0% and certificates for 17.3%.

Educational participation was high, with 27.9% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 13.2% in tertiary education, 5.2% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing secondary education. However, educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 23 active stops operating in Albion. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. They are served by 60 individual routes, offering a total of 5,256 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 750 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 228 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Albion is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Albion demonstrates above-average health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. As of 30 June 2021, approximately 62% (2,513 people) have private health cover, compared to 71.3% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, impacting 10.2 and 8.9% of residents respectively, as of December 2020. 70.7% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.7% in Greater Brisbane. As of June 2021, 14.5% (586 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than the 12.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Albion was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Albion, surveyed in June 2021, had a higher linguistic diversity with 16.3% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 30.2% of Albion's population was recorded in this survey. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 41.6%.

However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%. In terms of ancestry, English (27.2%), Australian (19.1%), and Irish (10.6%) were the top three groups. Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.0% versus 0.8% regionally, French held steady at 0.7%, and Polish showed an increase to 0.9% from 0.7%.

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

Albion has a median age of 34, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (27.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.8% to 16.6%, while those aged 85 and above have risen from 2.6% to 3.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 30.8% to 27.7%. By 2041, Albion's population is projected to undergo substantial demographic changes. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow significantly by 211%, adding 316 residents to reach a total of 466. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to grow modestly by 4% (an increase of 6 people).