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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Albion (Brisbane - Qld) is around 4,044. This reflects a growth of 598 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,446. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,871 as of June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,087 persons per square kilometer, placing Albion in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 17.4% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state averages, 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, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Albion expected to increase by 1,442 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 31.4% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Albion has recorded around 32 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 160 homes. So far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.5 people move to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply.

New dwellings are developed at an average value of $3,068,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $6.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating Albion's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion records construction that is 31.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

New building activity shows 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a focus on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 22.0% houses. With around 167 people per dwelling approval, Albion shows characteristics of a growth area. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate indicates Albion will gain 1,269 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones 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. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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

Albion has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.6%. As of December 2025, Albion's unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's at 4.1%, and its workforce participation rate is higher at 82.4%.

Approximately 23.0% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. Albion specializes in professional & technical jobs, 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%.

As of the Census, there are 1.2 workers for every resident, indicating Albion functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force by 1.4%, and unemployment decreased by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albion's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, considering the industry-specific growth rates.

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

AreaSearch released postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023. Albion suburb had a median income of $64,049 and an average of $88,143 among taxpayers. These figures were among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,396 (median) and $96,878 (average). Census data showed individual earnings at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,168 weekly), but household income ranked lower at the 63rd percentile. Distribution data indicated that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captured 37.6% of Albion's community (1,520 individuals), similar to the broader area where this cohort represented 33.3%. High housing costs consumed 18.3% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 60th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 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 remaining dwellings either mortgaged (21.6%) or rented (64.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Albion was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Albion was $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 comprise the remaining 51.1%, with lone person households at 40.8% and group households making up 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

In Albion, 46.4% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 29.3% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (17.3%). Educational participation is high, with 27.9% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes tertiary education (13.2%), primary education (5.2%), and secondary education (2.4%).

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 located an average of 141 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 68%, followed by train at 17% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.0% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 792 trips per day, equating to approximately 221 weekly trips per 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 as per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 62% of Albion's total population (2,512 people) having it, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.2%) and asthma (8.9%). About 70.7% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Albion has 15.3% of its residents aged 65 and over (618 people), with health outcomes among seniors ranking above average and broadly in line with national averages for 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's cultural diversity surpassed most local markets, with 16.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.2% born overseas. Christianity dominated Albion's religious landscape, comprising 41.6%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 0.1%.

Ancestry-wise, the top groups were English (27.2%), Australian (19.1%), and Irish (10.6%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: New Zealanders made up 1.0% in Albion (vs regional 1.0%), French 0.7% (vs regionally 0.5%), and Polish 0.9% (vs regionally 0.5%).

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

Albion's median age in 2021 was 34 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and substantially under Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Albion had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.3%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds was significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, Albion's residents have aged on average by 1.2 years, with the median age rising from 33 to 34. Notably, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 increased from 14.8% to 16.8%, while those aged 75-84 rose from 5.0% to 6.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 30.8% to 26.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Albion's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and over is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 314 people (205%) from 153 to 468. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is expected to display more modest growth, adding only 3 residents.