Albany Creek
With household income at the 87.3 percentile and 85.1% separate houses, Albany Creek reads more like a settled family pocket than denser northside neighbours such as Aspley or Chermside. The population of 16,385 sits at a median age of 40, matching the national benchmark, while 58.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms. Low renting at 16.0% and SEIFA resource decile 10 point to owner-occupier depth because larger households and mortgage holders dominate the local base.
Population
16,385
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,267/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
25
Homebuyers should expect a house-led market rather than apartment choice: 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses and only 1.5% are apartments. A current median house price is not available, so comparable sales matter, but mortgage costs average $2,037 per month and mortgage payments take 20.8% of income, below common stress thresholds. The main appeal is space, because 58.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and the average household is 2.8 people.
For Buyers
Homebuyers should expect a house-led market rather than apartment choice: 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses and only 1.5% are apartments. A current median house price is not available, so comparable sales matter, but mortgage costs average $2,037 per month and mortgage payments take 20.8% of income, below common stress thresholds. The main appeal is space, because 58.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and the average household is 2.8 people.
For Investors
Albany Creek is a narrower rental market than inner Brisbane, with only 16.0% of households renting, but weekly rent of $440 and a 3.7% vacancy rate suggest there is still tenant demand. Development is measured rather than heavy, with 20 applications in the past 12 months and recent samples tied to operational works. The balanced migration profile, averaging 139 net internal and 145 net overseas arrivals a year, supports demand because inflows are not reliant on 1 source.
Development Activity
Total DAs
60
Last 12 Months
25
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-7.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Albany Creek iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
All Saints Primary School
Prep-6 · 616 students
Albany Hills State School
Prep-6 · 829 students
Good Shepherd Christian School
Prep-12 · 214 students
Albany Creek State High School
7-12 · 1550 students
Albany Creek State School
Prep-6 · 667 students
Demographics
The suburb skews educated and Anglo-leaning compared with the national mix. University attainment is 36.7%, which is 6.6 percentage points above national, while the overseas-born share of 21.0% sits 0.6 points below national. Median age is 40, exactly in line with the national benchmark, and household size of 2.8 is 0.3 higher. English ancestry leads at 7,034 people, followed by Irish at 2,326 and Scottish at 2,096.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.1%
Houses
13.4%
Townhouse
1.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing structure is the clearest signal in Albany Creek: 85.1% separate houses, 13.4% semi-detached homes and just 1.5% apartments. Ownership is high compared with rental areas, with 35.0% owned outright, 49.0% under mortgage and 16.0% renting. Larger dwellings dominate because 58.6% have 4 or more bedrooms and 34.3% have 3 bedrooms. Mortgage-to-income sits at 20.8%, lower than typical stress settings, supporting stable tenure.
Mortgage / mo
$2,037
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Mar 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $440.
$730
Bond data Mar 2026 quarter · houses $730
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$954
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
221
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.4%
Couples, no children
14,410
Total families
Economy & Employment
Albany Creek's economy is supported by service-sector and public-facing work, with Healthcare at 19.1%, Education 13.1%, Construction 10.6%, Public Admin 9.8% and Professional/Tech 9.0%. Professionals number 2,205, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 1,364 and Managers at 1,275. Unemployment is 3.8% with 63.4% participation, while the area ranks in decile 10 for economic resources and decile 8 for advantage, above average because incomes and employment depth are strong.
Unemployment
2.1%
Labour Force
10,587
Unemployed
225
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.0%
Part-time
31.2%
Participation
63.4%
Employed
8,011
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.7%
Postgraduate
7.8%
Born Overseas
21.0%
Dwellings
5,770
Transport to Work
Daily life is convenient for families but strongly car-based compared with rail-oriented suburbs. Car driving accounts for 89.4% of commuting, while public transport is 3.7% and walking or cycling 1.5%. The 5 local schools cover Government, Catholic and Independent sectors, led by All Saints Primary at ICSEA 1091, Albany Hills State School at 1068 and Good Shepherd Christian School at 1061; the local ICSEA range is 1036 to 1091, above many average school catchments.
Drive
89.4%
Public Transport
3.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.65%/yr
(+104 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is likely to stay measured rather than explosive. The trend path is 0.65% a year, or about 104 people annually, with the medium scenario moving from 15,935 in 2026 to 16,457 in 2031. Migration is balanced, averaging 139 net internal and 145 net overseas arrivals a year. The shift profile points to Aging, with seniors up 5.9 points and younger residents down 2.5 points, while gentrification is scored 21 at Early signs, lower than a major renewal market.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+145
Net Internal / yr
+139
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +12% since 2011, Net internal migration +139/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Albany Creek compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albany Creek a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households wanting space and school choice. Separate houses make up 85.1% of dwellings, 5 schools sit in the suburb, and household income is at the 87.3 percentile, although commuting is more car-based than rail-served areas.
What is the median house price in Albany Creek?
A current median house price figure is not available for Albany Creek, so recent comparable sales are important. Affordability still looks manageable on local incomes, with average monthly mortgage payments of $2,037 and mortgage-to-income at 20.8%.
What schools are in Albany Creek?
Albany Creek has 5 local schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. They include All Saints Primary School, Albany Hills State School, Good Shepherd Christian School, Albany Creek State High School and Albany Creek State School, with ICSEA scores from 1036 to 1091.
Is Albany Creek safe?
A comparable local crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available, so safety should be checked at street level. The suburb has 16,385 residents, 5 schools and a high owner-occupier base, with 35.0% owned outright and 49.0% under mortgage.
Is Albany Creek good for property investment?
It suits investors seeking stable family demand more than high tenant turnover. Renting is only 16.0%, below many inner markets, but rent is $440 per week, vacancy is 3.7%, and balanced migration adds about 139 internal and 145 overseas net arrivals yearly.
How is Albany Creek's population changing?
Population growth is steady rather than fast, with a trend of 0.65% a year or about 104 people annually. The medium scenario reaches 16,457 by 2031, while the age mix is shifting older, with seniors up 5.9 points and younger residents down 2.5 points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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