Albany Creek
Household incomes place Albany Creek at the 87.3rd percentile nationally, a striking contrast with its established, detached-house profile. Its 16,385 residents have a median age of 40, while 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 47.1% are mortgaged. Compared with nearby Eatons Hill and Bridgeman Downs, the suburb is especially family-oriented in its 58.6% share of four-plus-bedroom homes and 50.6% share of couples with children. The outlook is steady rather than speculative: annual growth is 0.65%, migration is Balanced, and the trajectory is Aging.
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
Albany Creek suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, although a current median house price is not available for a reliable dollar comparison. Separate houses make up 85.1% of dwellings, and 58.6% have four or more bedrooms, so the stock is more space-led than apartment-oriented, with apartments at 1.5% and semi-detached homes at 13.4%. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,037, compared with weekly rent of $440, while mortgage repayments absorb 20.8% of household income versus 19.4% for rent. With 47.1% paying a mortgage and 33.7% owning outright, established owner-occupiers are more prominent than renters at 15.4%.
For Buyers
Albany Creek suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, although a current median house price is not available for a reliable dollar comparison. Separate houses make up 85.1% of dwellings, and 58.6% have four or more bedrooms, so the stock is more space-led than apartment-oriented, with apartments at 1.5% and semi-detached homes at 13.4%. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,037, compared with weekly rent of $440, while mortgage repayments absorb 20.8% of household income versus 19.4% for rent. With 47.1% paying a mortgage and 33.7% owning outright, established owner-occupiers are more prominent than renters at 15.4%.
For Investors
Albany Creek is a lower-rental-share market, with 15.4% of households renting compared with 47.1% paying a mortgage and 33.7% owning outright. That tenure mix points to a deep owner-occupier base, so an investor is likely competing for tenants within a predominantly family housing market rather than a high-turnover apartment precinct. Weekly rent is $440 and vacancy is 3.7%, providing a clear starting point for yield modelling, but the missing median sale price prevents a dependable gross-yield calculation. Twenty-five development matters were lodged in 12 months, while annual growth is 0.65% and migration is Balanced, suggesting measured rather than rapid expansion.
Development Activity
Total DAs
63
Last 12 Months
25
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Albany Creek
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
All Saints Primary School (Albany Creek)
Good Shepherd Christian School (Albany Creek)
Albany Creek State High School
Albany Creek State School
Albany Hills State School
Demographics
Albany Creek has 16,385 residents and a median age of 40, exactly aligned with the national comparison, but its university-educated share is 36.7%, or 6.6 percentage points above the national figure. Average household size is 2.8, 0.3 above national, consistent with 50.6% of couples having children and 35.3% of couples having none. English ancestry leads at 7,034 people, followed by Irish at 2,326 and Scottish at 2,096, while 21.0% were born overseas, 0.6 points below national. Christianity counts 9,125 people versus 6,269 reporting no religion, giving the suburb an Anglo-leaning profile with gradual cultural breadth.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.1%
Houses
13.4%
Townhouse
1.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Albany Creek's housing is defined by ownership and large detached stock. Separate houses account for 85.1% of dwellings, far above apartments at 1.5%, while semi-detached homes contribute 13.4%. Four-plus-bedroom homes represent 58.6%, compared with 34.3% for three-bedroom homes, explaining why the suburb fits established families more closely than compact-home buyers. Tenure is similarly owner-led: 33.7% own outright and 47.1% hold a mortgage, versus 15.4% renting. A current median sale price and price-to-income ratio are unavailable, so buyers should compare recent like-for-like sales with the $2,037 monthly mortgage figure and $440 weekly rent.
Mortgage / mo
$2,037
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $440.
$730
Bond data Jun 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
50.6%
Couples with children
35.3%
Couples, no children
13.1%
Single parent
4,779
Total families
Economy & Employment
Albany Creek's employment base leans into essential and skilled services. Healthcare is the largest industry at 19.1% with 1,171 workers, followed by Education at 13.1% and 807, Construction at 10.6% and 648, Public Administration at 9.8% and 600, and Professional/Tech at 9.0% and 553. Professionals lead occupations at 2,205, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 1,364 and Managers at 1,275, helping explain household income at the 87.3rd percentile. Labour-force participation is 69.1%, unemployment is 3.5%, and full-time employment is 59.4%. SEIFA reinforces the advantage: IER and IRSD rank in decile 10, while IEO and IRSAD are decile 8, above the national midpoint but not uniformly top decile.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
9,078
Unemployed
319
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.4%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
69.1%
Employed
8,759
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.7%
Postgraduate
7.8%
Born Overseas
21.0%
Dwellings
5,770
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented: 69.8% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.9% using public transport and 1.2% walking or cycling. Work from home reaches 22.0%, higher than the active-travel share, so households without a car should check route frequency and school access carefully. Five nearby schools span 3 government schools, 1 Catholic primary and 1 independent Christian school; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Social conditions are strong by SEIFA, with IRSAD at decile 8 and IRSD at decile 10, both above the midpoint. For street-level safety, compare current Queensland Police information for the exact address and nearby suburbs.
Drive
69.8%
Public Transport
2.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
22.0%
Population Forecast
+0.65%/yr
(+104 people/yr)
EstablishedAlbany Creek's outlook is established and measured rather than high-growth. Annual growth is forecast at 0.65%, with migration labelled Balanced, while population change across the wider area is 8.4% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Aging: senior share has risen 5.9 percentage points, higher than the 2.5-point decline in young share, while the working share has declined 1.6 points. This should gradually favour downsizer, health and convenience demand over rapid family turnover. Gentrification remains at Early signs, with a score of 21, while the longer shift measure is 29 and also Early signs. The 25 development matters in 12 months indicate ongoing renewal.
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?
Albany Creek suits households wanting established family housing, with 85.1% separate houses and 58.6% containing four or more bedrooms. Household income ranks at the 87.3rd percentile nationally, while 69.8% commute by car, so it is more practical for established households with vehicle access than for car-free renters.
What is the median house price in Albany Creek?
A current median house price cannot be stated reliably because no current figure is available. For context, 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 1.5% apartments, while the typical mortgage figure is $2,037 monthly and weekly rent is $440.
What schools are in Albany Creek?
Five nearby schools serve Albany Creek, including 3 government schools, 1 Catholic primary school and 1 independent Christian school. Government options are the larger group compared with the Catholic and independent choices, so families should confirm the exact enrolment zone and year-level availability before buying.
Is Albany Creek safe?
A definitive safety rating requires current local incident information, so compare Queensland Police reports for the exact street and nearby suburbs. Albany Creek has 3.7% vacancy and 69.8% car-driver commuting, but those figures describe housing and transport patterns rather than safety directly.
Is Albany Creek good for property investment?
Albany Creek has 15.4% renters, lower than the 47.1% mortgage-holder share, which points to a strongly owner-occupied market. Weekly rent is $440, vacancy is 3.7%, and 25 development matters were recorded over 12 months. A current sale median is needed before calculating a dependable gross yield.
How is Albany Creek's population changing?
Albany Creek has 16,385 residents today, with wider-area growth running at 0.65% annually and 8.4% over 10 years. Migration is Balanced, but the trajectory is Aging: senior share increased 5.9 points, higher than the 2.5-point decline in young share.
What development is occurring in Albany Creek?
Twenty-five development matters were lodged in 12 months, including roadworks, stormwater infrastructure and an advertising-device application. That is more active than a no-application period, but the examples do not establish a confirmed dwelling pipeline or a specific number of new homes.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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