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Albany Creek vs Brendale

The verdict

Albany Creek rates higher for education (67 vs 50). Brendale rates higher for transport (62 vs 42). Brendale is closer to the coast (8.8 km vs 10.8 km).

Scores

Albany CreekBrendale
Albany CreekBrendale
Overall6570
Transport4262
Education6750
Liveability8695

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Albany CreekBrendale
Population16,3853,100
Median age4035
Median household income (wk)$2,267$1,219
Bachelor degree or higher41.4%24.4%
Born in Australia77.8%64.3%
Avg household size2.82.2

Growth: Albany Creek · Brendale

Property

Albany CreekBrendale
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$730Data not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Albany CreekBrendale
Residential safety score9998
Break & enter dwelling /100k452452
Motor vehicle theft /100k208226
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,7164,716

Total incidents over time

Schools

Albany CreekBrendale
Total schools50
Government30
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,066Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Albany Creek · Brendale

Transport

Albany CreekBrendale
Transport score4262
Train stations00
Bus stops5121
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5463
Nearest train station (km)5.3 km1.8 km

Liveability

Albany CreekBrendale
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets32
Cafes & restaurants97
Parks285
Playgrounds183
Swimming pools32
Medical GPs21
Distance to coast (km)10.8 km8.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)14.0 km16.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.5 km7.5 km

Population & growth

Albany CreekBrendale
Population (2021)16,3853,100
Estimated 202517,0593,396
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.01%2.31%

Common questions

Which is safer, Albany Creek or Brendale?

Albany Creek has the higher residential safety score (Albany Creek 99/100 vs Brendale 98/100).

Which has better public transport, Albany Creek or Brendale?

Brendale has the higher transport score (Albany Creek 42/100 vs Brendale 62/100).

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Data sources

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