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Albany Creek

QLD 4035 · Moreton Bay

16,385 (2021)17,059 est. (2025)

65
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

16,385
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
99
Safety score
42
Transport score

Albany Creek is a suburb in Moreton Bay, QLD 4035, about 14km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Albany Creek are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 42/100, and is about 11km inland. Albany Creek has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.

14.0 km
To Brisbane CBD
10.8 km
To coast
$730/wk
Median rent (house)
5.3 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

16,385
Population
40
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,267
vs NSW median+22.5%
Median taxable income (individual)$70,160/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +18%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4035 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher41.4%
Born in Australia77.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,910 / 86 / 774

Top countries of birth: England (4.97%), New Zealand (3.19%), South Africa (2.24%), India (0.81%), Scotland (0.65%)

Top languages: Afrikaans (0.79%), Italian (0.6%), Spanish (0.52%), Mandarin (0.42%), Cantonese (0.4%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$730 / $700 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

99
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Moreton Bay local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

74
Break & enter dwelling452/100k
19
Steal from dwelling116/100k
34
Motor vehicle theft208/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
6
Robbery37/100k
127
Non-domestic assault775/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,118 (all categories, latest year)6,822 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

79

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

90
Within 10km5 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • All Saints Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1091
  • Albany Hills State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
  • Good Shepherd Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1061
  • Albany Creek State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
  • Albany Creek State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1036

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Eatons Hill State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1060
  • Pine Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1080
  • Prince of Peace Lutheran College - Henderson Road CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.9km
  • Prince of Peace Lutheran CollegePrimary · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1104
  • McDowall State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1120
  • Aspley State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1107
  • Northside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1145
  • Everton Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1084
  • Aspley Special SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1014
  • Bald Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1042
  • Grovely State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1001
  • Strathpine West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 966

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

42
51Bus
CBD commute (est.)54 min (bus)
Nearest train stationStrathpine station (5.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.1% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.0%
Education & Training
10.7%
Construction
9.5%
Retail Trade
9.2%
Public Administration & Safety
8.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

53 in suburbSupermarkets
129 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3628 in suburbParks
1918 in suburbPlaygrounds
73 in suburbPools
83 in suburbGyms
33 in suburbDog parks
87 in suburbGPs
66 in suburbPharmacies
128 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
6923 in suburbSports fields
43 in suburbVets

In this suburb

7Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (77/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Prince Charles Hospital (6.5 km)
Nearest vet690 m
Nearest airportBrisbane (15.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

25

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

8
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
69
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

27

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

36
Parks
3
Nature reserves
18
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

2

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

14

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.18
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

42

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

7
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.73

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
71
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

4
Christian2 in suburb
1
Muslim0 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Frequently asked questions about Albany Creek

Is Albany Creek safe?

Albany Creek has a residential safety score of 99/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,822 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Albany Creek from Brisbane CBD?

Albany Creek is about 14.0 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Albany Creek?

Albany Creek has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1062 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Albany Creek?

Albany Creek has a transport score of 42/100 and 51 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.