Suburb Intelligence Report
Albany Creek 4035
Northern suburb — 17km from Brisbane CBD · Moreton Bay Regional Council · Developed from 1960s rural area, now fully established family suburb
At a glance
Albany Creek 's the kind of suburb where families settle down and stay ? the population barely budged in ten years because nobody wants to leave. Seventeen kilometres north of the CBD, it's got everything a family needs without being flashy about it: solid schools (Albany Creek High is the biggest in the area), two shopping villages, and Wolter Park hosting one of Brisbane's largest soccer clubs. The 65% owner-occupier rate and 9.6% annual growth make it a steady performer, not a rocket ship ? and that's exactly how locals like it.
Crime is 48% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 38% lower than QLD average. Population of 16,385 (2021), growing +3.9% since 2016 (from 15,769).
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Albany Creek has a median age of 40 and 76% family households. Population +3.9% since 2016 (from 15,769). Projected: Projected ~17,500–19,000 by 2036 (near fully developed, minimal greenfield potential).
Education
NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).
These top-rated schools are a short drive from Albany Creek.
Walkability & Amenities
- 14 parks including Wolter Park, Mountford Park, Mahaca Park, Jacaranda Park
- 1 per 1,170 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Albany Creek Village — Coles, specialty stores, dining
- Albany Creek Central — Woolworths, Aldi, services
- Westfield Chermside — 10 min drive
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~35 min by car / ~50 min by bus
- ~35 min via Old Northern Road / Gympie Arterial
- Bus routes: 359, 360, 338, 339
- Brisbane City, Chermside, Strathpine, Aspley
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 15/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −6.0% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −20% (2020–24) · Violent −5.8% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 240 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low — some overland flow near South Pine River corridor (Cashs Crossing area). Low-moderate — urban suburb with some bushland interface near western edges. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
- Moreton Bay Council flood planning overlay applies to limited areas near watercourses
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Albany Creek has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Albany Creek Library — modern public library at 16 Ferguson Street
- Wolter Park — major sporting complex with soccer, netball, and community facilities
- Close to Prince Charles Hospital (8 min) and North Lakes Health Precinct
- Old Northern Road and South Pine Road — key arterial connections
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Stable family suburb with strong local amenity and multiple schooling options
- Demand indicator: Low vacancy rate, consistent buyer and tenant demand
- Gentrification risk: Low-moderate — established housing stock but limited knockdown-rebuild compared to inner suburbs
- Subdivision potential: Limited — mostly built-out suburb with standard residential lot sizes
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