Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Albion
2 km²
A far higher proportion of adults hold university degrees here than in the rest of Queensland, marking Albion as a highly educated hub. The community is noticeably young, with a typical resident aged 32 and a population that has grown by 69% since 2011. It is a transient, urban area where many people live alone or in apartments. This professional character is reflected in high typical incomes and a workforce that frequently works from home.
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The typical resident is 32, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. It is an area of young adults and couples, with a very low proportion of children and seniors compared to the state and nation.
People born overseas make up 27.8% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 78.2% of residents. About 15.4% use another language at home, which is a little above the state figure.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 45.9%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 21 points since 2011.
Academic achievement is far above the state and national averages, with 40.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have finished Year 12, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much higher than the national figure, with the usual family earning $2,603 a week. The proportion of people earning $2,000 or more weekly is also well above the state and national averages.
Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and a very low percentage of people needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are a little above the national average.
Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the national average. About 14.7% of people volunteer, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
First Nations residents in Albion have a Year 12 completion rate of 77.1%, which is far above the national figure. Their median personal income is also among the highest for similar areas.
Small households are common, with 37.7% of people living alone. This is far above the state average, and the typical home contains only 2.0 people.
The area is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 72.2% of homes. Renting is very common at 58.7%, far above the national figure, while outright home ownership is much lower than usual.
Public transport use is well above the national average, and 20.7% of people work from home. The area has a high number of transit stops and a very short drive time to the city.
Albion is a highly mobile community, with 66.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a far higher proportion of the population than the national average.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the state average. Many residents work as professionals or managers.
The area is ranked as very advantaged, particularly in terms of education and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been well above the state average.
Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average. Maximum and minimum temperatures are also generally higher than across the state.
Described as a walker's paradise, every home here is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the typical Queensland suburb.