Albany Creek · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Albany Creek

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A far higher proportion of households in Albany Creek live in homes with three or more bedrooms compared to the Queensland average. This suburb is dominated by large, separate houses and has a very low rental rate, reflecting a community where most people own their own homes.

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📍 Albany Creek, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Albany Creek sits — Median rent (weekly)

$440 ▲ +22.2%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Albany Creek — higher than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Albany Creek$440
4035, QLD $470
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Rents are much higher than most areas, with the typical weekly rent of $440 sitting a little above the national figure. Mortgage payments are also a little above the state and national averages, typically costing $2,037 per month.

$440 ▲ +22.2%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $360
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $440

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,037 ▲ +4.5%

Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $2,037

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Albany Creek, $350–$549 is the majority at 68%; $200–$349 is next at 15%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Albany Creek, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households make up only 15.2% of the area, which is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures. Meanwhile, 33.4% of homes are owned outright, a figure well above the state average.

15.2% ▲ +9.5%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.9%
  • 2016: 15.0%
  • 2021: 15.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.4% ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33.7%
  • 2016: 34.8%
  • 2021: 33.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Albany Creek, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (15%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm here, with 92.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms—far above the national average. Separate houses make up 85.1% of the total, though this has fallen since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

85.1% ▼ -5.9%

Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 90.4%
  • 2016: 88.2%
  • 2021: 85.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.2% ▼ 0.0%

Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 92.2%
  • 2016: 91.2%
  • 2021: 92.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Albany Creek, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Albany Creek, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (13%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Albany Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/314011382/albany-creek/topic/housing-dwellings