Algester (Qld)

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According to the latest evaluations of demographic reports from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Algester has an estimated population of approximately 10,205 as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,185 people (13.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 9,020 people. This change is calculated from the resident population of 10,205, which Districts determined by analyzing the ABS Estimated Resident Population dataset from June 2025 alongside 145 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Such a population count translates to a density of 2,765 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The growth rate of 13.1% in the suburb of Algester since the 2021 Census was higher than the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, representing one of the leading growth figures in the district. This population rise was mostly fueled by arrivals from overseas, who made up roughly of the total demographic growth in recent times, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributed positively.

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The suburb of Algester possesses a highly educated labor force, with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.9% over the past year, as aggregated from regional datasets by Districts. In March 2026, the employed resident population numbered 5,134, while the jobless rate was 1.0% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and the labor force participation rate of 67.9% sat below the metropolitan average of 70.4%. Census records indicate that a moderate 15.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates that income levels in the suburb of Algester are below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $51,935, while the average income is $60,081, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $57,835 for the median and $66,906 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Algester are modest, falling between the 39th and 48th percentiles. In terms of earnings brackets, 38.5% of residents (3,928 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional patterns where 33.3% of the population fall into this same range. Housing costs place a heavy burden on residents, leaving only of income remaining after housing expenses, which ranks in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Algester was composed of 81.0% separate houses and 18.9% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metropolitan Brisbane averages of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership was equal to the metropolitan Brisbane average at 27.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (41.9%) or occupied by tenants (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,750, which was lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average of $1,863, whereas the median weekly rent was $395, compared to the metropolitan average of $380. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Algester are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 78.1%, consisting of couples with children at 37.5%, couples without children at 25.0%, and single-parent households at 14.1%. Non-family households represent the remaining 21.9% of the local area, with single-person households making up 18.2% and group households accounting for 3.9%. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational outcomes in the area present challenges, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (28.8%) is lower than the SA4 regional average of 42.1%. This situation highlights both a difficulty and a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education credential at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 22.3%.

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Public transport analysis identifies 31 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Algester. These stops are served by 6 different routes, which together provide 1,011 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is rated as good, with residents living an average of 239 meters from the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, most workers travel outside the area to work, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 88%, and buses carrying 8%. The average number of motor vehicles per dwelling is 1.5. According to the 2021 Census, 15.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health indicators point to below-average outcomes in the suburb of Algester. While general health issues among the broader population are typical, they are higher than the national average among older age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, covering approximately 51% of the population, or about 5,205 people. This is lower than the 55.8% coverage rate recorded across Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb of Algester exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 37.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 42.8% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.0% of the local population. The most pronounced demographic divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.1% of residents compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of Algester is 36 years, matching the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and tracking younger than the national average of 38 years. Children aged 5 to 14 years are strongly represented at 14.8% of the population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 55 to 64 age bracket is less common at 8.8%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 10.7% to 13.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.6% to 5.7%. In contrast, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 9.5% to 7.0%. Demographic projections for indicate notable shifts for the suburb of Algester, with the to cohort expected to grow by people (), rising from to while population declines are projected for the to and to age brackets.

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Algester currently has an estimated 734 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 434 children aged 0-2 and 289 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 15% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 691 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,207. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.