Suburb report · QLD 4115
Algester
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Population
10,072
Algester suburb profile
Who lives in Algester
At 16km from the Brisbane CBD, Algester belongs to the middle suburbs of Brisbane. Algester is one of the most populous suburbs in Queensland, with 10,072 residents, more than 82% of the state's suburbs. Among the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, it ranks 96 by population. A median age of 35 places Algester at the 23rd percentile of Queensland suburbs, on the younger side. Among suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 187 of 317 have an older median age.
Income and home ownership
Households earn a median $99,500 a year, higher than 51% of Queensland suburbs. On household income it ranks 225 of 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD. 68.9% of households own their home and 31.1% rent, close to the 69.2% ownership of a typical Queensland suburb. Among suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 167 have a lower share of owner-occupiers than Algester.
Household mix
The 2021 Census counted 3,051 occupied private dwellings in Algester, more than in 79% of Queensland suburbs. Families with children are the largest household type at 52.8%, ahead of couples without children at 24.9% and people living alone at 18.2%. Among suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 209 of 317 have a smaller share of families with children than Algester. The 52.8% share of families with children runs above most of Queensland, at the 78th percentile. At 24.9%, couples without children are less common here than in 73% of Queensland suburbs.
Housing supply
Approvals have fallen sharply: 31 new dwellings were approved across the Algester statistical area in the year to June 2025, against its 2020 to 2024 average of 46 a year. Supply figures here are for the Algester statistical area, home to 10,205 residents in 2025, which closely matches Algester. At 3 per 1,000 residents of that area, the pipeline sits mid-range for Queensland, above 47% of areas. Over the 6 years to June 2025, annual approvals ranged from 22 in 2020 to 80 in 2023.
Population trend
The population of the Algester statistical area grew 12% from 2020 to 2025, faster than most of Queensland, against 9.7% for Queensland as a whole. Over those 5 years a typical Queensland statistical area added 6.3%, putting this area 5.7 points ahead. That rate is faster than 80% of Queensland statistical areas. Growth was strongest in the year to 2024 (3.3%) and weakest in the year to 2021 (0.3%).
Against its neighbours
Of the nearby suburbs listed below, Drewvale differs most on the median household income: $128,400 there against $99,500 in Algester. Calamvale is the closest match on the median age, at 34 against 35. Parkinson sits 3km away, with a median household income of $125,300 against $99,500 here.
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This report is market intelligence prepared by Chase Wealth Australia for general information only. Figures are statistical estimates for the suburb, not valuations of any individual property, and do not constitute financial or credit advice. Consider your circumstances and seek professional advice before acting. Demographic figures are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021 (licensed CC BY 4.0) where available.