Albion, QLD 4010 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Albion is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4010, home to 3,446 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 4 km from the Brisbane CBD.

Advertisement

Snapshot

Median rent$410 /wk
Population3,446
Median age33
Area1.3 km²
To CBD4 km
LGARichmond

Demographics

Population
3,446
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,972 /week
Median personal income
$1,168 /week
Median family income
$2,528 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Richmond
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Brisbane
Source: ABS QuickStats
Advertisement

Property & cost of living

Median rent
$410 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • St Margaret's Anglican Girls School (Ascot) Combined · Independent
  • St Mary of the Cross School (Windsor) Primary · Catholic
  • Holy Cross School (Wooloowin) Primary · Catholic
  • Ascot State School Primary · Government
  • St Agatha's Primary School (Clayfield) Primary · Catholic

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 29 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 14 train stops, 97 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Sandgate Rd at Collingwood Street, stop 17 bus · 47 m
  • Crosby Rd at Albion Road, stop 18 bus · 115 m
  • Crosby Rd near Dover St, stop 18 bus · 127 m
  • Sandgate Rd at Albion Road, stop 18 bus · 200 m
  • Albion station, platform 1 train · 532 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 34 cafés
  • 46 restaurants
  • 8 pubs and bars
  • 82 parks and reserves
  • 41 gyms and fitness centres
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 18 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 5.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 50.1% of the 2,882 resolvable premises in Albion. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 50.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 37.2%
  • Fibre to the Building: 12.2%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Advertisement

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 67 across the Richmond LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 24% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 28 drug offences, 16 violent offences, 14 theft.

Figures cover the whole Richmond — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Albion?

Albion (QLD 4010) had 3,446 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Richmond local government area.

What is the median rent in Albion?

The median advertised rent in Albion is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Albion?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Albion covering independent, catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Margaret's Anglican Girls School (Ascot) (0.7 km), St Mary of the Cross School (Windsor) (1.1 km), Holy Cross School (Wooloowin) (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Albion?

Albion is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Albion?

Across the surrounding area, 67 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were drug offences (28), violent (16), theft (14). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Albion?

In Albion, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Albion?

111 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Albion centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Advertisement