Algester, QLD 4115 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Algester is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4115, home to 9,020 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 19 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,020
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,716 /week
- Median personal income
- $752 /week
- Median family income
- $1,866 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Rankin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $395 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,750
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- The Spot Academy (Parkinson)
- Calamvale Special School
- Wisdom College (Calamvale)
- Calamvale Community College
- St Stephen's School (Algester)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Algester Rd at Parkinson, stop 90
- Algester Rd at Lake Eyre Crescent Stop 91
- Algester Rd at Glenfield
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 16 parks and reserves
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 18.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.9% of the 3,593 resolvable premises in Algester. 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: 99.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Algester?
Algester (QLD 4115) had 9,020 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Algester?
The median advertised rent in Algester is $395/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Algester?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Algester covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: The Spot Academy (Parkinson) (1.9 km), Calamvale Special School (2.7 km), Wisdom College (Calamvale) (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Algester?
Algester is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Algester?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). 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 Algester?
In Algester, 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 (18.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Algester?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Algester centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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