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Algester QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Algester, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Algester QLD is 9,020 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Algester is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Algester is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Algester has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Algester has a population density of 2444.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Algester is China. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Algester is $1,750.

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Algester Population

residents (Census 2021)

Algester Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$752/wk

$39,104 per year

#4475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$395/wk

$1,712 per month

#2200 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,750/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Algester Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (4,422) Female 51.0% (4,594)

Population Density

2444.2

people per km²

9,020 people · 3.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,866

Family income/wk

Algester Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Algester Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.5% 820 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.5% 1,257 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Algester Country of Birth

Australia

77.3%

China

7.1%

India

6.6%

England

3.9%

Hong Kong

1.7%

Iran

0.8%

Fiji

0.8%

Afghanistan

0.7%

Germany

0.6%

Chile

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Algester Religion

No Religion

42.9%

Catholic

20.8%

Anglican

8.8%

Not stated

7.3%

Islam

7.1%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Buddhism

4.3%

Hinduism

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Algester Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Algester Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

35.8%

Other

17.4%

IAL Punjabi

11.8%

Cantonese

10.5%

Korean

7.7%

SAL Tot

6.8%

Hindi

5.3%

Vietnamese

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Algester Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 2,478 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 1,307 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 276 people

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Not in labour force

36.1% 2,292 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Algester Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.3%

Certificate III/IV

30.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Postgraduate Degree

11.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Algester Occupation

Professionals

27.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Managers

9.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.9%

Labourers

6.0%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Algester Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.6%

Engineering

16.6%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Health

11.3%

Education

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Information Technology

5.9%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Algester Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

13.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Algester Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Algester Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 3,532

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Separated

3.8% 269

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Divorced

8.9% 625

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Widowed

4.0% 285

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Never married

33.3% 2,347

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Algester Ancestry

English

21.7%

Australian

19.7%

Other

16.1%

Chinese

13.1%

Scottish

6.4%

Irish

6.1%

Indian

5.1%

German

3.6%

Filipino

2.5%

Maori

1.9%

Korean

1.9%

Samoan

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Algester School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.4%

Secondary — Government

17.8%

Vocational Education

11.7%

Pre-school

11.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Algester Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.7% 983

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No need for assistance

94.3% 16,269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Algester Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.7% 787

—

Not a volunteer

88.3% 5,926

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Algester Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.6%

$800-$999/mo

5.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Algester How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

10.6%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Bus

5.3%

Walked only

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.4%

Train

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Bicycle

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Algester Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

35.0%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Algester Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

4.0%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

37.9%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Algester Population Mobility

15.3%

moved in the last year

44.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Algester Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

390

Indigenous residents

16,974

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Algester Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

679

Asthma

317

Diabetes

273

Arthritis

236

Heart disease

213

Lung condition

154

Stroke

100

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Algester Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Algester Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.7%

Couple — no children

22.8%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Algester Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 8

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

2.6% 174

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Never served

97.3% 6,578

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Algester Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 826

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Did not provide

87.7% 5,872

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Algester Children Ever Born

No children

32.0%

1 child

16.8%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

14.0%

4 children

5.0%

5+ children

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Algester When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

120

1971–1980

173

1981–1990

397

1991–2000

479

2001–2010

1,144

2011–2015

627

2016

159

2017

2018

106

2019

150

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Algester Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

26.9%

15–29 hours

12.2%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Algester Household Size

1 person

18.1%

2 persons

32.4%

3 persons

19.8%

4 persons

17.3%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Algester Where Residents Moved From

Same address

7,236

Moved from QLD

938

Moved — same area (SA2)

132

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Algester Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.6%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.5%

Step family — other children present

0.5%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Algester Schools

schools nearby

government

1019

avg ICSEA score

10,864

total students

Sunnybank Hills State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,686 students

1119

ICSEA

St Stephen's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 516 students

1077

ICSEA

Stretton State College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 3,578 students

1068

ICSEA

Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre Independent

Combined · U · 246 students

1054

ICSEA

Wisdom College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 456 students

1050

ICSEA

Algester State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 917 students

1041

ICSEA

Runcorn State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students

1032

ICSEA

Calamvale Community College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 2,461 students

1026

ICSEA

Calamvale Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 252 students

992

ICSEA

Y Schools Queensland - Brisbane South Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 180 students

882

ICSEA

Watson Road State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 124 students

872

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Algester Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,716/wk

Median Rent $395/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Algester

Your weekly income

≈ $7,436/month

Median rent $395/wk

Left after rent $1,321/wk

Rent share 23.0%

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Algester vs State & National Average

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Pop: 4,521 Income: $988/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 4,527 Income: $693/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 4,545 Income: $981/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 4,545 Income: $808/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 4,547 Income: $1,007/wk Rent: $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Algester

What is the population of Algester QLD?

The population of Algester QLD is 9,020 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2444.2 people per km².Algester is ranked #764 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Algester?

The median personal income in Algester QLD is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,716 per week.Family income is $1,866 per week.Algester is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Algester?

Median rent in Algester QLD is $395 per week ($1,712 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Algester ranks #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Algester?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Algester QLD is $1,750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Algester?

The median age in Algester QLD is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Algester a good suburb to live in?

Algester is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,020.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30032. All dollar figures in AUD.