Albany Creek vs Bridgeman Downs
Albany Creek (median $973,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Bridgeman Downs ($1,300,000).
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| Measure | Albany Creek | Bridgeman Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $973,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $651,000 | $622,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $740/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,385 | 10,938 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1068 mm | 1073 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Albany Creek scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bridgeman Downs (1064) sits above Albany Creek (1063).
- For buyers
- Albany Creek is the lower entry point at $973,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Albany Creek offers the higher gross rental yield (3.95% vs 3.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bridgeman Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1063).
Albany Creek vs Bridgeman Downs: common questions
Is Albany Creek or Bridgeman Downs cheaper to buy in?
Albany Creek has the lower median house price at $973,000, roughly 25% below Bridgeman Downs ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Albany Creek or Bridgeman Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bridgeman Downs scores 1064 vs 1063 in Albany Creek. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Albany Creek or Bridgeman Downs?
Albany Creek scores 38/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Albany Creek or Bridgeman Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Albany Creek vs 3.60% in Bridgeman Downs. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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