Brisbane City Council

Armstrong Creek

QLD4520

Armstrong Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

13.9k

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Armstrong Creek.

Armstrong Creek (4520) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.

Armstrong Creek has roughly 13,885 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Armstrong Creek scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Armstrong Creek's population at 13,885, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

13,885

Median age

45

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$488/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$415/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

13,885

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

102,155

total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Offences Against Property18,287 (17.9%)
Other Offences13,792 (13.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)10,431 (10.2%)
Drug Offences5,494 (5.4%)
Other Stealing4,269 (4.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Armstrong Creek.

Local schools for Armstrong Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Dayboro State School

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Mount Samson State School

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Narangba Valley State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Armstrong Creek.

What is the Armstrong Creek postcode?
Armstrong Creek is in the 4520 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
What is the average rent in Armstrong Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $488, for units it's $415.
What schools are in Armstrong Creek?
There are 20 schools serving Armstrong Creek on this page, including Dayboro State School, Mount Samson State School, Carmichael College.
How walkable is Armstrong Creek?
Armstrong Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Armstrong Creek?
Armstrong Creek is close to Dayboro, Kobble Creek, Samsonvale, Rush Creek, King Scrub.
What is the population of Armstrong Creek?
Armstrong Creek has approximately 13,885 residents. The median age is 45.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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