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Algester, 4115

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Desirability score

62.8/100
Good

Top 8% of Queensland's suburbs

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Dog friendly
What Algester is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

Algester is a practical established suburb in Brisbane, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
9,020
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,716
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
178 of 3,236
Median monthly mortgage
$1,750
Employment rate
59.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
269 / 496 / 44

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

All types (Mar 2026)
$650

Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2026 to Jul 2026)
138
Against the person
17
Against property
96
Rate per 1,000 residents
15.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 531 residents
State safety percentile
7.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate, partial year)
+5.9%

Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Drug Offences24
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)81
  • Traffic And Related Offences28
  • Unlawful Entry68
  • Unlawful Use Of Motor Vehicle33

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Jul 2026; Jan 2026 to Jul 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,059
  • Algester State SchoolPrimary
  • St Stephen's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

31 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Algester Rd at Crestone Street Stop 90/89
  • Algester Rd at Crestone Street Stop 90/89
  • Endiandra St near Satinash St, stop 87
  • Nottingham Rd near Algester Rd
  • Ridgewood Rd at Ridgewood Heights

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

55 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Ben's Bakery CaféBakery
  • Bbq
  • Algester Rd at Algester Central Stop 78ABus stop
  • Algester Rd at Algester East Stop 79Bus stop
  • Algester Rd at Beaudesert Road Stop 76Bus stop
  • Algester Rd at Crestone Street Stop 90/89Bus stop
  • Algester Rd at Dellforest Drive Stop 78Bus stop
  • Algester Rd at Formby Street Stop 88ABus stop
  • Algester Rd at Laurel Oak Drive Stop 90ABus stop
  • Bus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Blue Range Drive ParkPark
  • Col Bennet ParkPark
  • Delathin Road ParkPark
  • Endiandra Street ParkPark
  • Lorikeet ParkPark
  • Mt Tamborine Avenue ParkPark
  • Pardalote ParkPark
  • Springwater Place ParkPark
  • Timberland ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Algester Star Medical Centredoctor
  • Optometristoptometrist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Algester World of LearningEndiandra Streetkindergarten
  • Parkinson World of LearningNottingham Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
13

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
62.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 8% of Queensland's suburbs
National rank
607th in Australia
State rank
115th in QLD
Peer rank
#82 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#84 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
  • AJ's Sports Centreamenities43 Endiandra Street, Algestersports_centre
  • Algester AsiaMartamenitiessupermarket
  • Algester Rd at Algester Central Stop 78Aamenitiesbus_stop
  • Algester Rd at Algester East Stop 79amenitiesbus_stop
  • Algester Rd at Beaudesert Road Stop 76amenitiesbus_stop
  • Algester Rd at Crestone Street Stop 90/89amenitiesbus_stop
  • Algester Rd at Dellforest Drive Stop 78amenitiesbus_stop
  • Algester Rd at Formby Street Stop 88Aamenitiesbus_stop
  • Algester Rd at Laurel Oak Drive Stop 90Aamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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