Overall score
Albany Creek
77.6/100
Brendale
58.2/100
Albany Creek vs Brendale, QLD suburb comparison
Albany Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Albany CreekBrendale
Crime rate
Albany Creek
11.1 / 1k
Brendale
29.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albany Creek
279
Brendale
146
Population
Albany Creek
16,385
Brendale
3,100
Metric leadAlbany Creek 8Brendale 01 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlbany Creek
- Best for familiesAlbany Creek
- Best for best valueAlbany Creek
- Best for best schoolsAlbany Creek
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albany Creek | Brendale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.6/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.1 / 1k | 29.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 279 | 146 |
| Population | 16,385 | 3,100 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Albany Creek is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Brendale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Albany Creek pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Brendale is the better pick for well-served by public transport and relatively affordable housing. Albany Creek generally means more sought-after housing, while Brendale leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Albany Creek, while Brendale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.