Albany Creek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Albany Creek Moreton Bay, Queensland
Albany Creek Road, Queensland
Albany Creek Location in Queensland
Population	16,385 (2021 census)
• Density	1,689/km2 (4,370/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4035
Area	9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.7 km (5 mi) SW of Strathpine 17 km (11 mi) N of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Everton Aspley
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Albany Creek: Eatons Hill Brendale Bridgeman Downs Eatons Hill Albany Creek Bridgeman Downs Bunya Bunya McDowall

Albany Creek is a lively suburb located in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It is about 17 kilometers north-west of Brisbane's city center. In 2021, over 16,000 people called Albany Creek home. This area has a rich history, from its early days as a meeting point for Aboriginal tracks to becoming a modern suburban hub.

Exploring Albany Creek's Location

Albany Creek is found about 17 kilometers north-west of the main business area of Brisbane.

Cashs Crossing: A Historic Spot

A special place in Albany Creek is Cashs Crossing. This is where the South Pine River can be crossed. It was named after early settlers, James and Mary Cash. Today, South Pine Road crosses the river here using a bridge.

The Story of Albany Creek

Albany Creek is located on the traditional lands of the Yugarabul Indigenous Australian people.

How Albany Creek Started

The suburb began at a spot where two important Aboriginal tracks met. One track was the main path heading north from Brisbane. This path is still known as "Old Northern Road." The second track connected Old Northern Road to Little Cabbage Tree Creek in Aspley. It then continued to Downfall Creek in Chermside. Today, Albany Creek Road and Gympie Road follow this old route.

Changing Names: From Chinaman's Creek to Albany Creek

Albany Creek was first called Chinaman's Creek. Its name was changed in 1885. This was done to honor the Duke of Albany.

Early Buildings and Schools

A United Methodist Free Church opened in Chinaman's Creek in 1866. Chinaman's Creek State School opened in 1875. It later became Albany Creek State School in 1887.

Building the South Pine Bridge

Cashs Crossing was an important point on the main road from Brisbane to Gympie. In 1891, people suggested building a bridge there. Construction started in 1892, and the South Pine Bridge was finished in November 1892. It even survived the big floods in February 1893.

Growing into a Suburb

Albany Creek was mostly a farming area at first. But in the 1960s, Brisbane started to grow. This led to Albany Creek becoming a suburban area. More schools opened to serve the growing number of families.

• Albany Hills State School opened in 1979.
• Albany Creek State High School opened in 1982.
• Good Shepherd Christian School opened in 1983.
• All Saints Primary School opened in 1989.

The Albany Creek public library opened in 2000.

Who Lives in Albany Creek?

In 2021, Albany Creek had a population of 16,385 people. About 51% were female and 49% were male. The average age of people living here was 40 years old. This is slightly older than the average for Queensland and Australia.

Most people (78%) living in Albany Creek were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (5%), New Zealand (3.2%), and South Africa (2.2%). About 90% of people spoke only English at home.

Learning in Albany Creek

Albany Creek has several schools for students of all ages.

Primary Schools

• Albany Creek State School: This is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 696 Albany Creek Road. It also has a special education program.
• Albany Hills State School: Another government primary school for Prep to Year 6 students. It is located on Keong Road and also offers a special education program.
• All Saints Primary School: This is a private Catholic primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 4 Faheys Road East.

Combined Primary and Secondary School

• Good Shepherd Christian School: This is a private Baptist school that teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. It is located at 185 Old Northern Road.

Secondary School

• Albany Creek State High School: This is a government high school for students in Years 7 to 12. It is located on Albany Forest Drive and includes a special education program.

What to Do in Albany Creek

Albany Creek offers many places for shopping, learning, and recreation.

Shopping and Services

The suburb has three main shopping centers. These include Woolworths, Aldi, and Albany Creek Village, which has a Coles supermarket. You can also find smaller shops along Albany Creek Road. The Albany Creek Library is a great place to find books and resources.

Churches in the Area

Albany Creek has several churches:

• Good Shepherd Baptist Church
• All Saints Parish
• Albany Creek Uniting Church
• Southpine Seventh-day Adventist Church

Parks and Green Spaces

There are many parks in Albany Creek where you can relax and play:

• Bill Patterson Way
• Bunya Crossing
• Clarrie Beckingham Reserve
• Daniel Reserve
• Jacaranda Park
• Kim Grayson Park
• Leotine Cooper Park
• Mahaca Park
• Mountford Park
• Parkview Place Park
• Richard Lee Reserve
• Stanton Reserve
• Wolter Park

Sports in Albany Creek

The main local soccer club is ACE FC. It is the biggest soccer club in Brisbane, with over 1,000 players. They have teams for both junior and senior players. ACE FC also offers a Kindy Program for young kids (ages 3-5). Their Football School helps players improve their skills all year round. In the off-season, they host a popular Five A Side Competition.

Getting Around Albany Creek

Albany Creek is part of the Translink public transport system. Several Transport for Brisbane bus routes serve the area. The closest train station is Strathpine.

Famous People from Albany Creek

Many talented people have grown up or lived in Albany Creek:

• Bronte Barratt: An Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
• Leith Brodie: An Olympic bronze medalist in swimming.
• Scott Daruda: A professional rugby union player.
• Nelle Lee: An actress.
• Anthony Morris: A TV screenwriter for shows like Neighbours and Home and Away.
• Dominic Morris: A writer for children's films.
• Jessica and Lisa Origliasso: The twin sisters who form the pop duo The Veronicas.
• Geoff Trappett: A Paralympic athlete who won gold and silver medals.
• Ben Tune: A former professional rugby union player for the Wallabies.