Collingwood Park - Redbank
Statistical Area - sa2

Collingwood Park - Redbank lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Collingwood Park - Redbank's population is 14,474 as of Aug 2025. This is an increase of 2,788 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,686. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. As of June 2024, the estimated resident population was 14,132, with an additional 710 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 919 persons per square kilometer, in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Collingwood Park - Redbank's growth of 23.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%).

Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 67.9%. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to increase by 5,495 persons to 2041, with an increase of 35.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Collingwood Park - Redbank was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Collingwood Park - Redbank has averaged approximately 203 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 1,017 approvals across the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, with 38 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 3.9 new residents per year has been associated with each home built, indicating a significant shortfall between supply and demand, which typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $367,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers.

In FY-26, $193.0 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park - Redbank has 66.0% more development activity per capita, providing buyers with greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and appealing to space-seeking buyers. Currently, Collingwood Park - Redbank reflects a developing area with approximately 67 people per approval. Looking ahead, it is projected that the area will grow by 5,153 residents through to 2041.

If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Collingwood Park - Redbank has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 60 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Six Mile Creek Estate - Stage 5 & 6, Woodlinks Village, Redbank Plains Road Upgrade - Stage 3, and Collingwood Park State Secondary College. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Collingwood Park - Redbank has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Collingwood Park - Redbank has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.3% as of June 2024.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is 1.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.5%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's at 65.1%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, making up only 4.5% of Collingwood Park - Redbank's workforce compared to 9.2% in Greater Brisbane. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.2%, while employment decreased by 0.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.1% and labour force growth of 3.7%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, unemployment is 4.6% with an employment growth of 0.28%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Collingwood Park - Redbank's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 indicates Collingwood Park - Redbank had a median taxpayer income of $49,791 and an average of $52,988. These figures are lower than the national averages. Greater Brisbane, meanwhile, had a median income of $55,645 and an average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $55,622 (median) and $59,193 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Collingwood Park - Redbank rank modestly, between the 44th and 44th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 39.3% of locals (5,688 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, which is consistent with broader regional trends at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Collingwood Park - Redbank, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 43rd percentile.

Collingwood Park - Redbank is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Collingwood Park - Redbank's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Collingwood Park - Redbank stood at 18.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented ones at 40.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,571, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,710. The median weekly rent was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Collingwood Park - Redbank's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Collingwood Park - Redbank has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.3% of all households, including 36.4% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.7%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

Educational outcomes in Collingwood Park - Redbank fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has university qualification rates of 14.6%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (29.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. There are six schools operating within Collingwood Park - Redbank, educating approximately 1,518 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 963) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between three primary and three secondary institutions. School places per 100 residents (10.5) are below the regional average (20.0), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis shows 27 active transport stops operating within Collingwood Park - Redbank. These include a mix of train and bus services. The stops are served by 51 individual routes, providing collectively 2,490 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents located on average 431 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 355 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 92 weekly trips per individual stop.

Collingwood Park - Redbank's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Collingwood Park's health metrics are near national benchmarks. Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. The area has approximately 47% private health cover (~6,759 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 50.3% and the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 9.8% and 9.0% of residents respectively. About 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.4% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,505 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 8.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Collingwood Park - Redbank was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Collingwood Park-Redbank has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 23.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 33.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Collingwood Park-Redbank, accounting for 51.1% of people. However, Hinduism shows an overrepresentation at 1.9%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 3.8%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (24.9%), Australian (20.4%), and Other (12.9%). Notably, Samoan ethnicity is overrepresented at 6.4% in Collingwood Park-Redbank compared to 4.5% regionally. Maori ethnicity stands at 2.7%, similar to the regional average of 2.6%. New Zealand ancestry is also present at 1.3%, matching the regional figure.

Collingwood Park - Redbank hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Collingwood Park - Redbank has a median age of 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park - Redbank has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group increased from 14.8% to 15.4%, while the 25-34 cohort decreased from 16.4% to 14.6%. The 0-4 age group also declined, from 8.6% to 7.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Collingwood Park - Redbank's age profile, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand by 1,011 people (61%), from 1,663 to 2,675.