Collingwood Park - Redbank

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 approximately 14,677 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 2,991 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,686. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2024 (14,132) and additional validated new addresses (780) since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 932 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 25.6% since the 2021 Census exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Collingwood Park - Redbank expected to increase by 5,495 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 33.7% 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 averaged approximately 203 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,017 homes. As of FY-26, 79 approvals have been recorded. Historically, around 3.9 new residents per year arrived per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This has led to demand outpacing supply, contributing to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $246,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options. In this financial year, there have been $193.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park - Redbank has 66.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 67 people per approval, Collingwood Park - Redbank indicates a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add around 4,950 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Collingwood Park - Redbank has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include Woodlinks Village, Six Mile Creek Estate - Stage 5 & 6, ForestBrook, and Ipswich Bus Service Improvements - Growth Areas. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Collingwood Park - Redbank demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Collingwood Park - Redbank has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. There were 7,283 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 0.8% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence with 4.5% employment compared to 8.9% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Collingwood Park - Redbank's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median income among taxpayers in Collingwood Park - Redbank SA2 was $49,791 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $52,988 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Greater Brisbane, which were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, median income is estimated to be approximately $56,757 and average income around $60,401. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Collingwood Park - Redbank rank modestly, between the 44th and 44th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 39.3% of the population (5,768 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd 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, consisted of 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Collingwood Park - Redbank was 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 figure 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 at 3.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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's university qualification rate is 14.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's 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.

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

The analysis indicates that there are 27 active public transport stops operating within Collingwood Park - Redbank. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 51 individual routes, providing a total of 2490 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these transport options is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 431 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 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, located within Redbank, has health metrics that are close to national benchmarks. The level of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover in the area is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~6,854 people), compared to 50.3% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.8% and 9.0% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 69.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.4% across Greater Brisbane. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.4% (1,526 people), compared to 8.8% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that 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 had 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 was the dominant religion in Collingwood Park-Redbank, comprising 51.1% of its population. Hinduism was notably overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 1.9% versus 3.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.9%), Australian (20.4%), and Other (12.9%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Samoan at 6.4% compared to 4.5% regionally, Maori at 2.7% versus 2.6%, and New Zealand at 1.3%.

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 age group of 35-44 has increased from 14.8% to 15.4%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.4% to 14.6%. The 0-4 age group has also dropped from 8.6% to 7.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that the 45-54 age cohort is projected to significantly expand by 988 people (59%), growing from 1,686 to 2,675 residents.