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

As of May 2026, Collingwood Park - Redbank's population is approximately 15,414. This represents a growth of 3,728 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,686. The increase was inferred from an estimated resident population of 14,921 in June 2025 and an additional 876 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 979 persons per square kilometer. Since the 2021 Census, Collingwood Park - Redbank's growth rate of 31.9% exceeds both the national average (9.3%) and state averages, positioning it as a region leader in growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.5% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecasted, with the area expected to grow by 5,049 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 29.6% over the 16-year period.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 1,017 homes. As of FY-26171 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.9 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is $246,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $193.0 million, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park - Redbank has 61.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New development comprises 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 67 people per approval, Collingwood Park - Redbank reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 4,556 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 52 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are 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. The unemployment rate was 4.6% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 8.4% over the past year. As of that date, 7,502 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane's at 69.6%. Census responses indicated that only 11.5% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a notable concentration in manufacturing at 1.8 times the regional average. However, professional & technical employment was limited at 4.5%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 8.4% and labour force grew by 7.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Collingwood Park - Redbank SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $52,744. The average income stood at $56,305 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Brisbane of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By March 2026, current estimates project median income to be approximately $58,736 and average income to reach around $62,701, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Collingwood Park - Redbank rank modestly, between the 44th and 44th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 39.3% of the population (6,057 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, 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 after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile.

Collingwood Park - Redbank is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

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 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Collingwood Park - Redbank was at 18.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented dwellings at 40.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,571, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in the area was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 higher-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 account for 24.7%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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%. 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 prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 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

Collingwood Park - Redbank has 39 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 60 individual routes, facilitating 2,058 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically situated 431 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commuters travel outward using cars predominantly at a rate of 89%. Train usage stands at 6%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 294 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 52 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 close to national benchmarks. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are typical of the general population, but higher among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% (~7,321 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (9.8%) and asthma (9.0%). 69.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 10.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,643 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally 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 exhibited greater cultural diversity than most local areas, with 23.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.1%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 1.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.9%), Australian (20.4%), and Other (12.9%). Significant differences existed in Samoan representation at 6.4% (vs regional 0.9%), Maori at 2.7% (vs 1.1%), and New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 1.0%).

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 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.1%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 15-24 has increased from 14.0% to 15.3%, while the 0-4 cohort has decreased from 8.6% to 7.1%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 16.4% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Collingwood Park-Redbank's age profile will change significantly, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to grow by 900 people (50%), from 1,786 to 2,687.