Red Hill (Qld)
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Red Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Red Hill (Qld)'s population is around 6,687 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 712 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,975 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,678 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,956 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Red Hill's growth rate of 11.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 59.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Red Hill expected to increase by 1,594 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 23.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Red Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Red Hill has received approximately 10 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. From FY21 to FY25, Red Hill had a total of 53 approvals and has seen 2 more in FY26 so far. On average, each new home built between FY21 and FY25 brought in 9.6 new residents per year, indicating high demand outstripping supply.

New dwellings are developed at an average construction cost value of $1,369,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $640,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting Red Hill's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill records significantly lower building activity, at 66% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically drives demand and prices for existing properties higher. Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, maintaining Red Hill's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than current market mix suggests (64%), indicating strong demand for family homes. With around 930 people per dwelling approval, Red Hill reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Red Hill will gain 1,585 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Red Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The influence of local infrastructure changes on an area's performance is substantial. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area, with key projects including Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, Victoria Park Olympic Stadium - Brisbane 2032, Ile Ashgrove, and 205 North Quay Tower. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Red Hill has been broadly consistent with national averages

Red Hill in Queensland has a highly educated workforce with strong representation of professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9%.

As of June 2025, 4,573 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Red Hill was 76.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Notably, the area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Manufacturing had limited presence, with only 2.4% of employment compared to 6.4% regionally. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 1.9 percentage points. This compared to Greater Brisbane where employment grew by 4.4% and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment growth was 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Red Hill's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Red Hill's median income among taxpayers was $55,345 in financial year 2022, with an average income of $82,485. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By March 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% suggest median income will be approximately $61,826 and average income $92,144. According to Census 2021 data, Red Hill's incomes rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 87th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest segment of residents, 28.7% or 1,919 people, earn $4,000+ weekly, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - $2,999 is dominant at 33.3%. Notably, 41.0% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Red Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Red Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 64.5% houses and 35.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 56.6% houses and 43.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Red Hill was at 20.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 46.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,700, compared to Brisbane metro's $2,513. Weekly rent was recorded at $430. Nationally, Red Hill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Red Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 59.7% of all households, including 26.5% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 40.3%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 11.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Red Hill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Red Hill, 55.2% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways account for 20.7%, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 11.7%. Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 13.5% in tertiary, 7.1% in secondary, and 6.9% in primary.

The three schools in Red Hill have a combined enrolment of 706 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1128). The educational mix includes one primary school, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (10.6) are below the regional average (17.1), with some students likely attending schools in nearby areas. Note that if a school shows 'n/a' for enrolments, refer to its parent campus.

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

Red Hill has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 1,246 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Red Hill is excellent, with residents on average located just 112 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 178 trips per day, which equates to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Red Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Red Hill shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 61% of the total population (4,099 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.2%, and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.3% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.4%.

A majority, 74.6%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 74.7%. The area has 9.1% (605 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 11.6%. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Red Hill was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Red Hill's cultural diversity was above average, with 11.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 22.7% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion, accounting for 39.6%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.2% in Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestral groups were English (27.6%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.6%). Notable divergences included Scottish (10.1% vs regional 9.4%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%), and German (5.1% vs 4.3%).

Red Hill hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Red Hill's median age at 31 years is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (23.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 20.7% to 23.6% of Red Hill's population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Red Hill's age profile. The 15 to 24 age group is projected to grow steadily, adding 260 people (a 22% increase) from 1,198 to 1,459. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 7%, an increase of 20 people.