Red Hill (Qld)

Red Hill has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Red Hill's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 6,690. This figure represents a 12.0% increase from the 5,975 people counted in the 2021 Census. The ABS estimated resident population for June 2024 was 6,678, with an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density of 3,958 persons per square kilometer, placing Red Hill among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth exceeded the national average of 9.9%, demonstrating its status as a growth leader. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 59.3% of overall population gains.

However, all factors including natural growth and interstate migration were positive contributors to the increase. 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. By 2041, the population of Red Hill is projected to increase by 1,594 persons, reflecting a total gain of 23.6% over the 17-year period.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 53 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.6 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This high demand exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $562,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY26, commercial approvals amounted to $640,000, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has significantly lower building activity, 66.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. It is also below the national average, suggesting an established market with potential planning limitations.

All recent development consists of detached houses, maintaining Red Hill's traditional suburban character and appealing to families seeking space. Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 930 people per dwelling approval, Red Hill exhibits a highly mature market. By 2041, it is projected to gain 1,582 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Red Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 19 such projects potentially affecting the area. Key initiatives include Ile Ashgrove, Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, and New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium). The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Red Hill remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Red Hill has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.9% in September 2025, 1.8% higher than the previous year's rate of 3%. As of this date, 4,473 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate stood at 4.9%, which is 0.9% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Red Hill was 81.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 31.1% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area had a high specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level, while manufacturing employed only 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8%, and labour force grew by 0.8%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Red Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Red Hill SA2 has an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers is $56,389 and average income stands at $84,567. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $61,977 (median) and $92,948 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Red Hill, between the 86th and 86th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 28.7% of locals (1,920 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike metropolitan trends where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 41.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile. 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 residential structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 64.5% houses and 35.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Red Hill was at 20.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (46.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Hill was $2,700, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Red Hill was recorded at $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Red Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 account for 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 2.6.

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

Educational attainment in Red Hill is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 55.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The most common qualification is Bachelor degrees at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational pathways account for 20.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.0% and certificates 11.7%.

Educational participation is high in Red Hill, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in tertiary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing primary education.

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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 12 different routes, offering a total of 1,246 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living 112 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 69%, followed by buses at 14% and walking at 8%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 31.1% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 178 trips per day, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per 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's health outcomes show exceptional results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 62% of Red Hill's total population (4,121 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.3 and 7.4% of residents respectively. A total of 74.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Red Hill has 9.4% of residents aged 65 and over (632 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Red Hill records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of 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 dominated religiously, comprising 39.6%. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

The top ancestral groups were English (27.6%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.6%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher in Red Hill at 10.1% versus the regional average of 7.4%. Welsh ancestry was also higher at 0.8%, compared to 0.5%. German ancestry stood out at 5.1%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 4.2%.

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

At 31 years, Red Hill's median age is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has more residents aged 25-34 (23.0%) but fewer aged 5-14 (9.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.7% to 23.0%, while the proportion aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 14.5% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Red Hill's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 45-54 is projected to grow by 31%, from 842 to 1,107 people. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 0-4 is expected to increase by a modest 8% (21 people).