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 November 2025, is approximately 6,687. This figure represents an increase of 712 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,975. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,678 in June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,956 persons per square kilometer, placing Red Hill in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Red Hill's growth rate of 11.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and the SA3 area average. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 59.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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 are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Red Hill is expected to increase by 1,594 persons to reach a total of 8,271 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 23.7% 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 annually over the past five financial years, totaling 53 homes. In FY26, four approvals have been recorded so far. Over these five years (FY21 to FY25), an average of 9.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually. This high demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost for new dwellings in Red Hill is $562,000, indicating a focus on premium properties by developers. In FY26, there have been $640,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has significantly lower building activity, with 66.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. The area is also below the national average for building activity, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, maintaining Red Hill's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (64.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 930 people per dwelling approval, Red Hill reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area will gain approximately 1,585 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium - Brisbane 2032), National Aquatic Centre at Spring Hill, and Ile Ashgrove redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Red Hill's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.9% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year.

As of that date, 4,473 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.9% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 76.9%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a particularly high share at 1.9 times the regional level, while manufacturing employs only 2.4% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% while labour force grew by 0.8%, causing a 1.0 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a smaller fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Red Hill SA2 has an exceptionally high national income level, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Red Hill is $55,345, with an average income of $82,485. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on a 13.99% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $63,088 (median) and $94,025 (average). Red Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 86th percentiles. Income brackets show that 28.7% of locals (1,919 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike metropolitan trends where 33.3% are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A substantial 41.0% exceed $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. 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

The latest Census evaluation showed that dwelling structures in Red Hill consisted of 64.5% houses and 35.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 56.6% houses and 43.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Red Hill was at 20.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (46.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Hill was $2,700, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,513. The median weekly rent figure in Red Hill was recorded at $430, the same as Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Red Hill's median monthly 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, consisting of 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 2.5.

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

Red Hill's educational attainment is notably higher than broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 55.2% possess university qualifications, exceeding Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways comprise 20.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 11.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% 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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 1,246 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 112 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 178 trips per day across all routes, 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 61% (4,099 people) have private health cover, compared to 72.2% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.3% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.4%.

About 74.6% declare no 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%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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 is above average, with 11.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 22.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Red Hill, comprising 39.6% of its population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.1% versus 0.2%.

The top ancestry groups are English (27.6%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.6%). Notably, Scottish (10.1%) is overrepresented in Red Hill compared to the regional average of 9.4%, while Welsh (0.8%) and German (5.1%) also show higher representation than the regional averages of 0.7% and 4.3%, respectively.

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 proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.6%) but fewer individuals aged 5-14 (9.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.7% to 23.6%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 14.5% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Red Hill's age profile. The 15 to 24 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 260 people (22%) from 1,198 to 1,459. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to grow modestly by 7% (20 people).