Red Hill (Qld)

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Red Hill's population is around 6,690 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 715 people (12.0%) 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 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,958 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Red Hill's 12.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to increase by 1,594 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 23.6% 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 experienced around 10 dwellings receiving development approval each year, totalling 53 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 9.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $562,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $640,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill records markedly lower building activity (66.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. This is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Further, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (64.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 930 people per dwelling approval, Red Hill reflects a highly mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Red Hill will gain 1,582 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ile Ashgrove, Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, and New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Red Hill possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and 1.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,496 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (82.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 31.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. In contrast, manufacturing employs just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4% and the labour force increased by 1.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Red Hill. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Red Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Red Hill SA2's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Red Hill SA2's median income among taxpayers is $56,389 and the average income stands at $84,567, which compares to figures for Greater Brisbane of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,977 (median) and $92,948 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Red Hill, between the 86th and 86th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the predominant cohort spans 28.7% of locals (1,920 people) in the $4000+ category, unlike trends in the metropolitan region where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 41.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 83rd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Red Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 64.5% houses and 35.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Red Hill was lagging that of Brisbane metro, at 20.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (46.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,700, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Red Hill's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 59.7% of all households, comprising 26.5% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 40.3%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 11.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 55.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways account for 20.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (11.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, 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

Public transport analysis reveals 42 active transport stops operating within Red Hill comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 12 individual routes, collectively providing 1,246 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 112 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 69%, with 14% by bus and 8% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 31.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 178 trips per day across all routes, equating 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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Red Hill, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (4,121 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.3% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 74.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 9.4% of residents aged 65 and over (632 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 11.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 22.7% born overseas. The main religion in Red Hill is Christianity, which makes up 39.6% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Red Hill are English, comprising 27.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 21.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 12.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 10.1% of Red Hill (vs 7.4% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and German at 5.1% (vs 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 materially younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (23.0%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (9.7%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 20.7% to 23.0% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 12.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Red Hill's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 264 people (31%) from 842 to 1,107. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort grows by a modest 8% (21 people).