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 May 2026, is around 6759. This figure reflects an increase of 784 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5975. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 6757 in June 2025 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3999 persons per square kilometer, placing Red Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.1% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.3%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 79.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilised. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Red Hill expected to increase by 1450 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 21.4% in total over the 16 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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 53 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.6 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outpacing supply. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $562,000, focusing on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $640,000 in commercial approvals, 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, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. The area is also below the national average, suggesting an established market with potential planning limitations. Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, maintaining Red Hill's suburban character focused on family homes. Interestingly, 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 reflects a mature market. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 1,448 residents by 2041, suggesting that 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), and Ile Ashgrove. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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

Red Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.2% as of December 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 1.4% over the past year.

As of December 2025, 4,496 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was at 80.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 31.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Red Hill had a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. Manufacturing employed just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4%, while labour force grew by 1.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a slight fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates varied significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Red Hill's employment mix indicated potential local employment increases of 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these were simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and did not account for localized population projections.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Red Hill SA2 was $56,389 in the financial year 2023. The average income stood at $84,567 during this period. This compares to figures for Greater Brisbane of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. As of March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% indicate the median income would be approximately $62,795 and the average income at $94,174. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Red Hill all rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 86th percentiles. Income brackets reveal that 28.7% of locals (1,939 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike metropolitan trends where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated by the fact that 41.0% exceed $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, yet 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, 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 mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 46.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,700, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure 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 comprise 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 make up 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

Red Hill's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion of university qualifications than Queensland (25.7%) or Australia (30.4%), with 55.2% holding such qualifications. This educational advantage is driven by Bachelor degrees (35.9%), postgraduate qualifications (14.0%), and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways account for 20.7%, comprising advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (11.7%). Educational participation in the area is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes tertiary education (13.5%), secondary education (7.1%), and primary education (6.9%).

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 area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 112 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 69% of residents, while buses are used by 14% and walking by 8%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 31.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 178 trips daily 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

Red Hill's health outcomes are exceptional according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (4,163 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.3 and 7.4% of residents respectively. A total of 74.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Red Hill has 9.2% of residents aged 65 and over (623 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are 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's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 11.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 22.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Red Hill, accounting for 39.6%. Notably, Judaism was present at 0.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.6%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Scottish residents made up 10.1% compared to the regional average of 7.4%, Welsh at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and German at 5.1% against a regional figure of 4.2%.

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

Red Hill's median age is 31 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (24.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that younger residents have lowered the median age to 31 years, with notable shifts including an increase in the 25-34 age group from 20.7% to 24.7%, and a decrease in the 45-54 cohort from 14.5% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow by 29%, adding 236 residents to reach 1,050. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort is forecast to have minimal growth of just 6%, adding only 15 people.