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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Red Hill (Qld)'s population is around 6,687 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 712 people (11.9%) 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, placing Red Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area highly sought after. Red Hill's 11.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area 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 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. 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 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 annually over the past five financial years, totaling 53 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. An average of 9.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating high demand outstripping new supply. Dwellings are developed at an average cost of $562,000, targeting the premium segment with upmarket properties.

Commercial approvals this financial year reached $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, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. This is also below the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent development consists solely of detached houses, maintaining Red Hill's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. However, 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 highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Red Hill will gain 1,585 residents by 2041. 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, Ile Ashgrove, New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium - Brisbane 2032), and 205 North Quay Tower. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Red Hill demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Red Hill Queensland has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the previous year.

In 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 include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Red Hill has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing employs only 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 Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors, with Red Hill's employment mix suggesting 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 and average income stood at $82,485 according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. These figures compared with Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,088 (median) and $94,025 (average). Census data showed household, family and personal incomes in Red Hill ranked highly nationally, between the 86th and 87th percentiles. Income brackets indicated that 28.7% of locals (1,919 people) fell into the $4000+ category, unlike metropolitan trends where 33.3% were within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners made up a substantial presence with 41.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 17.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 83rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 in Red Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 64.5% houses and 35.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metropolitan area's 56.6% houses and 43.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Red Hill stood at 20.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (46.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,700, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,513 recorded as of June 2021. Median weekly rent in Red Hill was $430, matching Brisbane metro's figure from the same period. Nationally, Red Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 reported in March 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 for the same month.

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 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 2.5.

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, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways account for 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: 13.5% in tertiary, 7.1% in secondary, and 6.9% in primary.

Red Hill's three schools have a combined enrollment of 706 students, with an ICSEA score of 1128 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The educational mix includes one primary school, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are 10.6, below the regional average of 17.1, with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' regarding enrolments, please refer to their 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 average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 112 meters.

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, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 61%, covering 4099 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.2% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.3% and 7.4% of residents respectively.

Notably, 74.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, comparable to Greater Brisbane's 74.7%. As of 2021, Red Hill has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.1%, or 605 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 11.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Red Hill are strong and largely 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 is above average, with 11.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 22.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 39.6%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%.

The top three parental birth country ancestries are English (27.6%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.6%). Scottish ancestry is notably higher at 10.1% versus the regional average of 9.4%. Welsh ancestry stands at 0.8%, slightly above the region's 0.7%. German ancestry is also higher, at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 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 lower than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has a higher proportion 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 proportion of Red Hill's population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.7% to 23.6%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 14.5% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Red Hill's age profile. The 15-24 age group is projected to grow steadily by 260 people (22%), reaching a total of 1,459 residents. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 7%, adding 20 people.