Redbank Plains

Redbank Plains lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Redbank Plains' population is approximately 29,289 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 4,940 people from the 2021 Census count of 24,349. The growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 29,057 in June 2025 and an additional 1,229 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,512 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 20.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (9.3%) and state levels, indicating it as a region with significant population expansion. Natural growth contributed approximately 42.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort (released in 2023 using 2022 data). By 2041, the area is forecast to increase by 7,719 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 25.6% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Redbank Plains was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Redbank Plains has seen approximately 313 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 1,566 homes were approved, with another 312 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over these years accommodates about 3.2 new residents per year.

This has led to significant demand exceeding supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new dwellings is around $297,000. In FY-26, there have been approximately $23.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Redbank Plains has a higher construction rate, at 17.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This suggests robust developer interest in the area.

New developments consist of 52.0% detached houses and 48.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 85.0% houses). With around 69 people per dwelling approval, Redbank Plains is considered a growth area. By 2041, it is projected to gain approximately 7,487 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Redbank Plains has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects expected to impact the area. Notable projects include The Junction Stage 2 - School Road, South Redbank Plains Urban Release Area, Eden's Crossing, and Affordable Housing Redbank Plains. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Redbank Plains has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Redbank Plains has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.8% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 8.8% over the past year. There were 13,954 residents employed by December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 6.8%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 5.1%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane at 69.7%. Census data showed that 9.1% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing had a particularly high share of jobs at 2.1 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employed only 3.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 8.8% and labour force grew by 7.4%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.2% and unemployment fell by 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Redbank Plains' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Redbank Plains SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $52,744 and an average income of $56,305 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $58,736 (median) and $62,701 (average). Census data shows Redbank Plains ranks modestly in household, family, and personal incomes, between the 36th and 38th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 39.4% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, with a total of 11,539 people. This aligns with metropolitan regions where this cohort also represents 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Redbank Plains, with only 79.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 31st percentile.

Redbank Plains is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Redbank Plains' dwellings, as per the latest Census, comprised 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redbank Plains was at 11.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.8% and rented ones at 59.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Redbank Plains was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Redbank Plains' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Redbank Plains features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.1% of all households, including 35.2% couples with children, 19.0% couples without children, and 21.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.9%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Redbank Plains fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 12.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high, with 36.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (14.9%), secondary education (9.8%), and tertiary education (3.7%).

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Redbank Plains has 63 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together provide 269 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 422 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area, with cars being the dominant mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9.1% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 38 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Redbank Plains is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Redbank Plains faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Only 48% of residents have private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.9% and 9.9% of residents respectively. However, 70.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 8.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,495 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Redbank Plains was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Redbank Plains had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 23.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.3%. The category 'Other' made up 1.3%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (14.9%), which was higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Notably, Samoan (6.8%) and Maori (3.8%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively. New Zealand also had a slightly higher representation at 1.4% compared to the regional average of 1.0%.

Redbank Plains hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Redbank Plains is 27 years, which is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 5-14 age group is notably over-represented at 17.2% in Redbank Plains, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 7.2%. This concentration of the 5-14 age group is well above the national average of 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.4% to 14.6%, while the 75 to 84 age group increased from 1.5% to 2.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 19.0% to 17.2%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 10.0% to 8.8%. Looking ahead to the year 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Redbank Plains' age structure. The 45 to 54 age cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 48%, adding 1,369 residents to reach a total of 4,231. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 8% (209 people).