Redcliffe
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Redcliffe are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Redcliffe's population is around 11,095 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 661 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,434 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,079 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 164 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,654 persons per square kilometer. Redcliffe's 6.3% growth since census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 60.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to expand by 4,695 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 42.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Redcliffe among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Redcliffe has seen approximately 78 new homes approved annually. Development approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicates that between financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), around 391 dwellings were approved, with an additional 51 recorded so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.4 new residents have been arriving annually per new home over the past five financial years. This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market dynamics.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is around $405,000, which aligns with regional trends. In FY-26, approximately $32.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Comparatively, Redcliffe records 13.0% less building activity per person than Greater Brisbane but ranks among the 84th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. New building activity is composed of approximately 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% attached dwellings. This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, which represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition (currently 52.0% houses).

With around 140 people per dwelling approval, Redcliffe exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate that Redcliffe will add approximately 4,679 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Redcliffe has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Bluewater Square Hotel Development, Redcliffe Hospital Expansion, Brisbane Housing Company Seniors Development, and One Redcliffe. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Redcliffe shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Redcliffe has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% in June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 11.5%. As of June 2025, 4,824 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Redcliffe lagged significantly at 47.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area showed strong specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical employed only 5.6% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicated a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 11.5% while labour force increased by 8.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 2.8 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment rose by 4.4%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 showed Queensland employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs) with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lagged behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Redcliffe's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Redcliffe's median income among taxpayers was $52,149 in financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch data from the ATO. The average income stood at $70,095 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Redcliffe would be approximately $58,256 (median) and $78,303 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Redcliffe all fell between the 8th and 15th percentiles nationally. Income analysis revealed that the largest segment comprised 28.7% earning $400-$799 weekly (3,184 residents), differing from patterns across the metropolitan region where $1,500-$2,999 dominated with 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Redcliffe, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

Redcliffe displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

As evaluated in the latest Census, dwelling structures in Redcliffe comprised 51.6% houses and 48.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 68.2% houses and 31.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redcliffe was at 33.2%, aligning with Brisbane metro's rate, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (22.7%) or rented (44.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redcliffe was $1,600, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,733 and the national average of $1,863. Weekly rent figures were recorded at $334 in Redcliffe, lower than Brisbane metro's $350 and the national figure of $375.

Redcliffe features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households compose 56.3% of all households, including 15.2% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.7%, with lone person households at 40.3% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.0 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.9%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (27.5%).

A substantial 22.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.4% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% in tertiary education. Redcliffe's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,492 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 983) with balanced educational opportunities. Secondary education dominates with three schools, while primary students typically attend schools in adjacent catchments. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Redcliffe has 53 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that together facilitate 1731 weekly passenger trips. The average distance between residents and the nearest transport stop is 177 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 247 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Redcliffe is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Redcliffe faces significant health challenges with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 54% of Redcliffe's total population (~6035 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.3% across Greater Brisbane.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.2% of residents) and mental health issues (impacting 10.5%). Notably, 55.3% of Redcliffe's residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 59.7% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 35.4% (3925 people), compared to 28.2% in Greater Brisbane. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Redcliffe had a cultural diversity score above average, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Redcliffe, accounting for 53.8%, compared to 52.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.8%), Australian (23.6%), and Irish (9.7%).

Notably, Maori representation was higher at 1.4% compared to the regional average of 1.4%. Samoan representation was slightly lower at 0.6%, versus 0.7% regionally, and New Zealand representation stood at 1.0%, compared to 1.1%.

Redcliffe ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Redcliffe's median age in 2021 was 53 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 years and above the national norm of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constituted 18.0% of Redcliffe's population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort was less prevalent at 6.4%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group was well above the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data showed that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 10.0% to 13.0%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 17.0% to 18.0%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 25 to 34 group decreased from 7.8% to 6.4%. By 2041, Redcliffe's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 group will grow by 113%, reaching 3,079 people from 1,446. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 75% of the population growth, while declines are expected in the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts.