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 11,097 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 663 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 165 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 growth rate of 6.4% since census positions it competitively relative to other SA3 areas. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 60.2%.

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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Considering 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, indicating a total increase of 42.1% over 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 over the past five financial years, totalling 391 homes. As of FY26267 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY21 and FY25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand in the market. The average construction cost value for new homes was $391,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY26, $32.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Redcliffe has 13.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 84th percentile nationally. The building activity shows 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift is notable compared to the area's existing housing composition of 52.0% houses. With around 140 people per dwelling approval, Redcliffe exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections indicate an expected increase of 4,677 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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 29 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are One Redcliffe, Bluewater Square Hotel Development, Brisbane Housing Company Seniors Development, and Redcliffe Hospital Expansion, as detailed below.

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

Redcliffe's skilled workforce has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, with estimated employment growth of 11.5% over the past year as of June 2025. In this month, 4,824 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Redcliffe lags at 47.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with a particularly strong specialization in the former, employing 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 5.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 11.5%, while the labour force grew by 8.2%, leading to a 2.8 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Redcliffe's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Redcliffe's median income among taxpayers was $52,149 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $70,095 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for Greater Brisbane, which were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates project Redcliffe's median income to be approximately $59,445 and average income at around $79,901, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Redcliffe fall between the 8th and 15th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis shows that the largest segment in Redcliffe comprises 28.7% of residents earning $400-$799 weekly (3,184 residents), unlike metropolitan regions where those earning $1,500-$2,999 dominate at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are 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

In Redcliffe, as per the latest Census evaluation, 51.6% of dwellings were houses while 48.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Brisbane's metropolitan area which had 68.2% houses and 31.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redcliffe stood at 33.2%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (22.7%) or rented (44.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redcliffe was $1,600, lower than Brisbane's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Redcliffe was recorded at $334, compared to Brisbane metro's $350 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Redcliffe's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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, which is 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's university qualification rate is 17.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (27.5%). A total of 22.4% of the population is engaged in formal education, with 7.4% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

Redcliffe's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,492 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 983). Secondary education is dominant with three schools, while primary students often attend schools in nearby areas.

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 7 different routes that together facilitate 1,731 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 177 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 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 residents. Approximately 54% of Redcliffe's total population (~6,036 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.3% across Greater Brisbane.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 12.2% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 10.5%). Conversely, 55.3% of Redcliffe residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 59.7% in Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 35.4% of Redcliffe's population is aged 65 and over (3,926 people), higher than the 28.2% in Greater Brisbane. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Redcliffe are reported to be better than those for the general population.

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 has a cultural diversity score above the average, with 7.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 26.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Redcliffe, accounting for 53.8% of the population, which is slightly higher than the 52.8% figure across Greater Brisbane. The top three represented ancestry groups in Redcliffe are English (32.8%), Australian (23.6%), and Irish (9.7%).

Notably, Maori representation is higher in Redcliffe at 1.4%, compared to the regional average of 1.4%. Similarly, Samoan representation stands at 0.6% in Redcliffe, versus 0.7% regionally, and New Zealand representation is 1.0%, compared to the regional figure of 1.1%.

Redcliffe ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Redcliffe's median age is 53, higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 and the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 18.0% of Redcliffe's population, compared to Greater Brisbane's figure and significantly higher than the national 9.4%. The 25-34 cohort makes up 6.4%, lower than both Greater Brisbane and the national average. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group grew from 10.0% to 13.0% between 2016 and 2021, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 17.0% to 18.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 7.8% to 6.4%. By 2041, Redcliffe's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 113% (1,631 people), reaching 3,079 from 1,447. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 75% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts.