Redlynch

Population growth drivers in Redlynch are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Redlynch's population is around 15,013 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,229 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,784 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,877 from the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 482 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 252 persons per square kilometer. Redlynch's growth of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth of 7.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 49.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of locations outside capital cities, with Redlynch expected to increase by 1,821 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 11.2% over the 16 years.

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

Redlynch has received approximately 118 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 590 homes were approved, with an additional 76 approved in FY26 so far. This results in an average of around 1.6 new residents per year arriving for each new home over these five years.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $255,000, which is lower than the regional average. In FY26, there have been $24.8 million worth of commercial approvals, indicating consistent commercial investment activity in Redlynch. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Redlynch has shown moderately higher new home approvals, with 16.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This maintains reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. The majority of new developments consist of standalone homes (98.0%) with a small percentage of attached dwellings (2.0%), preserving the area's traditional low-density character and focusing on family homes. With around 148 people per approval, Redlynch reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,685 residents through to 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway duplication, Bel Plas Estate, Larsen Place Estate, and Currunda Creek Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Redlynch rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Redlynch has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented and an unemployment rate of 1.8% as of December 2025. There are 8,504 residents employed, with the unemployment rate at 2.2% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 73.6%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%.

According to Census responses, 15.7% of residents work from home. Key industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance employs 1.2 times the regional level but agriculture, forestry & fishing is lower at 2.2%, compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. Over December 2024 to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.3% and employment declined by 2.0%, increasing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points.

In contrast, Regional Qld had employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. Applying these projections to Redlynch's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, considering the area's industry-specific projections.

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

The Redlynch SA2's median income among taxpayers was $53,928 and the average income stood at $66,394 in financial year 2023. These figures were just below the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Regional Qld. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $60,054 and the average income around $73,936 as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Redlynch ranked highly nationally, between the 75th and 77th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprised 37.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,659 residents), consistent with broader regional trends of 31.7% in the same category. Higher earners made up a substantial presence at 30.4%, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounted for 13.8% of income, while strong earnings placed residents within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Redlynch is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Redlynch, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.2% houses and 8.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redlynch was at 27.1%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (51.4%) or rented (21.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Redlynch's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.1% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.0% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Redlynch exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is distinguished regionally with university qualification rates at 28.0%, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region average of 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (26.3%).

Educational participation is notably high at 35.3%, comprising primary education (12.7%), secondary education (12.1%), and tertiary education (4.5%).

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

Redlynch has 26 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by three routes offering a total of 351 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited with residents typically living 1195 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily using private cars, which remain the dominant mode at 94%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 15.7% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 50 trips per day, translating to around 13 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Redlynch is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Redlynch faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment as of April 2021.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover was approximately 52% of the total population (~7,821 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues impacting 7.2% of residents and arthritis affecting 6.1%. A total of 74.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld as of March 2021. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,933 people) as of June 2020, which was lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population as of April 2021.

In terms of cultural diversity, Redlynch records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Redlynch's cultural diversity was above average, with 23.1% of its population born overseas and 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Redlynch, accounting for 48.2% of people. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Redlynch, comprising 0.1% compared to 0.1% regionally.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.2%), Australian (24.7%), and Other (9.3%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Korean was overrepresented at 0.6% in Redlynch versus 0.2% regionally, New Zealand remained consistent at 0.9%, and German was slightly lower at 4.5% compared to the regional 4.7%.

Redlynch's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Redlynch is 38 years, which is slightly below Regional Queensland's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 45-54 years has a strong representation at 15.3%, higher than the regional Queensland average, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 7.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.1% to 13.8% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 17.4% to 15.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Redlynch. Leading this shift, the 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 32%, adding 455 people and reaching a total of 1,864 from the current 1,408. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to experience population declines.