Redlynch
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Redlynch's population is approximately 14,807 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,023 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,784. The increase is inferred from ABS data indicating an estimated resident population of 14,755 in June 2024 and an additional 412 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 249 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Redlynch has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outperforming its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 58.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, while overseas migration and natural growth also played positive roles.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for Australia's regional areas, with Redlynch expected to increase by 2,052 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 13.5% over the 17 years.

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

Redlynch has received approximately 71 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that from the financial years FY20 to FY25, Redlynch had a total of 358 approvals, with 14 approvals already granted in FY26. On average, each new dwelling has attracted 1.6 new residents annually over the past five financial years. This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions, with new homes being constructed at an average cost of $369,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options.

In FY26, Redlynch recorded $24.8 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Redlynch shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 14.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New developments primarily consist of standalone homes (98.0%) and attached dwellings (2.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

With approximately 148 people moving in for each approval granted, Redlynch reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate that Redlynch will gain around 2,000 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Redlynch has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 53 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Vistas at Redlynch Estate, Redlynch Central Shopping Centre Expansion (Stage 3), Bel Plas Estate, and Larsen Place Estate. 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's unemployment rate was 1.4% as of June 2025. It had 8,588 residents employed with a participation rate of 71.4%.

The area's key industries were health care & social assistance (employing 1.2 times the regional average), education & training, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed only 2.2% of local workers. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, employment declined by 1.9%, raising unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%.

By Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, employment grew by 0.26%, while the unemployment rate was 4.5%. 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 growth of approximately 6.7%% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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

Redlynch's median income among taxpayers was $51,505 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $63,678 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Redlynch would be approximately $57,536 (median) and $71,135 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Redlynch rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 78th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 37.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,582 residents), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 30.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Redlynch, as per the latest Census evaluation, 91.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 8.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types of dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 80.8% houses and 19.2% other dwellings. Redlynch's home ownership rate was 27.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.4% and rented ones at 21.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Redlynch was $420, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $390. 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% that are couples with children, 26.0% that are couples without children, and 11.9% that are 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld 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 notable regionally with university qualification rates at 28.0% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region's rate 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 - advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (26.3%).

Educational participation is high at 35.3%, including 12.7% in primary education, 12.1% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education. Redlynch's four schools have a combined enrollment of 4,415 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1036) offering balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 29.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in Redlynch indicates that there are 26 operational transport stops currently active. These stops primarily service buses, with a total of three individual routes operating within the area. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 351.

Residents' accessibility to public transport is considered limited, as they are typically located an average of 1195 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 50 trips per day, which translates to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Redlynch's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Redlynch's health outcomes data shows exceptional results across all age groups, but particularly for younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of Redlynch's total population (~7,581 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's rate. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Redlynch, affecting 7.2% and 6.1% of residents respectively. A total of 74.8% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, compared to 73.1% across Rest of Qld. Redlynch has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (12.8%, or 1,902 people) than the Rest of Qld (16.7%). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Redlynch require more attention than those of the broader population.

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

Redlynch had a higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 23.1% born overseas. Christianity was the primary religion in Redlynch, comprising 48.2%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.2% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.2%), Australian (24.7%), and Other (9.3%). Notably, Korean (0.6%) was more prevalent than the regional average of 0.4%. German (4.5%) and New Zealand (0.9%) also had similar representations to their respective regional averages.

Redlynch's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Redlynch is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 15.5% of the population in Redlynch, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 7.5%, lower than Rest of Qld's figure. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.1% to 13.9% of Redlynch's population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 17.4% to 15.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Redlynch. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 39%, adding 548 people to reach a total of 1,963 from the current 1,414. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.