Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld)

Population growth drivers in Red Hill are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld) is around 6,603. This figure reflects a growth of 769 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,834. The increase was inferred from an estimated resident population of 6,601 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,075 persons per square kilometer, placing Red Hill among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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. By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase by 1,419 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 21.5% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Red Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Red Hill shows an average of around 10 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 53 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved so far in FY-26. This analysis estimates that each dwelling constructed attracts about 9.8 new residents annually over these five financial years.

Consequently, demand significantly outstrips new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is $1,369,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year alone, $640,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, highlighting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has substantially reduced construction levels, at 65.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, which is also below national averages, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent development in Red Hill has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (65.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 758 people per dwelling approval, Red Hill reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate that Red Hill will gain approximately 1,417 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Red Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Queensland Egg Board Site Redevelopment, Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium), and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program. The following list details those most relevant.

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Red Hill has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Red Hill's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 5.2% as of AreaSearch data aggregation. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.4%.

As of December 2025, 4,399 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 6.1%, above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Red Hill was 80.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 31.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. Manufacturing is under-represented at 2.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the working population versus resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4%, labour force grew by 1.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Red Hill. Applying these projections to Red Hill's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Red Hill's median income among taxpayers is $55,295. The average income in the suburb is $82,411. These figures are among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Red Hill's median income would be approximately $61,577 by March 2026, with the average estimated at $91,773 during the same period. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Red Hill rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 86th percentiles. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 29.2% of residents (1,928 people). Unlike regional trends where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, higher earners represent a substantial presence in Red Hill with 41.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Red Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 65.1% houses and 35.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Red Hill was at 20.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (33.1%) or rented (46.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,700, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Red Hill was $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Red Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Red Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 60.1% of all households, consisting of 26.7% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.9%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households comprising 11.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Red Hill's educational attainment notably exceeds broader benchmarks, with 55.0% of its residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 9.0% and certificates 11.8%. Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.4% in tertiary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing primary education.

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

Red Hill has 41 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by 12 routes that together facilitate 1,246 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents on average 112 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car use dominates at 69%, while bus and walking comprise 14% and 7% respectively. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional norm.

In 2021 Census data, 31% of residents worked from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 178 trips per day, or roughly 30 weekly trips per stop.

Red Hill's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Red Hill. Based on AreaSearch's assessment, mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

The prevalence of common health conditions was also low. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,952 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues impacted 10.5% of residents, while asthma affected 7.5%. A total of 74.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 9.3% of residents aged 65 and over (614 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Red Hill has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 10.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 22.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Red Hill, accounting for 39.6% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Red Hill compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.1% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Red Hill are English at 27.7%, Australian at 21.1%, and Irish at 12.7%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Scottish, overrepresented at 10.1% compared to the regional average of 7.4%, Welsh at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and German at 5.2% versus 4.2%.

Red Hill's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Red Hill's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Red Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, younger residents have lowered the median age by one year to 32. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 20.8% to 24.7%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 14.5% to 12.0%. Additionally, the proportion of residents aged 0-4 has dropped from 4.9% to 3.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Red Hill. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 232 people (a 29% increase) from 792 to 1,025. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 6 people (an increase of 6%).