Red Hill (Brisbane - Qld)

Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Red Hill's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 5, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.

Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Red Hill has grown by approximately 603 people, while 23 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 26.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.

Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Red Hill has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.3% per annum.

Population growth in the suburb of Red Hill is driven by: Overseas migration (59.0%), Natural increase (21.0%), Interstate migration (20.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 59.0% of overall population gains.

On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Red Hill compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.2% of the population.

Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Red Hill show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (26.0% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.8% vs 1.8%) and 75-84 year-olds (3.1% vs 5.3%).

AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 13.4% of the population in the suburb of Red Hill as at August 2026.

AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 8.9% of the population in the suburb of Red Hill as at August 2026.

Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Red Hill is approximately $96,420 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $90,020 and $77,113 respectively.

As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Red Hill's households (~29.2% / 667 households) is the $4000+ cohort.

The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Red Hill is the $4000+ group, representing about 29.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.

The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Red Hill is $2,367/wk.

According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Red Hill is $3,375/wk.

The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Red Hill is $1,121/wk.

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Red Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $60,472 with the average level standing at $90,020. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $61,668 and $77,113 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,772 (median) and $96,420 (average) as of June 2026.

The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Red Hill is $8,492 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.

The suburb of red hill's disposable income is $8,492 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.

Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Red Hill has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.

The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Red Hill is 81.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.

The suburb of red hill shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 17.1% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.

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The suburb of red hill's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.

The most common qualifications in the suburb of Red Hill are: Bachelor Degree (35.9%), Postgraduate (13.8%), Certificate (11.8%).

32.5% of the population in the suburb of Red Hill is currently engaged in formal education, including 6.9% in primary school, 7.0% in secondary school, 13.4% at university (all shares of total residents).

The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Red Hill is 1076, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).

There are 2 schools within the suburb of Red Hill, with a combined enrollment of approximately 82 students.

The suburb of red hill includes 1 secondary school, 1 combined school.

Of the 1,373 family households, couples with children account for 26.7% of all households, couples without children at home 24.8%, and single parent families 6.2%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Red Hill shows distinct household patterns. Group households are notably over-represented at 11.8% (versus 4.7% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 60.1% compared to 71.7% in Greater Brisbane. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.

Marriage patterns reveal 34.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 53.8% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.

Single-person households represent 28.2% of all households in the suburb of Red Hill, similar to the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.

Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 11.8% of households, above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.

22.6% of the suburb of Red Hill population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.

10.9% of the population in the suburb of Red Hill speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.

0.8% of the suburb of Red Hill population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.

88.1% of the suburb of Red Hill population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.

Outright home ownership in the suburb of Red Hill stands at 20.2%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.

The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Red Hill is $2,700, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.

The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Red Hill is $1,765, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.

In the suburb of Red Hill, households with mortgages typically spend 26.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.2% of their income on rent.

The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Red Hill is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.

Housing affordability in the suburb of Red Hill shows mortgage holders spending 26.3% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 18.2% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).

The dwelling mix in the suburb of Red Hill consists of 65.1% detached houses, 7.7% semi-detached dwellings, 27.3% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.

Housing in Red Hill consumes approximately 17.2% of median household income ($10,249 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.

Recent development applications in Red Hill show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 35% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 65% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.

Diabetes affects 1.7% of the suburb of Red Hill population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.

2.1% of people in the suburb of Red Hill have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.

In the suburb of Red Hill, 61.2% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.