Redan

Redan has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Redan is around 3,098, reflecting an increase of 98 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of approximately 3.3%. The change in population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 2,988 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,408 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections, 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, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, making adjustments employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb of Redan is forecasted to grow by 824 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 23.1% in total over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Redan is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Redan has averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-20 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 85 homes. In FY-26 so far, three approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $427,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $1.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Redan has significantly less development activity, 54.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

New building activity shows 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options. The location has approximately 987 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts estimate Redan will gain 714 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, but buyers may face growing competition as population increases.

Redan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Ascot Springs Estate, Times Square Retail Development, Prosper Estate, and 80 Miles Street Residential Subdivision. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Redan faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Redan has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.6%. Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability.

As of December 2025, 1,420 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is higher than Regional Vic.'s rate by 2.9%, at 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 58.9% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.5%. According to Census responses, 16.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts.

Key employment industries for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population versus resident population comparison. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, labour force decreased by 0.8%, employment declined by 0.5%, leading to an unemployment reduction of 0.3 percentage points. By contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment decline of 0.6%, labour force decline of 0.7%, and unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate potential future demand within Redan. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Redan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Redan had a median taxpayer income of $49,820 and an average income of $57,662. These figures are below the national averages of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) for Regional Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $53,930 (median) and $62,419 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Redan's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 5th and 20th percentiles nationally. In Redan, 29.3% of residents earn $800 - $1,499 weekly, compared to the metropolitan region where 30.3% earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Redan, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 6th percentile nationally.

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

In Redan, as per the latest Census data, 57.6% of dwellings were houses while 42.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where 90.1% of dwellings were houses and 9.9% were other types. Home ownership in Redan was at 26.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.6% and rented ones at 48.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $255 compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Redan's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 50.8% of all households, including 14.0% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 49.2%, with lone person households at 44.5% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Redan performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 22.5%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them. This includes advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (27.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This comprises 8.3% in primary education, 6.3% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Redan has 26 active public transport stops. These are served by three routes offering a total of 607 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 159 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 91%, despite vehicle ownership averaging just 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 16.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 86 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Redan is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Redan faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,539 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 14.8% and 10.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 55.6% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. As of the latest data (2021), 19.3% of Redan's residents are aged 65 and over (597 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Redan is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Redan's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.2% of its population being citizens, 89.1% born in Australia, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Redan, comprising 41.7% of the population. The most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, with 0.8% of Redan's population compared to 0.8% regionally across Victoria.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups in Redan are English at 30.4%, Australian at 29.9%, and Irish at 11.8%. There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Dutch was overrepresented at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 1.7%, Hungarian at 0.3% versus 0.2%, and Maltese at 0.6% compared to 0.5%.

Redan's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Redan is 38, which is lower than the Regional Victoria figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 19.5% of Redan's population, higher than Regional Vic.'s percentage and significantly above the national average of 14.4%. According to the 2021 Census, this age group has grown from 16.7% to 19.5%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 9.7% to 8.3%, and the 45-54 group decreased from 10.7% to 9.4%. By 2041, Redan's age profile is expected to change significantly. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 62%, adding 371 people and reaching a total of 976, up from the current 604. Meanwhile, the number of people aged 55-64 is expected to fall by 16%.