Redan

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

As per AreaSearch's analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of Redan as of February 2026 is around 3,098. This figure represents an increase of 98 people from the 2021 Census count of 3,000 residents. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,988 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, along with 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. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 97% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 Victorian State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting them using weighted aggregation methods to derive population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a significant population increase is forecasted for the top quartile of locations outside capital cities, including Redan. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 816 persons by the year 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 22.1% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Redan averaged around 16 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY20 to FY24. This totals an estimated 84 homes. So far in FY25, 3 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $427,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY25, $1.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Redan has significantly less development activity, 55.0% 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 988 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts estimate Redan will gain 683 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are Ascot Springs Estate, Times Square Retail Development, Prosper Estate, and 80 Miles Street Residential Subdivision. The following details these projects, focusing on those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Redan face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Redan's workforce is skilled with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.1% as of September 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 2.0% over the preceding year.

As of September 2025, 1,408 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 3.3% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Redan was 58.8%, lower than Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. Approximately 16.6% of residents worked from home as per Census responses, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered.

Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had a lower representation at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on resident population vs working population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, while labour force increased by 1.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline by 0.7% and labour force decline by 0.6%, with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Redan had a median income among taxpayers of $49,820. The average income stood at $57,662 in this suburb. Both figures are below the national averages of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively for Rest of Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $53,930 by September 2025. The estimated average income for the same period is $62,419. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Redan fall between the 5th and 20th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. In terms of weekly earnings distribution, 29.3% of residents earn between $800 and $1,499, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the highest segment is those earning between $1,500 and $2,999 at 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Redan, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

Redan's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.6% houses and 42.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic. had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redan was at 26.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (24.6%) or rented (48.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redan was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Redan was $255, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and 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 constitute 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 account for 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 Rest of 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 prevalent at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are common, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (27.0%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 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. The average distance to the nearest stop is 159 meters for residents. Most commuters travel outward from this residential area, with cars being the primary mode at 91%. On average, there's one vehicle per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 16.6% of residents work from home, which could be due to COVID-19 conditions.

Each route has an average of 86 daily trips, resulting in about 23 weekly trips per 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, affecting both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 50% (~1,539 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, impacting 14.8 and 10.7% respectively. Conversely, 55.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Rest of Vic. The working-age population has notably high chronic condition rates. Redan has 19.2% (594 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic. Health outcomes among seniors are generally in line with national rankings.

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 was the main religion, comprising 41.7% of Redan's population. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which made up 0.8% compared to 0.8% across the rest of Victoria.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (30.4%), Australian (29.9%), and Irish (11.8%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Dutch at 1.7% in Redan (vs 1.7% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%), and Maltese at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).

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

Redan has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Rest of Vic's figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 19.6% of Redan's population, higher than Rest of Vic's percentage and significantly above the national average of 14.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has grown from 16.7% to 19.6%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 9.7% to 8.3%, and the 45-54 group fell from 10.7% to 9.4%. Demographic projections indicate that Redan's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 60% (361 people), reaching a total of 969 from the current 607. Meanwhile, numbers in the 55-64 age range are projected to decrease by 24%.