Redbank Plains

Redbank Plains lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The population of the Redbank Plains statistical area (Lv2) was estimated at 28,654 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 4,305 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,349. The change is inferred from the resident population of 28,189 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,135 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 1,470 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Redbank Plains (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 17.7% since the 2021 Census, exceeding both the national average of 9.7% and the state's growth rate. Natural growth contributed approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as interstate migration and overseas migration also being positive contributors.

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. Population projections indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas. The Redbank Plains (SA2) is expected to expand by 8,713 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 28.8% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Redbank Plains was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Redbank Plains had around 313 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1,566 homes were approved, with another 262 in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of 3.2 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

Demand significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $411,000. In FY-26, $23.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Brisbane. Redbank Plains shows moderately higher building activity than the regional average over the past 5 years. It has a mix of standalone homes (53%) and attached dwellings (47%), with townhouses and apartments providing affordable options.

This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 68 people per dwelling approval, Redbank Plains is considered a growth area. By 2041, it is expected to grow by 8,248 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Eden's Crossing, The Junction Stage 2 - School Road, Six Mile Creek Estate - Stage 5 & 6, and Woodlinks Village. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Redbank Plains remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Redbank Plains has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate was 6.1% as of an unspecified past year. Employment grew by 5.1% in the same period. As of September 2025, 13,551 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 6.2%. This is 2.1 percentage points higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing had a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Professional & technical services had limited presence at 3.4%, compared to the regional rate of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of working population versus resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force grew by 3.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane where employment grew by 3.8%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Redbank Plains' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Redbank Plains' median income among taxpayers was $49,791. The average income was $52,988. This is lower than the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median income was $58,236 and the average was $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $54,725 and the average would be around $58,239 by September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, Redbank Plains' household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 36th and 38th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 39.4% of locals (11,289 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Redbank Plains, with only 79.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile.

Redbank Plains is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Redbank Plains' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redbank Plains was at 11.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.8% and rented ones at 59.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,710. Median weekly rent in Redbank Plains was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Redbank Plains' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Redbank Plains features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.1% of all households, including 35.2% couples with children, 19.0% couples without children, and 21.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.9%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

Educational outcomes in Redbank Plains fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 12.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high at 36.5%, including primary education (14.9%), secondary education (9.8%), and tertiary education (3.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.9% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Redbank Plains has 41 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together provide 269 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 422 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 38 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately six weekly trips per individual stop.

Redbank Plains's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Redbank Plains shows a relatively positive picture with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population. However, this is higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 48% of the total population (around 13,811 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 50.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.9% and 9.9% of residents respectively. About 70.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.4%. Redbank Plains has 8.2% of its population aged 65 and over (around 2,349 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Redbank Plains had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 23.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 49.3%. The 'Other' religious category was overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.1%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (23.5%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (14.9%). Notably, Samoan (6.8%) and Maori (3.8%) were overrepresented, while New Zealand was almost equally represented at 1.4%.

Redbank Plains hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Redbank Plains is 27 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly younger than Australia's median of 38. The 5-14 age group is notably over-represented at 18.0% locally compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while those aged 55-64 are under-represented at 7.3%. This concentration of the 5-14 cohort is significantly higher than the national average of 12.2%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 1.5% to 2.4%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 19.0% to 18.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Redbank Plains's age structure, with the strongest growth expected in the 15-24 cohort, which is projected to grow by 34%, adding 1,541 residents to reach a total of 6,012. In contrast, the 0-4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 8% (219 people).