Redcliffe (Qld)

Population growth drivers in Redcliffe are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Redcliffe (Qld) statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at around 11,126 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 666 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,460 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,105 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 165 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,661 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Redcliffe's 6.4% growth since census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 4,709 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 42.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Redcliffe among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Redcliffe's building approvals data from ABS shows an average of approximately 78 new homes approved annually. Between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, around 391 homes were approved, with a further 316 approved in FY-26 as of the current date. This results in about 1.4 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $405,000, which is moderately higher than regional levels. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $32.5 million. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Redcliffe has 13.0% less new development per person but ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for such developments. The current dwelling mix shows 18.0% standalone homes and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards higher-density living. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Currently, Redcliffe has around 119 people per dwelling approval, suggesting characteristics of a low-density area. By 2041, Redcliffe is projected to grow by approximately 4,695 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Bluewater Square Hotel Development, Brisbane Housing Company Seniors Development, Redcliffe Picture Palace Heritage Development, and Essence on Sutton.

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Redcliffe has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Redcliffe has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 8.9%.

As of September 2025, 4,924 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 47.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance was particularly strong, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

In contrast, professional & technical services employed only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicated a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 8.9%, and labour force increased by 6.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 2.4 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.8%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Redcliffe's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Redcliffe is $52,112, with average income at $70,046. This compares to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $57,276 (median) and $76,988 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Redcliffe fall between the 8th and 15th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 earnings band captures 28.9% of Redcliffe's community (3,215 individuals), while the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads in the metropolitan region at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Redcliffe, with only 79.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 6th percentile nationally.

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

Redcliffe's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 51.5% houses and 48.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 68.2% houses and 31.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redcliffe was at 33.4%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (22.7%) or rented (43.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redcliffe was $1,610, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Redcliffe was recorded at $335, compared to Brisbane metro's $350. Nationally, Redcliffe's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 56.4% of all households, including 15.2% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.6%, with lone person households at 40.3% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 18.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (27.4%). Currently, 22.3% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 7.4% in secondary, 7.2% in primary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

A substantial 22.3% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.4% in secondary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Redcliffe indicates that there are 54 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 7 individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 1,648.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 178 meters to the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 235 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Redcliffe faces significant health challenges with various conditions impacting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 55% of Redcliffe's total population (~6114 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Brisbane's 52.1%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (10.4%). Conversely, 55.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 59.7% in Greater Brisbane. Redcliffe has a larger senior population at 35.3%, or 3927 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 28.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Redcliffe's population shows higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Redcliffe, accounting for 54.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 52.8%. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.9%), Australian (23.6%), and Irish (9.6%).

Notably, Welsh (0.8%) and Maori (1.3%) ethnicities are relatively more represented in Redcliffe compared to regional averages of 0.6% and 1.4%, respectively.

Redcliffe ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Redcliffe has a median age of 53, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 18.0% of Redcliffe's population, compared to 9.4% nationally and Greater Brisbane's figure. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up only 6.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 10.0% to 13.0%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.2% to 12.4% and the 25-34 group dropped from 7.8% to 6.3%. By 2041, Redcliffe's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 113%, reaching 3,085 people from 1,446. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 75% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts.