Redhead

Population growth drivers in Redhead are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Redhead is around 3,756, reflecting a decrease of 29 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,785. This decrease is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,746 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 289 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 1,020 persons per square kilometer, relatively inline with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Redhead. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2 area projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by the former, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for regional areas nationally, with Redhead expected to increase by 655 persons, reflecting a gain of 17.2% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Redhead according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Redhead has averaged approximately 20 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 101 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 0.4 new residents have been arriving per new home over these five years, indicating that new construction is keeping pace with demand and offering buyers more options while supporting population growth.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $734,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment. This financial year has seen approximately $1.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of NSW, Redhead has slightly more development activity, with 28.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (95.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 5.0%, sustaining Redhead's suburban identity and catering to buyers seeking space. With around 268 people per dwelling approval, Redhead exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Redhead's population to grow by approximately 645 residents through to 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace to accommodate this growth. However, buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area. These key projects are: Oasis Redhead, Redhead Business Park, First Creek Realignment Project, and Redhead Pump Track. The following details those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Redhead demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Redhead has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%.

In comparison to Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.8%, Redhead had a rate of 2.2%, with workforce participation at 63.6%. A high proportion, 29.0%, of residents worked from home according to Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment sectors in Redhead are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, while agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.3% and labour force by 3.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Redhead's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Redhead had a median income among taxpayers of $55,166 with an average level standing at $74,186. This is higher than national averages and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,054 (median) and $80,759 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes rank at the 41st percentile, family incomes at the 43rd percentile, and personal incomes also at the 43rd percentile in Redhead. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 26.2% earning between $400 and $799 weekly (984 residents). Unlike regional trends where 29.9% fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 range, economic diversity is evident in Redhead with 32.8% in constrained financial circumstances and 30.7% achieving substantial weekly earnings. Housing costs are manageable with 86.7% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Redhead is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Redhead's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redhead was 57.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.4% and rented ones at 13.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Redhead was $420, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Redhead's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Redhead features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 65.3% of all households, including 32.2% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.7%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Rest of NSW average.

Redhead shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 29.2%, exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%. Among residents aged 15+, Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.5% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 25.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 37 active transport stops operating in Redhead, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are served by 9 individual routes, collectively providing 116 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 149 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward and car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a high 29.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

Redhead's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Redhead's health metrics align closely with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among Redhead residents is somewhat typical of the general population, but higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~2,112 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and mental health issues (8.9%), while 62.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Under-65 residents demonstrate better than average health outcomes. Redhead has 29.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,096 people), higher than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Redhead's population, born in Australia, was 89.5%. Citizenship stood at 93.3%, with 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Redhead's religion at 55.6%, close to Rest of NSW's 55.9%.

Ancestry showed English at 33.1%, Australian at 32.3%, and Scottish at 9.6%. Notably, Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9% (regional: 0.5%), Macedonian at 0.6% (0.4%), and Russian at 0.4% (0.2%).

Redhead hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Redhead's median age is 47 years, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 14.9% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 5.1%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.0% to 13.1%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 13.2% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 13.6% to 11.0%, and the 85+ group dropped from 5.9% to 4.0%. By 2041, Redhead is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 39%, reaching 536 people from 386. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.