Redlynch

Population growth drivers in Redlynch are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Redlynch is around 11,255. This figure reflects an increase of 684 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,571. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,051 as of June 2024, along with an additional 252 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 443 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Redlynch has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outperforming its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, the suburb is expected to grow by 1,487 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.6% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Redlynch averaged approximately 97 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, around 486 homes were approved, with an additional 30 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.4 new residents arrived annually for each new home over this period, suggesting a balanced supply and demand dynamic that supports stable market conditions.

The average construction value of new properties was approximately $369,000. In terms of commercial development, around $24.8 million in approvals have been registered during the current financial year. Comparatively, Redlynch has shown slightly more development activity than the rest of Queensland over the past five years, with a 24.0% increase per person.

This higher level of development supports good buyer choice and helps maintain existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. The majority of new developments consist of detached dwellings (98.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 2.0%, reflecting Redlynch's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With approximately 155 people per dwelling approval, Redlynch exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by around 1,535 residents through to 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Redlynch has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Cairns Western Arterial Road Duplication, Larsen Place Estate, Bel Plas Estate, and Currunda Creek Development. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Redlynch performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Redlynch has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 6,657 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 2.5% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Redlynch is high at 78.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census responses indicate that 16.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Redlynch has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 2.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Local employment opportunities may be limited, as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, Redlynch's labour force decreased by 1.7%, while employment declined by 2.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between industries. Applying these projections to Redlynch's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Redlynch is below the national average. The median income is $53,418 and the average is $66,043. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures, which have a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Redlynch would be approximately $58,712 (median) and $72,588 (average) by September 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Redlynch rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 84th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 38.0% of locals (4,276 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the area showing 31.7% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.7%) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Redlynch. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income and residents rank within the 85th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Redlynch is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Redlynch, as per the latest Census data, 90.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redlynch stood at 25.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.7% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Redlynch was $440, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Redlynch's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $440 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.1% of all households, including 47.2% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.9%, with lone person households at 13.4% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 28.8% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region rate of 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.3% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (25.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 37.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.7% in primary, 12.6% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education.

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

Redlynch has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 351 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1544 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential zone, most residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 16.1% of Redlynch's residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 50 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Redlynch's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Redlynch.

AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~6,006 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 6.9% of residents and arthritis affecting 5.5%. A total of 76.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Redlynch has 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,226 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Redlynch's cultural diversity is above average, with 23.4% of its population born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Redlynch, accounting for 48.4% of people. Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to the rest of Queensland, making up 0.1% of Redlynch's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (28.0%), Australian (25.1%), and Other (9.3%). Notable differences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean is overrepresented at 0.7% compared to 0.2% regionally, South African at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and New Zealand at 0.9%.

Redlynch's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Redlynch's median age is 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 and essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38. The 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented in Redlynch at 16.3%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 6.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 14.7% of the population in Redlynch, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.6% to 16.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Redlynch's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 36%, adding 392 residents to reach 1,484. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group is expected to contract by 85 residents.