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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Redlynch is around 11,230, reflecting a 6.2% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,571. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,130 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 271 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 442 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Redlynch has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, while overseas migration and natural growth also played positive roles. 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 used, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, the suburb is expected to grow by 1,363 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.2% over the 16 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Redlynch when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Redlynch averaged approximately 93 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 466 homes were approved, with an additional 45 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each new home accommodates about 1.1 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

This has resulted in stable market dynamics due to balanced supply and demand. The average construction value of new properties is approximately $369,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $24.8 million, indicating moderate commercial development levels.

Comparatively, Redlynch has slightly more development than the rest of Queensland, with 20.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice and supports existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. The area's dwelling approvals consist of 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With approximately 178 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 1,263 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Redlynch 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 identified 13 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway duplication, Larsen Place Estate, Bel Plas Estate, and Currunda Creek Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Redlynch has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 6,488 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Redlynch is higher at 76.6%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. A moderate 16.1% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Redlynch shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 2.2% compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by a comparison of Census working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.7% while employment declined by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Redlynch's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 income stands at $66,043. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,486 (median) and $73,545 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes rank highly in Redlynch, between the 79th and 84th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 38.0% of locals (4,267 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 31.7% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (33.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Redlynch. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income and 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 evaluation, 90.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Redlynch stood at 25.1%, with mortgaged properties at 52.7% and rented dwellings at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, higher than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Redlynch was recorded at $440, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Redlynch's median monthly mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 Regional Queensland 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 university qualification rate is 28.8%, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This rate is also higher than that of the SA4 region at 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%.

Vocational credentials are held by 38.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 25.2%. Educational participation is high, with 37.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.7% in primary education, 12.6% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing 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 are served by three different routes that together facilitate 351 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents typically living 1544 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Redlynch, and cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 16.1% of 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 indicates strong performance across Redlynch.

AreaSearch's assessment shows low prevalence of common health conditions among both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~5,993 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (6.9%) and arthritis (5.5%), with 76.8% of residents reporting no medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Redlynch has 10.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,179 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for 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 was found to be above average, with 23.4% of its population born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Redlynch, comprising 48.4% of people. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Regional Qld, making up 0.1% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.0%), Australian (25.1%), and Other (9.3%). Korean (0.7%) and South Australian (0.7%) were notably overrepresented in Redlynch compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively. New Zealand was also notable 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 Regional Queensland average of 41 years and essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Queensland average, the 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented in Redlynch at 16.5%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 5.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 14.3% of Redlynch's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.6% to 16.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Redlynch's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 34%, adding 378 residents to reach 1,479. However, both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.