Redbank Plains
At a median age of 27, Redbank Plains is 13.0 years younger than the national profile, making its 24,349 residents notably young for an established suburb. Separate houses account for 85.3% of dwellings, yet renting is the dominant tenure at 58.9%, creating a family-oriented but mobile housing market. Overseas-born residents represent 31.7%, which is 10.1 percentage points above the national share, while average household size is 3.1. For buyers comparing Redbank Plains with nearby Springfield Lakes or Bellbird Park, the clearest local distinction is the strong detached-house format, with 53.6% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms.
Population
24,349
Median Age
27.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,516/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Redbank Plains suits buyers who prioritise detached family space over compact housing. Separate houses make up 85.3% of dwellings, while apartments account for only 1.7%; 53.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 37.0% have 3 bedrooms. The recorded mortgage repayment is $1,473 per month, equal to 22.4% of household income, lower than the 23.1% rent-to-income measure. With 58.9% renting and only 11.0% owning outright, many households are likely to be entering or moving through the housing market. Compared with nearby Springfield Lakes or Bellbird Park, buyers should inspect block size, commute time and future maintenance alongside the appeal of extra bedrooms.
For Buyers
Redbank Plains suits buyers who prioritise detached family space over compact housing. Separate houses make up 85.3% of dwellings, while apartments account for only 1.7%; 53.6% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 37.0% have 3 bedrooms. The recorded mortgage repayment is $1,473 per month, equal to 22.4% of household income, lower than the 23.1% rent-to-income measure. With 58.9% renting and only 11.0% owning outright, many households are likely to be entering or moving through the housing market. Compared with nearby Springfield Lakes or Bellbird Park, buyers should inspect block size, commute time and future maintenance alongside the appeal of extra bedrooms.
For Investors
Redbank Plains has a substantial rental base, with 58.9% of households renting compared with 11.0% owning outright. Weekly rent is $350 and the vacancy rate is 6.7%, so investors should test leasing assumptions rather than rely on scarcity alone. The annual growth trend is 3.26%, while the primary migration driver is Balanced, giving the market a growth narrative without a single dominant demand source. Detached houses represent 85.3% of dwellings, which can attract family tenants but may bring different maintenance costs than apartments. Compare net yield, insurance, repairs and vacancy exposure before purchasing, because the rental share is higher than the outright-owner share but does not guarantee consistent returns.
Schools in Redbank Plains
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St Ann's School (Redbank Plains)
Staines Memorial College (Redbank Plains)
Redbank Plains State High School
Fernbrooke State School
Redbank Plains State School
Demographics
Redbank Plains has a young and culturally mixed population: the median age is 27, or 13.0 years below the national figure, and 31.7% of residents were born overseas, 10.1 percentage points above the national share. University attainment is 16.3%, 13.8 percentage points below the national comparison, while average household size is 3.1, or 0.6 above the national figure. English ancestry is recorded for 7,561 people and Samoan ancestry for 2,199, with Samoan the leading listed non-English language at 593 speakers. Families with children make up 44.9% of households, compared with 25.5% couples without children, helping explain demand for larger homes and local services.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.3%
Houses
13.0%
Townhouse
1.7%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is strongly detached, with separate houses at 85.3%, semi-detached dwellings at 13.0% and apartments at 1.7%. Four or more bedrooms account for 53.6% of homes, higher than the 37.0% share for 3-bedroom homes, supporting larger households averaging 3.1 people. Renting is 58.9%, higher than mortgage ownership at 29.6% and outright ownership at 11.0%. The recorded weekly rent is $350, while the mortgage-to-income ratio is 22.4% and the household income is $1,516 per week. Compared with apartment-oriented housing choices, Redbank Plains gives buyers more detached stock, but renters and owners should compare upkeep, transport and renewal costs carefully.
Mortgage / mo
$1,473
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $350.
$570
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $570 · units $337
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$747
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.7%
Unoccupied
535
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.9%
Couples with children
25.5%
Couples, no children
27.8%
Single parent
6,013
Total families
Economy & Employment
Redbank Plains has a service, production and trades base. Healthcare leads industries at 21.3% with 1,219 workers, followed by manufacturing at 10.3% with 591, education at 8.9% with 509, retail at 8.0% with 456 and construction at 7.5% with 431. Community and personal occupations lead at 1,595 people, ahead of labourers at 1,533 and machinery and drivers at 1,456. Labour-force participation is 63.6%, full-time employment is 59.7% and unemployment is 9.4%. Household income sits at percentile 47.4, while IEO is decile 1, IER decile 2, IRSD decile 1 and IRSAD decile 1. The contrast with higher-decile areas suggests healthcare and local services support jobs without lifting every household's income or access conditions.
Unemployment
9.4%
Labour Force
10,991
Unemployed
1,031
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
30.2%
Participation
63.6%
Employed
9,960
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.3%
Postgraduate
3.1%
Born Overseas
31.7%
Dwellings
7,481
Transport to Work
Daily life in Redbank Plains is shaped by car dependence across its 19.49 square kilometres and density of 1,249.5 people per square kilometre. Car drivers account for 79.7% of commuting, compared with only 2.1% using public transport, while 9.6% work from home. This makes reliable road access important for work, shopping and school travel. Five local schools span 3 government schools plus Catholic and independent options, with primary and high-school choices represented. IRSAD is in decile 1, below higher-decile areas, so households should weigh transport and service access alongside housing space. Compared with car-light living, the suburb is better suited to residents comfortable planning regular vehicle trips.
Drive
79.7%
Public Transport
2.1%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
9.6%
Population Forecast
+3.26%/yr
(+946 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth indicators are strong but mixed. The annual trend is 3.26%, the primary migration driver is Balanced, and population change across the wider area reached 62.6% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Mixed, with rent growth of 12.9%, higher than the annual trend, while the affordability trend is labelled Improving from 50.6 in 2011 to 46.9 in 2021. Gentrification signals are unsettled: one measure records a score of 0 and the stage Not gentrifying, while another records a score of 50 and the stage Active. The result is a high-growth setting where housing pressure, young households and changing tenure patterns matter more than a single linear story.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+316
Net Internal / yr
+275
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +275/yr, Strong overseas inflow +316/yr, Accelerating: 31% → 45%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Redbank Plains compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redbank Plains a good suburb to live in?
It can suit households seeking space, schools and a young family setting. The median age is 27, 85.3% of dwellings are separate houses, and 53.6% have 4 or more bedrooms. The trade-offs are car dependence at 79.7% and a renter share of 58.9%, so compare commute, tenure and enrolment zones with nearby options.
What is the median house price in Redbank Plains?
No reliable median house price is stated for Redbank Plains. Buyers should compare current sales by dwelling type and bedroom count, using the 85.3% separate-house share and 53.6% 4-plus-bedroom share as context. The recorded mortgage repayment is $1,473 per month, but that figure should not be treated as a purchase price.
What schools are in Redbank Plains?
Redbank Plains has 5 local schools across government, Catholic and independent sectors, including primary and high-school options. The mix is 3 government schools plus 1 Catholic and 1 independent school. Fernbrooke State School and Redbank Plains State High School are among the local choices. Check the exact address against enrolment zones before signing a lease or contract.
Is Redbank Plains safe?
Treat safety as an address-level question rather than assuming a suburb-wide result. For postcode 4301, compare recent police statistics with nearby streets, then inspect lighting, traffic and routes to the 5 local schools at different times. A 79.7% car-driver share also makes road conditions relevant to day-to-day comfort.
Is Redbank Plains good for property investment?
Redbank Plains may suit investors seeking a large tenant pool, as 58.9% of households rent compared with 11.0% owning outright. Weekly rent is $350 and vacancy is 6.7%, while the annual growth trend is 3.26%. Check net yield, maintenance, insurance and vacancy exposure carefully because the detached-house share is 85.3% and costs can vary by property type.
How is Redbank Plains's population changing?
Redbank Plains has 24,349 residents today and a median age of 27. Across the wider area, population change over 10 years is 62.6%, while the annual trend is 3.26%. The trajectory is Mixed and the primary migration driver is Balanced, so growth is strong but its composition may shift rather than follow a single pattern.
What languages are spoken in Redbank Plains?
Samoan is the leading listed non-English language, with 593 speakers, followed by Punjabi at 111 and Hindi at 83. English ancestry is recorded for 7,561 people, while Samoan ancestry is 2,199. With 31.7% of residents born overseas, local services and schools may need to cater for language needs above the national share.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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