Redbank
A renter-majority profile, a median age of 30 and a 40.2% overseas-born share give Redbank a distinct position in the western Brisbane corridor. Its 2,931 residents are 10 years younger than the national age comparison, while renters account for 57.1%, versus 23.2% who own outright. Healthcare is the largest listed industry at 20.8%, and the wider area has an annual growth trend of 3.26%. For buyers comparing Redbank with nearby Goodna or Riverview, the main appeal is a younger, lower-income market with substantial rental demand and a high share of larger homes.
Local council: Ipswich
Population
2,931
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,321/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Redbank may suit buyers focused on weekly affordability, rental flexibility and family-sized housing rather than a premium owner-occupier setting. A reliable current median house price cannot be confirmed, but the housing indicators include $350 weekly rent and a $1,500 monthly mortgage figure. Mortgage-to-income pressure is 26.2%, close to the 26.5% rent-to-income measure, which helps explain why both ownership and renting remain important tenure choices. Separate houses make up 68.0%, semi-detached homes 28.7% and apartments 3.3%. The 45.9% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms is higher than the 31.0% share with 3 bedrooms, supporting households needing more space.
For Buyers
Redbank may suit buyers focused on weekly affordability, rental flexibility and family-sized housing rather than a premium owner-occupier setting. A reliable current median house price cannot be confirmed, but the housing indicators include $350 weekly rent and a $1,500 monthly mortgage figure. Mortgage-to-income pressure is 26.2%, close to the 26.5% rent-to-income measure, which helps explain why both ownership and renting remain important tenure choices. Separate houses make up 68.0%, semi-detached homes 28.7% and apartments 3.3%. The 45.9% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms is higher than the 31.0% share with 3 bedrooms, supporting households needing more space.
For Investors
Redbank's investment case rests on rental depth and growth momentum rather than a quoted entry-price benchmark. Renting at 57.1% is higher than outright ownership at 23.2% or mortgage ownership at 18.8%, creating a broad tenant base. Weekly rent is $350 and vacancy is 7.7%, so investors should allow for leasing competition as well as demand. Rent growth of 12.9% is higher than the 3.26% annual growth trend across the wider area, which may support income performance if sustained. Only 1 development was recorded in the last 12 months, while migration is labelled Balanced, so returns are more closely tied to existing housing demand than a large construction pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
1
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Redbank
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Redbank State School
Demographics
Redbank has a young population structure, with a median age of 30 that is 10 years below the national comparison. Its 40.2% overseas-born share is 18.6 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment at 16.5% is 13.6 points below national levels. Average household size is 2.7 people, or 0.2 above the national comparison, and couples with children represent 42.8% of families. English ancestry is recorded for 894 residents and Samoan ancestry for 341, with Christianity at 1,422 and no religion at 981. Compared with nearby Goodna and Riverview, these figures are useful for households assessing age, migration and family-market differences across the area.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.0%
Houses
28.7%
Townhouse
3.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Redbank is predominantly a family-housing market, with 68.0% separate houses and 45.9% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms. That larger-home share is higher than the 31.0% with 3 bedrooms, while apartments account for only 3.3% and semi-detached homes 28.7%. Renting at 57.1% is higher than outright ownership at 23.2% and mortgage ownership at 18.8%, indicating a relatively mobile tenure profile. The turnover rate is 29.9%, with 70.1% of residents staying at the same address, so the suburb combines renter movement with a substantial base of established households. Rent-to-income pressure is 26.5%, compared with 26.2% for mortgages.
Mortgage / mo
$1,500
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
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$690
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.7%
Unoccupied
82
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.8%
Couples with children
29.8%
Couples, no children
24.0%
Single parent
682
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Redbank's largest listed industry at 20.8%, or 133 workers, followed by manufacturing at 11.9% and 76 workers, retail at 9.1% and 58, transport at 8.8% and 56, and education at 8.6% and 55. Healthcare's share is higher than every other listed industry, while the leading occupations are labourers at 212, machinery and drivers at 190, community and personal service workers at 181, clerical and administrative workers at 144, and trades workers at 134. Unemployment is 9.7%, participation is 57.3% and full-time employment is 59.6%. Household income sits at the 32.9th percentile, below the midpoint, while IEO is decile 2 versus IER decile 4, indicating that educational and economic-resource measures are not identical.
Unemployment
9.7%
Labour Force
1,268
Unemployed
123
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.6%
Part-time
31.4%
Participation
57.3%
Employed
1,145
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.5%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
40.2%
Dwellings
973
Transport to Work
Daily travel in Redbank is strongly car-oriented: 75.5% drive as car passengers or drivers, compared with 4.5% using public transport and 1.5% walking or cycling. The 9.9% working-from-home share provides some flexibility, but car access remains more common than every other recorded travel mode. One local school is identified, Redbank State School, and it operates in the government sector. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because school boundaries can cross suburb lines. The IRSAD and IRSD measures are both in decile 2, below the middle of the 10-decile scale, which points to more constrained socioeconomic conditions than higher-decile areas and makes access to transport, services and affordable housing especially important.
Drive
75.5%
Public Transport
4.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
9.9%
Growth Outlook
Redbank's growth signals are positive but uneven. Across the wider area, the annual trend is 3.26%, the primary migration driver is labelled Balanced, and population change over 10 years is 62.6%. Rent growth of 12.9% is higher than the annual growth trend, which can reflect stronger pressure in the rental market than in the broader growth measure. The trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly accelerating. Current gentrification scoring is 50 with an Active stage, while the shift profile records a score of 0 and labels the stage Not gentrifying. Those contrasting signals suggest change is occurring through housing and tenure pressures more than through a single clear redevelopment pattern.
Population trend: Ipswich council area
Redbank sits in the Ipswich council area. These are the council area's residents, not Redbank's.
Residents 2025
268,272
Growth, 5 yr average
+3.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+3.5%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Redbank compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redbank a good suburb to live in?
Redbank can suit households seeking a younger, rental-oriented market with larger homes. The median age is 30, renters make up 57.1% and 45.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. Car access matters because 75.5% drive, compared with 4.5% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Redbank?
A reliable current median house price cannot be confirmed for Redbank, so buyers should compare recent sales for the exact street and dwelling type. Useful housing reference points are $350 weekly rent, a $1,500 monthly mortgage figure and 68.0% separate houses.
What schools are in Redbank?
Redbank State School is the identified local school and operates in the government sector. It gives families 1 nearby school to investigate, but enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because boundaries may differ between streets and neighbouring suburbs.
Is Redbank safe?
A current suburb crime rate cannot be confirmed, so safety decisions should use recent police and council information for the exact area. Redbank has 2,931 residents, and practical checks such as visiting at different times, reviewing lighting and assessing the route to transport can add useful context.
Is Redbank good for property investment?
Redbank may suit investors targeting rental demand and growth rather than a premium price segment. Renting is 57.1%, weekly rent is $350, vacancy is 7.7% and rent growth is 12.9%. The wider area's annual growth trend is 3.26%, while only 1 development was recorded in 12 months.
How is Redbank's population changing?
The wider area recorded population change of 62.6% over 10 years, with an annual growth trend of 3.26%. Migration is classified as Balanced and the trajectory is Mixed. Redbank's current population is 2,931, while its median age of 30 indicates a younger profile than the national comparison.
What languages are spoken in Redbank?
Samoan is recorded for 107 residents and Hindi for 23 residents, while Samoan ancestry is reported for 341 people. The overseas-born share is 40.2%, which is 18.6 percentage points above the national comparison and signals a market where language and cultural services may matter.
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).
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