Redcliffe
At 52, Redcliffe's median age sits 12 years above the national figure, making its aging resident base the suburb's most distinctive feature. Its 10,460 residents occupy a compact 4.18 square kilometres at 2,499.5 people per square kilometre. Housing is more mixed than a detached-house-only market, with 43.1% renting, 37.7% living in apartments and 51.5% in separate houses. Overseas-born residents account for 26.1%, or 4.5 percentage points above national, while the average household size of 2.0 is 0.5 below national. Household income is modest at $1,114 weekly, around the 18.1st percentile. Buyers comparing Redcliffe with Margate or Scarborough should weigh its density, services and smaller households against lower relative incomes.
Population
10,460
Median Age
52.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,114/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
55
Redcliffe suits buyers who prefer established, compact housing options over a uniformly detached suburban layout. Separate houses account for 51.5% of dwellings, while apartments represent 37.7% and semi-detached homes 10.7%. The largest bedroom groups are 3-bedroom homes at 44.9% and 2-bedroom homes at 32.5%, giving singles, couples and smaller families more choice than a family-only market. A current median house price is not available, so the $1,610 monthly mortgage figure should be treated as a budgeting marker rather than a purchase benchmark. Mortgage stress is 33.4%, higher than rent stress at 30.1%, while household income sits at the 18.1st percentile, below the national middle. Compare exact streets and dwelling types when weighing Redcliffe against nearby Margate or Scarborough.
For Buyers
Redcliffe suits buyers who prefer established, compact housing options over a uniformly detached suburban layout. Separate houses account for 51.5% of dwellings, while apartments represent 37.7% and semi-detached homes 10.7%. The largest bedroom groups are 3-bedroom homes at 44.9% and 2-bedroom homes at 32.5%, giving singles, couples and smaller families more choice than a family-only market. A current median house price is not available, so the $1,610 monthly mortgage figure should be treated as a budgeting marker rather than a purchase benchmark. Mortgage stress is 33.4%, higher than rent stress at 30.1%, while household income sits at the 18.1st percentile, below the national middle. Compare exact streets and dwelling types when weighing Redcliffe against nearby Margate or Scarborough.
For Investors
Redcliffe has a substantial tenant base, with 43.1% of households renting, higher than the 32.8% owning outright. Weekly rent is $335 and the vacancy rate is 9.3%, so investors should allow for leasing variability rather than assume uninterrupted occupancy. The 44.9% share of 3-bedroom homes provides a broad family-oriented segment, while 37.7% apartments support demand from smaller households. Development activity is notable, with 54 applications recorded over 12 months, including multiple-dwelling, hotel and brewery proposals. Overseas migration is the primary forecast growth driver, which may support rental demand, but the 9.3% vacancy rate is above the level associated with a tightly constrained market. Returns should be tested against actual purchase prices, body corporate costs and maintenance because no median house price is quoted.
Development Activity
Total DAs
116
Last 12 Months
55
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+27.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Redcliffe
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Redcliffe Special School
Redcliffe State High School
Demographics
Redcliffe has an older population profile, with a median age of 52, 12 years above national, and an average household size of 2.0, which is 0.5 below national. Couples without children make up 48.8% of families, while one-parent families account for 22.4%, helping explain demand for smaller and accessible dwellings. University attainment is 23.0%, or 7.1 percentage points below national, while 26.1% of residents were born overseas, 4.5 points above national. English, Irish and Scottish are the leading reported ancestries at 4,726, 1,378 and 1,258 people. Christianity is reported by 5,159 residents and no religion by 4,154. With 73.0% staying at the same address and 27.0% turning over, Redcliffe is less transient than a highly mobile rental district. Buyers comparing it with Margate or Scarborough should consider its older, smaller-household profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
51.5%
Houses
10.7%
Townhouse
37.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Redcliffe's housing mix is notably varied: 51.5% of dwellings are separate houses, 37.7% are apartments and 10.7% are semi-detached. Three-bedroom homes lead at 44.9%, followed by 2-bedroom homes at 32.5%, while 15.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 7.2% have 0 or 1 bedroom. Tenure is divided between 43.1% renters, 32.8% outright owners and 22.1% owners with a mortgage. The $335 weekly rent and $1,610 monthly mortgage figure provide useful cash-flow markers, but no median house price is quoted. Mortgage stress reaches 33.4%, above rent stress at 30.1%, which matters because household income is only at the 18.1st percentile. For buyers comparing Redcliffe with Margate or Scarborough, apartment availability may improve entry choice, while smaller household sizes favour efficient layouts.
Mortgage / mo
$1,610
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $335.
$670
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $670 · units $575
HH Size
2.0
Personal Income / wk
$626
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.3%
Unoccupied
496
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.1% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
33.4% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.9%
Couples with children
48.8%
Couples, no children
22.4%
Single parent
2,776
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Redcliffe's dominant industry at 24.5%, employing 638 people, followed by education at 10.7% and 279 people, construction at 10.6% and 276, professional and technical services at 7.4% and 192, and public administration at 6.4% and 166. The healthcare concentration aligns with an older median age of 52 and a need-assistance rate of 10.7%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 739, followed by community and personal service workers at 584, clerical and administrative workers at 574, trades at 563 and labourers at 465. Unemployment is 6.7%, participation is 47.7% and the full-time employment rate is 56.8%. Socioeconomic measures sit below the national middle, with IEO decile 3, IER decile 2, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 2. This lower relative position helps explain the household income percentile of 18.1 despite a sizeable professional workforce.
Unemployment
6.7%
Labour Force
4,382
Unemployed
294
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.8%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
47.7%
Employed
4,088
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.0%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
26.1%
Dwellings
4,832
Transport to Work
Redcliffe is compact and relatively car-oriented. Car drivers account for 69.8% of journeys, far above the 2.4% using public transport and the 5.5% walking or cycling, so daily convenience may depend more on proximity to services than on transit access. Working from home is reported by 17.3%, creating some flexibility for residents who can avoid peak commuting. Two government schools serve distinct needs, with a state high school and a special school represented; families should check exact enrolment zones against the address. The need-assistance rate is 10.7%, making accessible housing and nearby services relevant for some households. With an IRSAD decile of 2 and an IRSD decile of 2, Redcliffe ranks below higher-advantage locations on relative socioeconomic conditions. Inspect streets, lighting, routes and current local incident patterns before choosing an address, since practical conditions can differ within a dense 4.18-square-kilometre suburb.
Drive
69.8%
Public Transport
2.4%
Walk / Cycle
5.5%
Work from Home
17.3%
Population Forecast
+1.34%/yr
(+225 people/yr)
EstablishedRedcliffe is forecast to grow at 1.34% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 13.5% over 10 years, indicating more momentum than a static established suburb. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share is 3.1 percentage points above its earlier level, while the young share is 1.1 points below it. Rent growth of 16.7% adds pressure for tenants and may support investor interest, although affordability improved from 42.6 in 2011 to 39.8 in 2021. Gentrification signals are mixed, with a score of 31 at the Early signs stage, while the shift assessment records a score of 17 and labels the area Not gentrifying. The combination of 1.34% annual growth and overseas migration suggests ongoing change, but the aging trajectory means demand is likely to remain concentrated in established services and accessible housing.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+377
Net Internal / yr
-94
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +19% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +377/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 13%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Redcliffe compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redcliffe a good suburb to live in?
Redcliffe can suit residents seeking an established, compact suburb with varied housing and smaller households. Its median age is 52, density is 2,499.5 people per square kilometre and 43.1% of households rent. Car travel is common at 69.8%, while public transport use is 2.4%, so lifestyle fit depends on services and address-specific transport needs.
What is the median house price in Redcliffe?
No current median house price is quoted for Redcliffe. The main housing markers are $335 weekly rent and a $1,610 monthly mortgage figure. Compare recent sales for the exact property type, bedroom count and street, because Redcliffe includes 51.5% separate houses, 37.7% apartments and 10.7% semi-detached homes.
What schools are in Redcliffe?
Redcliffe has 2 listed government schools: Redcliffe State High School and Redcliffe Special School. They cover different school needs, so families should confirm the relevant enrolment zone, year-level availability and support arrangements for the exact address before signing a lease or contract.
Is Redcliffe safe?
Assess safety at the street and time-of-day level using current Queensland Police information and recent local incident patterns. Redcliffe has 2 government schools and a density of 2,499.5 people per square kilometre, so school routes, commercial areas and quieter residential streets may have different practical conditions.
Is Redcliffe good for property investment?
Redcliffe has potential rental fundamentals but requires careful due diligence. Renting accounts for 43.1%, weekly rent is $335 and vacancy is 9.3%, while 54 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, but the vacancy rate is higher than a tightly constrained market.
How is Redcliffe's population changing?
Redcliffe has 10,460 residents today, while population change across the wider area is 13.5% over 10 years and forecast growth is 1.34% annually. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 3.1 percentage points and the young share down 1.1 points.
What development is occurring in Redcliffe?
Development activity is substantial, with 54 applications recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include a multiple-dwelling material change of use, a hotel and medium-impact industry proposal involving a brewery, and a minor change to a development approval. Treat applications as pipeline activity rather than guaranteed construction.
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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