Redcliffe
Sitting beside Perth Airport in postcode 6104, Redcliffe pairs a $427,000 median house price with household income in the 51.1st percentile nationally, an affordability profile that explains its draw for working families. The 5,030 residents spread across 2.66 km2 at 1,891 people per km2, and 78.4% of dwellings are separate houses while apartments account for just 0.5%. The population skews younger than most, with a median age of 38, two years below the national figure, even as the suburb has aged internally with the senior share up 10.0 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 38.7%, which is 17.1 points above national, giving the area a strongly migrant character despite its detached-house suburban form.
Population
5,030
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,565/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$427K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $427,000 median, Redcliffe sits well below Perth's pricier inner suburbs, and the affordability shows in the stress numbers: mortgage repayments average $1,733 a month for a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.6%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold. The stock suits families because 78.4% are separate houses and only 0.5% apartments, with three-bedroom homes the most common at 43.6% and four-plus-bedroom dwellings a further 36.6%. That means more than 80% of dwellings carry three or more bedrooms, scarce in higher-density Perth markets. Mortgage holders (36.5%) outnumber outright owners (22.3%), a sign of an active buying market rather than long-held wealth, and the sub-30% repayment burden leaves room for first-home buyers priced out elsewhere.
For Buyers
At a $427,000 median, Redcliffe sits well below Perth's pricier inner suburbs, and the affordability shows in the stress numbers: mortgage repayments average $1,733 a month for a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.6%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold. The stock suits families because 78.4% are separate houses and only 0.5% apartments, with three-bedroom homes the most common at 43.6% and four-plus-bedroom dwellings a further 36.6%. That means more than 80% of dwellings carry three or more bedrooms, scarce in higher-density Perth markets. Mortgage holders (36.5%) outnumber outright owners (22.3%), a sign of an active buying market rather than long-held wealth, and the sub-30% repayment burden leaves room for first-home buyers priced out elsewhere.
For Investors
Renters make up 41.2% of households, well above the typical owner-occupier suburb, giving landlords a deep tenant pool at a weekly rent of $330. Rent against the $427,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.0%, far stronger than premium Perth suburbs where yields fall under 2%. Rent has grown 23.7% over the period, lifting income returns, though the 8.8% vacancy rate is elevated and signals some softness in absorbing supply. Demand is underpinned by balanced migration, with net overseas migration averaging 103 a year and net internal migration 90, both positive. Rent-to-income at 21.1% stays affordable for tenants, which supports occupancy. With population growth running 0.94% annually, the case rests on yield and steady tenant demand rather than rapid capital appreciation.
Schools in Redcliffe iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Maria Goretti's Catholic School
PP-6 · 367 students
Redcliffe Primary School
K-6 · 301 students
Demographics
The median age of 38 runs 2.0 years below the national figure, yet the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 10.0 points while the working-age share fell 5.0 points and the young share dropped 3.4 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 38.7%, which is 17.1 points above national, making migration central to the area's identity. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,526), Irish (426) and Scottish (388), while the top non-English languages are Mandarin (61 speakers), Arabic (40) and Cantonese (31). University qualifications sit at 30.2%, almost exactly the national average at 0.1 points above. Average household size is 2.4, just 0.1 below national, and couples with children (1,510 families) outnumber couples without (872), consistent with the family-oriented, detached-house profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
78.4%
Houses
21.0%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits across three modes: 36.5% carry a mortgage, 41.2% rent and 22.3% own outright. Mortgage holders outnumbering outright owners points to an active, churning market of recent buyers rather than entrenched wealth. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 78.4% separate houses, with semi-detached at 21.0% and apartments a negligible 0.5%, so density stays low at 1,891 people per km2. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 43.6% and four-plus-bedroom homes add 36.6%, leaving smaller one and two-bedroom stock scarce. The $427,000 median sits below Perth's pricier markets, and with household income in the 51.1st percentile the price-to-income relationship stays manageable: mortgage-to-income is 25.6% and rent-to-income 21.1%, both under the 30% stress line.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$330
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$807
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.8%
Unoccupied
180
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.3%
Couples, no children
3,453
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in services and resources: Healthcare leads at 15.8% (237 workers), Education follows at 9.6% (144) and Mining at 8.1% (122), with Public Administration at 7.6% and Construction at 7.3%, a mix reflecting both metropolitan services and WA's resource economy. By occupation, Professionals (455) lead, followed by Clerical and Administrative workers (311) and Community and Personal Service workers (301). Unemployment is 6.9%, above the national rate, and the participation rate of 57.1% is modest, partly because 1,251 residents are not in the labour force. SEIFA places the suburb mid-pack: IEO at decile 6 for education and occupation, but IER at decile 3 for economic resources, a gap that reflects the 41.2% renter base depressing household wealth measures even where skills are solid.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
5,090
Unemployed
248
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.0%
Part-time
25.1%
Participation
57.1%
Employed
2,197
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.2%
Postgraduate
6.7%
Born Overseas
38.7%
Dwellings
1,860
Transport to Work
Transport leans heavily on cars, with 83.3% driving to work and only 6.8% using public transport and 2.3% walking or cycling, below the active-transport share of denser suburbs, a function of the low 1,891 per km2 density and proximity to Perth Airport. SEIFA reads mid-range: decile 5 on IRSAD for overall advantage and decile 4 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, placing Redcliffe below the metropolitan average but not in the lowest tiers. Around 8.8% of residents (405 people) need daily assistance, and volunteering runs at 12.0%. The detached-house form and $427,000 median make it accessible to families, with rent-to-income at 21.1% keeping tenants comfortable, though the airport-adjacent location brings the trade-off of aircraft noise.
Drive
83.3%
Public Transport
6.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.94%/yr
(+105 people/yr)
EstablishedRedcliffe is a steady-growth established suburb: population is rising 0.94% annually, about 105 people a year, and the 10-year change reached 13.9%, a moderate pace. Growth is balanced across sources, with net overseas migration averaging 103 a year and net internal migration 90, so demand is not dependent on a single channel. The gentrification score sits at 17, classified as not gentrifying, signalling stable rather than rapidly rising socioeconomics, consistent with flat real income growth of 0.6% over the decade. Affordability held nearly constant, moving from 53.5% in 2011 to 53.4% in 2021, a stable trend. The internal aging pattern, senior share up 10.0 points, means future demand will tilt toward smaller and lower-maintenance dwellings even as detached houses dominate today.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+103
Net Internal / yr
+90
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +18% since 2011, Net internal migration +90/yr
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 suits affordability-focused families: the $427,000 median house price sits below pricier Perth suburbs, and 78.4% of dwellings are separate houses. SEIFA places it mid-range at decile 5 on IRSAD and decile 6 on IEO, with household income in the 51.1st percentile nationally. The trade-off is airport-adjacent aircraft noise.
What is the median house price in Redcliffe?
The median house price is $427,000, below Perth's more expensive inner suburbs. Weekly rent averages $330 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.6%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold and implying a rental yield near 4.0%.
What schools are in Redcliffe?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.66 km2 Redcliffe boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is moderately educated, with university qualifications at 30.2%, just 0.1 points above the national figure.
Is Redcliffe safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Redcliffe in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 4 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage and decile 5 on IRSAD, both mid-range, while 8.8% of residents need daily assistance, broadly typical of a middle-tier metropolitan area.
Is Redcliffe good for property investment?
Rent of $330 a week against a $427,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.0%, stronger than premium Perth suburbs under 2%. Renters make up 41.2% of households and rent grew 23.7% over the period, though the 8.8% vacancy rate is elevated, so tenant demand matters more than rapid capital growth.
How is Redcliffe's population changing?
Population is rising 0.94% annually, about 105 people a year, with a 13.9% increase over 10 years. Growth is balanced, with net overseas migration of 103 a year and net internal migration of 90. The profile is aging internally, the senior share up 10.0 points and the working-age share down 5.0 points.
What languages are spoken in Redcliffe?
About 38.7% of residents were born overseas, 17.1 points above the national figure. English dominates, with Mandarin (61 speakers), Arabic (40), Cantonese (31), Nepali (26) and Punjabi (26) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a strongly migrant resident mix for a detached-house suburb.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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