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Redbank Plains vs Swanbank

Name: Redbank Plains vs Swanbank — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.8 km apart · Redbank Plains profile · Swanbank profile

Redbank Plains Swanbank

Redbank Plains and Swanbank are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Redbank Plains is a large, young community where the typical resident is just 27 and homes are often large, with 3.1 people per home. It is described as somewhat walkable, with 91% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. In contrast, Swanbank is sparsely populated with only 4 residents. Those living there are far older, with a typical age of 40, and the area is car-dependent, where only 1.3% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

These two neighbours have tracked differently since 2011, with the gaps between them remaining stark. While they share similar terrain and a drive time to the city of around 30 minutes, their daily experiences differ. Redbank Plains has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, while typical personal weekly income is well higher in Swanbank at $949 compared to $747 in Redbank Plains.

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Where they differ most

Population: 24,345 larger in Redbank Plains Household size: 1.6 larger in Redbank Plains Median age: 13 yrs older in Swanbank Personal income: $202 higher in Swanbank People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Swanbank

Demographics & Identity

Population in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +24,345 larger in Redbank Plains gap widening

24,349 90th pct 4 3rd pct

Median age in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +13 yrs older in Swanbank

27 yrs 0th pct 40 yrs 29th pct

Age structure

31.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%

29.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%

17.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%

15.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%

6.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.8% Never married +51.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

35.4% Married ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%

7.7% Divorced ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

5.2% Separated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

64.0% Australia +36.0 pts ▸ 100.0%

9.9% New Zealand ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

1.8% England ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.4% India ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% Philippines ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.6% Vietnam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

31.1% English +68.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

28.7% Australian ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%

6.8% Scottish ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.0% Irish ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

4.8% German ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.1% Indian ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.9% Filipino ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.8% Chinese ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

71.4% English only +28.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Punjabi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% Arabic ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.8% Christianity +55.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

41.0% No religion ◂ +41.0 pts 0.0%

8.9% Not stated ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

1.5% Hinduism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.5% Islam ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.1% Buddhism ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Redbank Plains in Swanbank

0.71 1st pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +8 more in Redbank Plains

24 87th pct 16 86th pct

Avg size in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +64 larger in Redbank Plains

703 90th pct 639 87th pct

ICSEA in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +8 higher in Redbank Plains

982 45th pct 974 40th pct

Highest year of school

54.3% Year 12 ◂ +54.3 pts 0.0%

20.6% Year 10 ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%

9.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

8.2% Year 11 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +$202 higher in Swanbank

$747 49th pct $949 77th pct

Household income in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +$141 higher in Redbank Plains

$1,516 48th pct $1,375 38th pct

Family income in Redbank Plains in Swanbank

$1,624 34th pct —

Household income distribution

36.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%

34.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.3 pts 0.0%

11.4% Under $650 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

7.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

3.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.3% Under $650 ◂ +40.3 pts 0.0%

40.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.1 pts 0.0%

11.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Mental health ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

10.7% Asthma ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

8.2% Other condition ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

6.1% Arthritis ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

4.6% Diabetes ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

2.6% Heart disease ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.6% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.9% None ◂ +63.9 pts 0.0%

17.9% One condition ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

5.8% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +1,503 larger in Redbank Plains

1,503 89th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Redbank Plains in Swanbank

17 yrs 14th pct —

Median income in Redbank Plains in Swanbank

$641 50th pct —

Household income in Redbank Plains in Swanbank

$1,516 43rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +1.6 larger in Redbank Plains

3.1 88th pct 1.5 0th pct

Household size

26.8% 2 people ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%

19.3% 1 person ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%

18.4% 3 people ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%

16.6% 4 people ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%

9.7% 6 or more ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

9.1% 5 people ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Redbank Plains in Swanbank

$350 71st pct —

Mortgage in Redbank Plains in Swanbank

$1,473 40th pct —

People / bedroom in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +0.10 higher in Swanbank

0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.8% Rented ◂ +57.8 pts 0.0%

29.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%

10.7% Owned outright ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

1.9% Not stated ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

85.3% Separate house +14.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

13.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

1.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +48.9 pts 0.0%

36.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%

5.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

4.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

3.7% 5 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +66 more in Redbank Plains

66 88th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +2.71 more in Redbank Plains

2.71 68th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +501.9 more in Redbank Plains

501.9 78th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +7 more in Redbank Plains

7 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +57 longer in Swanbank

7 39th pct 64 87th pct

Drive to city in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +4 longer in Swanbank

28 24th pct 32 28th pct

Reach 30 min in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +24,349 more in Redbank Plains

24,349 77th pct 0 0th pct

Reach 45 min in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +24,349 more in Redbank Plains

24,349 52nd pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Walkability

Walk score in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +5.4 higher in Redbank Plains

5.6 86th pct 0.2 45th pct

Types ≤15 min in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +5.3 more in Redbank Plains

5.5 85th pct 0.2 45th pct

15-min city in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +70.5 pts higher in Redbank Plains

71.2% 85th pct 0.6% 58th pct

Walk to shops in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +66.2 pts higher in Redbank Plains

69.5% 85th pct 3.2% 60th pct

Walk to transit in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +85.1 pts higher in Redbank Plains

86.4% 83rd pct 1.3% 58th pct

Walk to school in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +90.3 pts higher in Redbank Plains

91.0% 93rd pct 0.6% 57th pct

Walk to a park in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +84.0 pts higher in Redbank Plains

98.3% 85th pct 14.3% 49th pct

Walk to health in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +44.3 pts higher in Redbank Plains

44.3% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +490.9 more in Swanbank

9.1 39th pct 500.0 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +105 higher in Redbank Plains

110 86th pct 5 68th pct

Mean slope in Redbank Plains in Swanbank +1.1 pts higher in Swanbank

6.2% 56th pct 7.4% 66th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Redbank Plains vs Swanbank [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL32405/redbank-plains/vs/SAL32707/swanbank

Where they differ most

👥 Demographics & Identity