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Redland Bay
47 km²
High household incomes and a strong preference for large homes define Redland Bay. This growing community has seen its population jump 30% since 2011, becoming a hub for families with children. It is a relatively affluent area where most people live in detached houses and enjoy a higher typical income than the national figure. The neighborhood is primarily residential, though it is well-resourced with a high level of access to money and services.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The population is growing and slightly older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is about 20.1%, which is well below the national figure.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 5.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and only 0.4% of residents speak little or no English.
A significant number of residents report having no religion, at 44.8%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply by 23 percentage points since 2011.
About 55.9% of residents completed Year 12, but the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average at 15.8%.
The area is quite prosperous, with 25.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the state average. The typical household income of $2,074 per week is also higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.6% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.5% of the community.
Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.8% of people providing this support. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than most similar areas.
First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population. This community is noticeably younger than other First Nations groups, with a typical age of 19, and has a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 60.5% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 95% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $470.
Most people rely on cars, as only 1.3% of residents commute by public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, and the typical drive time to the city is 35 minutes.
Redland Bay is a dynamic area where 46.9% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.
The workforce is active, with 65.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health care, or retail.
The area is highly advantaged in terms of money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been much higher than the state average.
The local climate is characterized by high rainfall, with an annual average of 1,317mm, which is far above the state figure.
Residents have excellent access to parks and public transport within a 15-minute walk. About 71.7% of homes are located within a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far above the state average.