Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Red Hill
2 km²
Young adults are the face of Red Hill, where the typical resident is just 32 years old. This inner-city area is a highly educated and affluent community, with over half of adults holding a university degree. It is a place of movement and transition, with a high proportion of renters and a population that is noticeably younger than the national average. Its residents enjoy a privileged lifestyle in a walkable environment, with incomes and qualifications far above the state and national figures.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the Queensland average, with children under 15 and seniors making up a much smaller share of the population than in most areas. De facto relationships are much more common here than across Australia.
About 22% of residents were born overseas, a figure similar to the state average but well below the national mark. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 86% of the area. While the share of people using another language at home has risen since 2011, it remains far below the national figure.
A majority of residents (53.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national and state figures. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.
Red Hill is among the most qualified areas in the region; 51.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 85.3% finished Year 12, both figures being far above the national average.
Incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,375 a week—well above the national figure. Weekly personal income is also much higher than in most other areas.
Residents generally experience better health, with long-term conditions and needs for daily help being much lower than in most areas. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national average.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011. Residents are less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.
The First Nations community is small, but it is among the most advantaged at this level, with Year 12 completion rates far above the national figure and an unemployment rate much lower than most areas.
The area has a high number of people living alone and a very low share of one-parent families. Most households consist of couples, with or without children.
Renting is very common, with 45.9% of homes rented, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both well above the state and national figures.
Working from home is much more common here than across Australia. The area is well served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and a very short commute to the city.
The population is highly mobile, with 54.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most other areas.
A very high share of adults (76.9%) are working or looking for work, far above the national average. Most residents work as professionals or managers in technical and health fields.
Red Hill is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and education and job skills.
The area receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, while its maximum temperatures are a little lower than the state figure.
This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks, and health services, far exceeding the state average.