Redlynch

The population grew by 20% since 2011, and while the typical age is 38, the area has far fewer seniors than most other regions. About 4.9% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 22.2% were born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 82.6% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 11.7% of the population, which is far below the national average but has increased since 2011.

The community is increasingly secular, with 45% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average and a jump of 17 points since 2011.

Residents are generally well-qualified, with 63.9% completing Year 12 and 25.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the Queensland averages.

The area is affluent, with a typical household income of $2,193 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 23.5% having one, which is well below the national average.

The community has a high rate of volunteers and a high proportion of people caring for children unpaid. About 4.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. They also show high achievement in education, with Year 12 completion far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.9% of homes are couples with children, while only 16% of people live alone.

Separate houses are the dominant style, making up 90.7% of dwellings. Most homes are quite large, with 88.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 0.6% of people using public transport to get to work. This is reflected in the fact that almost 47% of homes have two vehicles.

The community is relatively mobile, with 42.2% of people having moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas fell from 18.5% in 2011 to 8.3% in 2021.

A high proportion of the population—71.4%—are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Unemployment is notably low at 3.7%.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It is generally more prosperous than 70% of all other areas.

Redlynch experiences very high rainfall and warm temperatures, with an average annual rainfall of 2,368mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.2. Residents are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries compared to the state average.