Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Redbank Plains
19 km²
Few areas have a higher proportion of renters than Redbank Plains, where 57.8% of households rent their homes. It is a rapidly growing community that has expanded by 63% since 2011 to reach over 24,000 people. This is a very young area, with a typical resident aged just 27 and a huge number of children under 15. The neighbourhood is characterised by large family homes and a diverse, mobile population.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is far younger than the national average, with 29.0% of people being children under 15 and only 6.6% aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 6.2% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.
People born overseas make up 29.7% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
About 21.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. This diversity is matched by the national average, though it is well above the state figure.
People with no religion make up 41.0% of the population, which is about the same as the Queensland average. This figure has risen significantly by 16 points since 2011.
The area has much lower rates of university qualifications than most other areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose 10 points since 2011 to reach 54.3%.
Typical weekly family income is $1,624, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national figure. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result much lower than most areas.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of the population. Additionally, 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 33.4% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.3%.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level and is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17. Unemployment is well above the national figure at 16.4%.
This is a high-density family area where 57.6% of households are couples with children and one-parent families are far more common than average at 25.7%. Consequently, homes are larger, with 3.1 people per dwelling.
Rentals are very common, with 57.8% of homes rented and only 10.7% owned outright. While 88.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment is a little below the state average.
Most people rely on cars, with 67.9% driving to work and only 1.8% using public transport. Working from home is much less common here than in the rest of Australia.
The community is very mobile, with 53.7% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.8% of the population.
Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 9.4%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.
The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10, which is lower than about 90% of similar areas. Despite this, the population is growing quickly, with a 16.6% increase since 2021.
The area receives 938mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are higher than in most areas, though still a little below the state average.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park, with a walkability score that is a little above the state average. However, access to health services on foot is well below the state figure.