Redcliffe · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Redcliffe

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More renters live in Redcliffe than in most similar areas, with 42.4% of households renting. This coastal pocket offers more affordable options than many other regions, with typical rents and mortgage payments sitting below national figures. A shift toward smaller homes is also evident, as the area has far fewer large houses than the state average.

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📍 Redcliffe, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Redcliffe sits — Median rent (weekly)

$334 ▲ +23.7%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Redcliffe — lower than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Redcliffe$334
4020, QLD $360
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $334, which is a little below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also lower than most areas, usually sitting at $1,600.

$334 ▲ +23.7%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $334

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,600 ▼ -7.7%

Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Redcliffe splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (41%) and $200–$349 (39%), with Under $200 at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Redcliffe, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here at 42.4%, a figure far above the Australian average of 30.6%. Meanwhile, 31.8% of residents own their homes outright, which is a little above the Queensland figure.

42.4% ▼ -6.6%

Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 45.4%
  • 2016: 46.3%
  • 2021: 42.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.8% ▲ +16.8%

Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 27.2%
  • 2016: 27.1%
  • 2021: 31.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Redcliffe, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up only 51.5% of homes, far below the national average of 72.3%. This shift is reflected in the bedrooms, as the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than most other places.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

51.5% ▼ -14.5%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 60.2%
  • 2016: 54.2%
  • 2021: 51.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

58.9% ▼ -0.9%

Lower than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 59.4%
  • 2016: 57.8%
  • 2021: 58.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Redcliffe, Separate house is the majority at 52%; Flat or apartment is next at 38%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Redcliffe, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (12%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Redcliffe [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/313051379/redcliffe/topic/housing-dwellings