Redbank

The community is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 24.7% of the population. This stands in contrast to seniors, who represent only 12.4% of residents, which is well below the Queensland and Australian averages.

A high proportion of the community was born overseas, with 36.9% of residents born outside Australia. This is far above the state average, with New Zealand being the most common birthplace after Australia.

Language diversity is very high here, as 26.7% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the Queensland figure and is among the highest for similar areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, with 33.8% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has fewer people with university degrees than most, with only 10.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $1,321 a week. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here, affecting 10.4% of residents.

While 27.1% of people provide unpaid care for children, volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level of area at 8.7%, well below the state and national figures.

First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population, and the community is notably proud of its heritage, with 22.5% speaking a First Nations language—far above the national average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are especially common, making up 23.3% of households, which is well above the national average.

Renters are very common here, making up 55% of households, which is far above the national figure. Only 22.3% of homes are owned outright, a figure well below the state average.

The area is well served by public transport, with 12 stops and 28 routes. More people commute via public transport than in most similar areas, and 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Redbank is a highly transient community, with 58.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 14.1% of the population.

Unemployment is high at 9.7%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as labourers or machinery operators, with 57.6% of adults working or looking for work.

Most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the state average.