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Redbank Plains QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Redbank Plains, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Redbank Plains QLD is 24,349 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Redbank Plains is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Redbank Plains is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Redbank Plains has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Redbank Plains has a population density of 1249.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Redbank Plains is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redbank Plains is $1,473.

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Redbank Plains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Redbank Plains Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,473/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Redbank Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (12,007) Female 50.7% (12,339)

Population Density

1249.5

people per km²

24,349 people · 19.5 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Redbank Plains Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Redbank Plains Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

27.0% 804 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

73.0% 2,173 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Redbank Plains Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

2.7%

India

2.3%

Fiji

1.1%

Brazil

0.5%

Germany

0.3%

China

0.2%

Bangladesh

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

Chile

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Redbank Plains Religion

No Religion

47.2%

Catholic

15.4%

Not stated

10.4%

Anglican

8.9%

Christian (other)

8.7%

Lattr day Snts

3.5%

Pentecostal

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Redbank Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Redbank Plains Languages Spoken at Home

Other

46.3%

Samoan

27.8%

SAL Tot

5.6%

IAL Punjabi

5.2%

Vietnamese

4.4%

Spanish

3.9%

Hindi

3.9%

SAL Tagalog

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Redbank Plains Employment

💼

Employed full-time

39.4% 5,949 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.9% 3,002 people

🔍

Unemployed

6.8% 1,029 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.8% 5,100 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Redbank Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.2%

Bachelor Degree

16.6%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Redbank Plains Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Professionals

15.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Labourers

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.9%

Managers

7.0%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Redbank Plains Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.4%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Engineering

17.8%

Health

9.6%

Education

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Information Technology

3.4%

Creative Arts

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Redbank Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Redbank Plains Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Redbank Plains Marital Status

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Married

35.4% 6,115

↔️

Separated

5.2% 894

📋

Divorced

7.7% 1,338

🕊️

Widowed

2.9% 494

👤

Never married

48.8% 8,434

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Redbank Plains Ancestry

English

25.3%

Australian

23.4%

Other

16.0%

Samoan

7.4%

Scottish

5.6%

Irish

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

Maori

4.1%

German

3.9%

Indian

1.7%

New Zealander

1.5%

Filipino

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Redbank Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.3%

Secondary — Government

23.8%

Vocational Education

11.4%

Pre-school

9.1%

Primary — Catholic

6.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Secondary — Catholic

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Redbank Plains Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 2,933

✅

No need for assistance

93.5% 42,310

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Redbank Plains Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.0% 1,601

—

Not a volunteer

90.0% 14,368

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Redbank Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

5.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Redbank Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.5%

Did not go to work

10.6%

Car (passenger)

7.6%

Train

1.6%

Truck

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Other

0.6%

Bus

0.5%

Walked only

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Bicycle

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Redbank Plains Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

35.9%

2 vehicles

40.3%

3 vehicles

13.2%

4+ vehicles

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Redbank Plains Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

5.1%

3 bedrooms

37.0%

4 bedrooms

49.9%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Redbank Plains Population Mobility

20.3%

moved in the last year

57.8%

moved in the last 5 years

9.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Redbank Plains Indigenous Population

6.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

3,002

Indigenous residents

42,851

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Redbank Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

2,609

Asthma

1,084

Diabetes

571

Arthritis

523

Lung condition

410

Heart disease

354

Cancer

181

Stroke

163

Kidney disease

145

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Redbank Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Redbank Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.0%

One parent — children under 15

19.5%

Couple — no children

15.6%

Couple — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Redbank Plains Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 90

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 13

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 416

👤

Never served

96.8% 15,536

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Redbank Plains Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 2,045

—

Did not provide

87.1% 13,856

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Redbank Plains Children Ever Born

No children

34.3%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

23.0%

3 children

15.1%

4 children

9.0%

5+ children

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Redbank Plains When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

254

1971–1980

321

1981–1990

560

1991–2000

708

2001–2010

2,252

2011–2015

1,588

2016

328

2017

241

2018

287

2019

261

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Redbank Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

10.2%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

34.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Redbank Plains Household Size

1 person

19.3%

2 persons

26.8%

3 persons

18.4%

4 persons

16.6%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Redbank Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address

17,809

Moved from QLD

2,676

Moved — same area (SA2)

1,175

Moved from NSW

197

Moved from overseas

162

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Redbank Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.7%

Step family — no other children

9.3%

Blended family — no other children

8.5%

Intact family — other children present

2.2%

Other couple — children only

0.7%

Step family — other children present

0.4%

Blended family — other children present

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Redbank Plains Schools

schools nearby

government

972

avg ICSEA score

7,376

total students

Augusta State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,023 students

1036

ICSEA

St Ann's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 450 students

1027

ICSEA

Staines Memorial College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 716 students

1006

ICSEA

WoodLinks State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 828 students

981

ICSEA

Collingwood Park State Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-8 · 256 students

962

ICSEA

Fernbrooke State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,007 students

960

ICSEA

Woogaroo Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 157 students

953

ICSEA

Kruger State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 673 students

937

ICSEA

Redbank Plains State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,539 students

933

ICSEA

Redbank Plains State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 727 students

920

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Redbank Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,516/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Redbank Plains

Your weekly income

≈ $6,569/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,166/wk

Rent share 23.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pioneer (Qld)

Income: $745/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $140/wk

Wulkuraka

Income: $778/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $15/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $230/wk

Darling Heights

Income: $696/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $30/wk

Wyreema

Income: $834/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $20/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $180/wk

Harlaxton

Income: $611/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $70/wk

Cambooya

Income: $839/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $60/wk

Redbank Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Shailer Park

Pop: 12,182 Income: $925/wk Rent: $410/wk

New Farm

Pop: 12,197 Income: $1,226/wk Rent: $405/wk

St Lucia

Pop: 12,220 Income: $548/wk Rent: $410/wk

Camp Hill

Pop: 12,254 Income: $1,309/wk Rent: $460/wk

Warner

Pop: 12,264 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $420/wk

Crestmead

Pop: 12,271 Income: $687/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redbank Plains

What is the population of Redbank Plains QLD?

The population of Redbank Plains QLD is 24,349 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1249.5 people per km².Redbank Plains is ranked #91 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Redbank Plains?

The median personal income in Redbank Plains QLD is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,516 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Redbank Plains is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Redbank Plains?

Median rent in Redbank Plains QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Redbank Plains ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Redbank Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redbank Plains QLD is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Redbank Plains?

The median age in Redbank Plains QLD is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Redbank Plains a good suburb to live in?

Redbank Plains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 24,349.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32405. All dollar figures in AUD.