Redesdale VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Redesdale, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Redesdale VIC is 299 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Redesdale is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Redesdale is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Redesdale has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Redesdale has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Redesdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redesdale is $1,509.

There were 16 recorded offences in Redesdale in 2025-25, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Redesdale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Redesdale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$678/wk
$35,256 per year
#5868 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
#4051 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,509/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Redesdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (152) Female 48.5% (143)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
299 people · 119.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Redesdale 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)

Redesdale Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
62.5% 65 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 39 dwellings

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

Redesdale Country of Birth

Australia
90.2%
England
3.8%
Germany
3.0%
India
3.0%

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

Redesdale Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Catholic
19.7%
Not stated
9.9%
Anglican
9.1%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Buddhism
1.5%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Redesdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%

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

Redesdale Languages Spoken at Home

Other
62.5%
Greek
37.5%

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

Redesdale Employment

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Employed full-time
28.9% 70 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 51 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.1% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
47.9% 116 people

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

Redesdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.3%
Bachelor Degree
27.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.7%
Postgraduate Degree
13.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%

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

Redesdale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Managers
20.9%
Professionals
19.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.9%
Community & Personal Service
5.5%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
4.4%

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

Redesdale Field of Study

Engineering
17.6%
Management & Commerce
14.3%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.0%
Health
9.9%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Creative Arts
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
7.7%
Information Technology
5.5%
Education
4.4%

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

Redesdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Redesdale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Redesdale Marital Status

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Married
50.8% 135
↔️
Separated
2.6% 7
📋
Divorced
11.7% 31
🕊️
Widowed
4.5% 12
👤
Never married
30.5% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Redesdale Ancestry

English
29.8%
Australian
25.9%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
12.0%
Other
5.5%
German
4.7%
Italian
2.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
Welsh
1.3%
Croatian
1.0%
South African
1.0%
Chinese
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Redesdale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
31.4%
Secondary — Catholic
28.6%
Vocational Education
22.9%
Primary — Catholic
17.1%

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

Redesdale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.1% 22
No need for assistance
95.9% 518

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

Redesdale Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.1% 65
Not a volunteer
73.9% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Redesdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
13.9%
$300-$449/mo
11.1%
$450-$599/mo
16.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Redesdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.2%
Did not go to work
10.6%
Car (passenger)
7.4%
Other
7.4%
Walked only
4.3%

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

Redesdale Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.2%
1 vehicle
21.8%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3 vehicles
21.0%
4+ vehicles
15.3%

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

Redesdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.9%
2 bedrooms
20.2%
3 bedrooms
49.6%
4 bedrooms
21.8%
5 bedrooms
2.5%

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

Redesdale Population Mobility

11.3%
moved in the last year
26.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Redesdale Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
539
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Redesdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
36
Arthritis
22
Asthma
19
Heart disease
16
Cancer
16
Lung condition
13
Diabetes
11
Stroke
6
Kidney disease
5

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

Redesdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Redesdale Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.2%
Couple — no children under 15
23.4%
Couple — children under 15
12.9%
One parent — children under 15
7.2%
One parent — no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Redesdale Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.3% 6
👤
Never served
97.7% 251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Redesdale Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 39
Did not provide
84.3% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Redesdale Children Ever Born

No children
34.3%
1 child
14.3%
2 children
18.1%
3 children
23.8%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
2.9%

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

Redesdale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
11
1971–1980
10
1981–1990
5
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
4

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

Redesdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5–14 hours
31.9%
15–29 hours
18.3%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.3%

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

Redesdale Household Size

1 person
35.2%
2 persons
41.6%
3 persons
12.8%
4 persons
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Redesdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
236
Moved from VIC
19
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Redesdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Redesdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 16 total

Theft
9
Drug Offences
3
Assault
2
Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Redesdale Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,180/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Redesdale

≈ $5,113/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $860/wk
Rent share 27.1%

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Redesdale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redesdale

What is the population of Redesdale VIC?

The population of Redesdale VIC is 299 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Redesdale is ranked #6,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Redesdale?

The median personal income in Redesdale VIC is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,180 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Redesdale is ranked #5,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Redesdale?

Median rent in Redesdale VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Redesdale ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Redesdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redesdale VIC is $1,509. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Redesdale?

The median age in Redesdale VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Redesdale a good suburb to live in?

Redesdale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 299.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22154. All dollar figures in AUD.