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Redhead NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Redhead, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Redhead NSW is 3,785 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Redhead is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Redhead is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Redhead has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Redhead has a population density of 1027.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Redhead is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redhead is $2,300.

There were 42 recorded offences in Redhead in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

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Redhead Population

residents (Census 2021)

Redhead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$771/wk

$40,092 per year

#4115 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Redhead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (1,789) Female 52.7% (1,993)

Population Density

1027.4

people per km²

3,785 people · 3.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,684

Family income/wk

Redhead 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)

Redhead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.3% 782 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.7% 398 dwellings

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

Redhead Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

England

2.9%

Germany

0.8%

France

0.4%

Canada

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

India

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

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

Redhead Religion

No Religion

42.6%

Catholic

21.3%

Anglican

17.9%

Not stated

6.8%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Pentecostal

2.0%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Redhead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Redhead Languages Spoken at Home

German

20.3%

Other

18.8%

Macedon

15.6%

French

12.5%

Italian

12.5%

Portuguese

9.4%

Spanish

6.3%

Australian Indigenous

4.7%

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

Redhead Employment

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Employed full-time

32.4% 888 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 641 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 60 people

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Not in labour force

42.0% 1,152 people

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

Redhead Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.5%

Bachelor Degree

31.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

9.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Redhead Occupation

Professionals

38.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.5%

Managers

15.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Sales Workers

3.6%

Labourers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

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

Redhead Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Engineering

18.5%

Health

16.4%

Education

12.2%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

Redhead Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Redhead Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.4%

$500-$649/wk

10.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Redhead Marital Status

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Married

49.8% 1,553

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Separated

3.6% 112

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Divorced

11.9% 370

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Widowed

10.4% 325

👤

Never married

24.3% 758

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Redhead Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

33.5%

Scottish

10.0%

Irish

8.2%

German

3.3%

Other

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Italian

1.6%

Dutch

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Chinese

0.8%

Polish

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Redhead School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.4%

Secondary — Government

19.2%

Pre-school

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.1%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

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

Redhead Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.3% 671

✅

No need for assistance

90.7% 6,545

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

Redhead Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.0% 481

—

Not a volunteer

83.0% 2,354

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Redhead Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

4.2%

$800-$999/mo

3.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Redhead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.6%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

2.1%

Truck

1.1%

Bicycle

0.8%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

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

Redhead Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.0%

1 vehicle

34.8%

2 vehicles

39.2%

3 vehicles

12.2%

4+ vehicles

7.8%

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

Redhead Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

24.2%

3 bedrooms

29.8%

4 bedrooms

31.2%

5 bedrooms

8.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Redhead Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

31.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Redhead Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

241

Indigenous residents

6,937

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Redhead Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

408

Arthritis

160

Heart disease

146

Asthma

129

Lung condition

121

Diabetes

111

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Redhead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Redhead Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

25.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Redhead Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 7

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Previously served

3.4% 96

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Never served

96.4% 2,736

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Redhead Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 417

—

Did not provide

85.3% 2,420

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Redhead Children Ever Born

No children

22.9%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

35.8%

3 children

23.8%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Redhead When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Redhead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Redhead Household Size

1 person

32.7%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

16.1%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Redhead Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,118

Moved from NSW

313

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

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

Redhead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.4%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Redhead Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 42 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Redhead Schools

schools nearby

government

994

avg ICSEA score

3,207

total students

Dudley Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 245 students

1095

ICSEA

Redhead Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 240 students

1089

ICSEA

St Mary's Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 989 students

1062

ICSEA

Jewells Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 262 students

1026

ICSEA

St Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 294 students

1023

ICSEA

Hunter Sports High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 941 students

955

ICSEA

Wiripaang Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 182 students

853

ICSEA

St Pius X Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 54 students

847

ICSEA

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

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Redhead Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,598/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.3%

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

If you earn X in Redhead

Your weekly income

≈ $6,925/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,178/wk

Rent share 26.3%

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Redhead vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 1,900 Income: $1,550/wk Rent: $617/wk

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Pop: 1,900 Income: $550/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mays Hill

Pop: 1,902 Income: $971/wk Rent: $435/wk

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Pop: 1,905 Income: $732/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Pop: 1,910 Income: $838/wk Rent: $498/wk

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Pop: 1,911 Income: $595/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redhead

What is the population of Redhead NSW?

The population of Redhead NSW is 3,785 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1027.4 people per km².Redhead is ranked #2,013 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Redhead?

The median personal income in Redhead NSW is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year.The median household income is $1,598 per week.Family income is $2,684 per week.Redhead is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Redhead?

Median rent in Redhead NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 26.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Redhead ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Redhead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redhead NSW is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Redhead?

The median age in Redhead NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Redhead a good suburb to live in?

Redhead is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,785.The median income is $771/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.3% 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: 13353. All dollar figures in AUD.