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Redwood QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Redwood QLD is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Redwood is $1,382 per week ($71,864 per year). Median rent in Redwood is $435 per week ($1,885 per month). Redwood has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Redwood has a population density of 37.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redwood is $2,500.

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Redwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Redwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,382/wk

$71,864 per year

#192 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$435/wk

$1,885 per month

#1326 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Redwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.3% (70) Female 55.7% (88)

Population Density

37.7

people per km²

159 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$3,250

Family income/wk

Redwood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Redwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.6% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.4% 20 dwellings

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

Redwood Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Redwood Religion

No Religion

37.3%

Anglican

28.8%

Catholic

16.3%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Not stated

3.3%

Islam

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Redwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Redwood Employment

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Employed full-time

31.3% 36 people

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Employed part-time

27.8% 32 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 4 people

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Not in labour force

37.4% 43 people

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

Redwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

54.4%

Certificate III/IV

19.1%

Postgraduate Degree

11.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

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

Redwood Occupation

Professionals

43.6%

Managers

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.1%

Sales Workers

9.1%

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

Redwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.6%

Health

21.0%

Society & Culture

21.0%

Engineering

14.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

Education

4.8%

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

Redwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Redwood Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

36.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Redwood Marital Status

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Married

68.9% 82

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Divorced

8.4% 10

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Widowed

3.4% 4

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Never married

19.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Redwood Ancestry

Australian

36.2%

English

27.2%

Scottish

11.9%

Other

8.5%

German

7.7%

Irish

4.7%

French

2.6%

Dutch

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Redwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.2%

Primary — Government

18.6%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Pre-school

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

9.3%

Secondary — Government

7.0%

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

Redwood Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 13

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No need for assistance

95.8% 297

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

Redwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.7% 33

—

Not a volunteer

71.3% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Redwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

30.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Redwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.1%

Did not go to work

16.9%

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

Redwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.3%

2 vehicles

45.0%

3 vehicles

18.3%

4+ vehicles

18.3%

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

Redwood Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

20.0%

4 bedrooms

45.5%

5 bedrooms

25.5%

6+ bedrooms

9.1%

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

Redwood Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

52.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Redwood Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

311

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Redwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Redwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

20.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Redwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.9%

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Redwood Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 7

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Never served

94.4% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Redwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 16

—

Did not provide

86.9% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Redwood Children Ever Born

No children

26.9%

2 children

17.3%

3 children

40.4%

4 children

15.4%

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

Redwood When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Redwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

25.4%

15–29 hours

21.4%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

19.0%

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

Redwood Household Size

1 person

21.2%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

5.8%

4 persons

5.8%

5 persons

7.7%

6+ persons

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Redwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

128

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Redwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.7%

Step family — no other children

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Redwood Schools

schools nearby

government

1052

avg ICSEA score

8,853

total students

Toowoomba Anglican School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 682 students

1132

ICSEA

Mater Dei Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 433 students

1116

ICSEA

Fairholme College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 849 students

1110

ICSEA

Toowoomba Grammar School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,145 students

1096

ICSEA

Toowoomba East State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 867 students

1067

ICSEA

St Joseph's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 913 students

1044

ICSEA

Rangeville State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 723 students

1039

ICSEA

Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 53 students

1038

ICSEA

St Thomas More's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 319 students

1032

ICSEA

Gabbinbar State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students

1010

ICSEA

Centenary Heights State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,738 students

1006

ICSEA

Toowoomba State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 775 students

934

ICSEA

Toowoomba Anglican School - East Toowoomba Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Redwood Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,821/wk

Median Rent $435/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Redwood

Your weekly income

≈ $12,224/month

Median rent $435/wk

Left after rent $2,386/wk

Rent share 15.4%

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Income: $1,204/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $1,225/wk Rent: $430/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $1,182/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $45/wk

Kalinga

Income: $1,182/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $1,226/wk Rent: $405/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $1,163/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $1,137/wk Rent: $425/wk Save: $10/wk

Wilston

Income: $1,258/wk Rent: $405/wk Save: $30/wk

Redwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Coonambula

Pop: 80 Income: $456/wk Rent: $165/wk

Degarra

Pop: 80 Income: $440/wk Rent: $150/wk

Hamilton Plains

Pop: 80 Income: $630/wk Rent: $330/wk

Kinnoul

Pop: 80 Income: $875/wk Rent: $145/wk

Mount Delaney

Pop: 80 Income: $567/wk Rent: $250/wk

Palmtree

Pop: 80 Income: $596/wk Rent: $218/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redwood

What is the population of Redwood QLD?

The population of Redwood QLD is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 37.7 people per km².Redwood is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Redwood?

The median personal income in Redwood QLD is $1,382 per week, or $71,864 per year.The median household income is $2,821 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.Redwood is ranked #192 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Redwood?

Median rent in Redwood QLD is $435 per week ($1,885 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Redwood ranks #1,326 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Redwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redwood QLD is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Redwood?

The median age in Redwood QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Redwood a good suburb to live in?

Redwood is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 159.The median income is $1,382/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 32413. All dollar figures in AUD.