Red Hill, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Red Hill ACT is 3,146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Red Hill is $1,469 per week ($76,388 per year). Median rent in Red Hill is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Red Hill has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Red Hill has a population density of 647 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Red Hill is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Hill is $3,500.

Population
3,146
Census 2021
Median income
$1,469/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$500/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Red Hill vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Red Hill is $1,469 a week, 23% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 12th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $500 a week, $50 more than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 12.7% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 42, 4 years older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRed HillTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,469/wk$1,192/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$3,938/wk$2,414/wk +63%$1,637/wk
Rent$500/wk$450/wk +11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,500/mo$2,154/mo +62%$1,733/mo
Median age4238 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.7%18.2% −5.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Red Hill, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Red Hill Population

3,146 residents at the 2021 Census.

Red Hill Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,469/wk
$76,388 per year
Ranked 133 of 14,663
Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
Ranked 576 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Red Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,938/wk
Median rent $500/wk
Rent to income 12.7%

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

Median rent in Red Hill against your income

About $17,065 a month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $3,438/wk
Rent share 12.7%

Red Hill Schools

21
schools nearby
11
government
1120
avg ICSEA score
12,891
total students
Canberra Grammar School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 2,116 students
1187
ICSEA
Canberra Girls Grammar School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 1,203 students
1177
ICSEA
Garran Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 676 students
1159
ICSEA
Hughes Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 457 students
1157
ICSEA
Telopea Park School Government
Combined · K-10 · 1,586 students
1153
ICSEA
Forrest Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 479 students
1145
ICSEA
Yarralumla Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 313 students
1142
ICSEA
Mawson Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 542 students
1139
ICSEA
Red Hill Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 720 students
1133
ICSEA
Alfred Deakin High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 881 students
1132
ICSEA
Narrabundah College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 977 students
1131
ICSEA
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 299 students
1130
ICSEA
St Bede's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 261 students
1117
ICSEA
Canberra Christian School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1087
ICSEA
St Clare's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 887 students
1087
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

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

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Red Hill Map

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Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory: 35.3333°S, 149.1203°E

Red Hill Schools (21)

People in Red Hill

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (1,572) Female 50.0% (1,572)

Population Density

647
people per km²
3,146 people · 4.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$4,667
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.6%
India
2.6%
China
2.1%
United States of America
1.0%
Sri Lanka
1.0%
New Zealand
0.9%
Italy
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.1%
French
2.1%
Greek
1.8%
Hindi
1.4%
Italian
1.3%
Cantonese
1.2%
Sinhalese
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
33.6%
Australian
28.8%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
11.3%
Chinese
6.2%
Italian
5.0%
German
4.7%
Indian
3.8%
Greek
3.5%
Croatian
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.5%
Catholic
21.6%
Anglican
12.8%
Not stated
5.1%
Eastern Orthodox
4.2%
Hinduism
3.4%
Islam
2.8%
Buddhism
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.5% 1,398
Separated
1.8% 46
Divorced
5.5% 140
Widowed
5.6% 143
Never married
32.6% 836

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.7%
Couple: no children under 15
21.8%
Couple: no children
21.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%
One parent: children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
22.5%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Red Hill

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,011 occupied private dwellings in Red Hill at the 2021 Census, 21.8% were rented, 39.2% owned outright and 35.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
39.2% 396 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.8% 362 dwellings
Rented
21.8% 220 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.9%
2 bedrooms
10.6%
3 bedrooms
24.4%
4 bedrooms
40.3%
5 bedrooms
18.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.0%
$300-$449/mo
3.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.1%
1 vehicle
27.2%
2 vehicles
45.8%
3 vehicles
13.4%
4+ vehicles
9.6%

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

Work, income and education in Red Hill

Employment

Employed full-time
43.1% 1,037 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 519 people
Unemployed
2.5% 60 people
Not in labour force
32.9% 791 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
48.4%
Managers
26.5%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Community & Personal Service
5.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.0%
Sales Workers
3.2%
Labourers
1.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.6%
$650-$799/wk
0.8%
$800-$999/wk
2.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
50.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
3.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500+/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
10.3%
Car (passenger)
7.0%
Walked only
3.8%
Bus
3.1%
Bicycle
2.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Ferry
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
89.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.7%
Postgraduate Degree
28.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.9%
Certificate III/IV
7.0%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
25.6%
Management & Commerce
22.6%
Health
14.8%
Information Technology
8.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.4%
Engineering
5.7%
Education
5.3%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Architecture & Building
3.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
27.0%
Primary: Government
23.1%
Secondary: Government
17.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.5%
Pre-school
6.8%
Vocational Education
6.3%
Primary: Catholic
4.2%
Secondary: Catholic
3.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.9%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
3.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
223
Asthma
121
Arthritis
95
Heart disease
76
Cancer
48
Diabetes
37
Lung condition
31
Kidney disease
29
Stroke
21
Dementia
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 350
Did not provide
85.9% 2,125

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.9% 641
Not a volunteer
74.1% 1,834

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 17
Previously served
4.0% 100
Never served
94.5% 2,342

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.0%
1 child
12.1%
2 children
33.9%
3 children
17.0%
4 children
4.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
51
1961: 1970
93
1971: 1980
80
1981: 1990
128
1991: 2000
72
2001: 2010
175
2011: 2015
119
2016
25
2017
28
2018
34
2019
30
2020
31

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

Population Mobility

18.5%
moved in the last year
46.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,470
Moved from ACT
308
Moved from NSW
87
Moved from overseas
63
Moved from VIC
37
Moved from QLD
21
Moved: same area (SA2)
21
Moved from WA
8
Moved from SA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.4%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.7%
Step family: no other children
6.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,242/wk Rent: $420/wk $80/wk less rent
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Income: $1,288/wk Rent: $440/wk $60/wk less rent
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Income: $1,298/wk Rent: $400/wk $100/wk less rent
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Income: $1,222/wk Rent: $430/wk $70/wk less rent
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Income: $1,223/wk Rent: $450/wk $50/wk less rent
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Income: $1,341/wk Rent: $450/wk $50/wk less rent
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Income: $1,273/wk Rent: $465/wk $35/wk less rent

Suburbs near Red Hill

The closest suburb to Red Hill is Garran, 1.4 km away.

Garran
1.4 km away · income $1,349/wk · rent $550/wk
Forrest (ACT)
1.9 km away · income $1,816/wk · rent $570/wk
Griffith (ACT)
1.9 km away · income $1,572/wk · rent $462/wk
Deakin
2.2 km away · income $1,577/wk · rent $560/wk
Hughes (ACT)
2.2 km away · income $1,298/wk · rent $400/wk
Narrabundah
2.6 km away · income $1,250/wk · rent $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Hill

What is the population of Red Hill ACT?

The population of Red Hill ACT is 3,146 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 647 people per km². Red Hill is ranked #2,322 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Red Hill?

The median personal income in Red Hill ACT is $1,469 per week, or $76,388 per year. The median household income is $3,938 per week. Family income is $4,667 per week. Red Hill is ranked #133 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Red Hill?

Median rent in Red Hill ACT is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Red Hill ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Red Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Hill ACT is $3,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Red Hill?

The median age in Red Hill ACT is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Red Hill a good suburb to live in?

Red Hill is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 3,146. The median income is $1,469/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% 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: 80112. All dollar figures in AUD.