Red Hill, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Red Hill QLD is 5,834 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Red Hill is $1,121 per week ($58,292 per year). Median rent in Red Hill is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Red Hill has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Red Hill has a population density of 3,606 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Red Hill is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Hill is $2,700.

Population
5,834
Census 2021
Median income
$1,121/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

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

Red Hill vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Red Hill is $1,121 a week, 50% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 82nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $110 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 33, 9 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRed HillTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,121/wk$747/wk +50%$766/wk
Household income$2,367/wk$1,593/wk +49%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$320/wk +34%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,700/mo$1,625/mo +66%$1,733/mo
Median age3342 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.2%20.4% −2.3 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 QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Red Hill Population

5,834 residents at the 2021 Census.

Red Hill Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,121/wk
$58,292 per year
Ranked 634 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Red Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,367/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 18.2%

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

Median rent in Red Hill against your income

About $10,257 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,937/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Red Hill Schools

48
schools nearby
18
government
1135
avg ICSEA score
27,230
total students
Brisbane Girls Grammar School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students
1211
ICSEA
Brisbane Grammar School Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,996 students
1210
ICSEA
Rainworth State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 590 students
1206
ICSEA
Ashgrove State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 626 students
1183
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,896 students
1182
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 368 students
1170
ICSEA
Ithaca Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 604 students
1170
ICSEA
Wilston State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 840 students
1165
ICSEA
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 118 students
1160
ICSEA
St Ambrose's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students
1160
ICSEA
Stuartholme School Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 815 students
1159
ICSEA
Compass Independent School Independent
Combined · Prep-7 · 47 students
1157
ICSEA
Mt St Michael's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 849 students
1155
ICSEA
St Columba's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 495 students
1155
ICSEA
Oakleigh State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 496 students
1153
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 48 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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People in Red Hill

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (2,850) Female 51.1% (2,980)

Population Density

3,606
people per km²
5,834 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,375
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
3.8%
New Zealand
2.9%
United States of America
1.0%
South Africa
0.8%
China
0.8%
India
0.8%
Italy
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.2%
Italian
0.9%
Spanish
0.9%
Korean
0.6%
French
0.5%
German
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
41.4%
Australian
31.6%
Irish
19.0%
Scottish
15.1%
German
7.8%
Italian
4.6%
Chinese
3.0%
Dutch
1.7%
Indian
1.5%
Greek
1.2%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%

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
53.0%
Catholic
20.1%
Anglican
8.3%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Buddhism
1.4%
Christian (other)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.9% 1,742
Separated
2.4% 120
Divorced
7.0% 348
Widowed
1.9% 95
Never married
53.8% 2,683

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.3%
Couple: no children
30.5%
Couple: no children under 15
15.7%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%
One parent: no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.2%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
15.6%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Red Hill

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,285 occupied private dwellings in Red Hill at the 2021 Census, 45.9% were rented, 19.9% owned outright and 32.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 32 dwellings
Owned outright
19.9% 454 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.2% 736 dwellings
Rented
45.9% 1,048 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 19 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.9%
2 bedrooms
26.9%
3 bedrooms
32.7%
4 bedrooms
20.9%
5 bedrooms
7.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
0.7%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.9%
1 vehicle
43.2%
2 vehicles
34.2%
3 vehicles
9.6%
4+ vehicles
5.0%

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

Work, income and education in Red Hill

Employment

Employed full-time
48.7% 2,163 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 1,143 people
Unemployed
3.6% 161 people
Not in labour force
22.0% 976 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
46.8%
Managers
17.7%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.4%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500+/wk
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
54.2%
Did not go to work
17.5%
Bus
9.1%
Walked only
6.5%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Bicycle
2.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.0%
Other
0.9%
Train
0.4%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
89.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.9%

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
48.1%
Postgraduate Degree
18.5%
Certificate III/IV
13.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.0%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.4%
Society & Culture
17.3%
Health
13.5%
Creative Arts
11.6%
Engineering
9.7%
Education
6.6%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.2%
Information Technology
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.6%
Secondary: Government
17.7%
Vocational Education
14.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.1%
Pre-school
8.6%
Secondary: Catholic
7.8%
Primary: Catholic
7.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

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
93.8%
Has need for assistance
2.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
642
Asthma
196
Arthritis
97
Cancer
80
Heart disease
79
Diabetes
75
Lung condition
68
Kidney disease
34
Stroke
22
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.6% 507
Did not provide
89.4% 4,283

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.6% 986
Not a volunteer
79.4% 3,810

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 15
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 11
Previously served
2.5% 120
Never served
97.0% 4,656

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
59.7%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
19.0%
3 children
8.1%
4 children
2.2%
5+ children
0.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
40
1961: 1970
75
1971: 1980
119
1981: 1990
116
1991: 2000
163
2001: 2010
301
2011: 2015
176
2016
34
2017
44
2018
64
2019
65
2020
44
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

26.9%
moved in the last year
56.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,080
Moved from QLD
1,119
Moved: same area (SA2)
101
Moved from overseas
80
Moved from VIC
68
Moved from NSW
58
Moved from ACT
9
Moved from WA
7
Moved from SA
5
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.1%
5: 14 hours
36.4%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
5.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.1%
Step family: no other children
8.2%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Red Hill

The closest suburb to Red Hill is Kelvin Grove, 0.9 km away.

Kelvin Grove
0.9 km away · income $757/wk · rent $400/wk
Paddington (Qld)
1.0 km away · income $1,283/wk · rent $470/wk
Petrie Terrace
1.5 km away · income $1,062/wk · rent $435/wk
Milton (Qld)
1.8 km away · income $1,183/wk · rent $435/wk
Herston
2.0 km away · income $895/wk · rent $400/wk
Newmarket
2.0 km away · income $1,038/wk · rent $383/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Hill

What is the population of Red Hill QLD?

The population of Red Hill QLD is 5,834 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,606 people per km². Red Hill is ranked #1,345 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Red Hill?

The median personal income in Red Hill QLD is $1,121 per week, or $58,292 per year. The median household income is $2,367 per week. Family income is $3,375 per week. Red Hill is ranked #634 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Red Hill?

Median rent in Red Hill QLD is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Red Hill ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Red Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Hill QLD is $2,700. 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 QLD is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Red Hill a good suburb to live in?

Red Hill is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,834. The median income is $1,121/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 32400. All dollar figures in AUD.