Redlynch, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Redlynch QLD is 10,571 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Redlynch is $1,005 per week ($52,260 per year). Median rent in Redlynch is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Redlynch has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Redlynch has a population density of 417 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Redlynch is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redlynch is $1,842.

Population
10,571
Census 2021
Median income
$1,005/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

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

Redlynch vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Redlynch is $1,005 a week, 35% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 171st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 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.
MeasureRedlynchTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,005/wk$747/wk +35%$766/wk
Household income$2,317/wk$1,593/wk +45%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$320/wk +38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,842/mo$1,625/mo +13%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.0%20.4% −1.4 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 Redlynch, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Redlynch Population

10,571 residents at the 2021 Census.

Redlynch Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,005/wk
$52,260 per year
Ranked 1,204 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Redlynch Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,317/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 19.0%

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

Median rent in Redlynch against your income

About $10,040 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,877/wk
Rent share 19.0%

Redlynch Schools

3
schools nearby
1
government
1038
avg ICSEA score
3,769
total students
St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,373 students
1067
ICSEA
Freshwater Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 562 students
1041
ICSEA
Redlynch State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,834 students
1007
ICSEA

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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Redlynch Map

Redlynch, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Redlynch, Queensland: 16.9226°S, 145.6958°E

Redlynch Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Redlynch

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (5,152) Female 51.3% (5,421)

Population Density

417
people per km²
10,571 people · 25.4 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,487
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
4.4%
New Zealand
3.0%
India
2.2%
Papua New Guinea
1.6%
South Africa
1.4%
Japan
1.0%
Germany
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
1.9%
Japanese
1.6%
Korean
0.9%
Mandarin
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.6%
German
0.5%
Italian
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
39.2%
Australian
35.2%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
10.2%
Italian
5.7%
German
5.7%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Indian
2.8%
Dutch
2.0%
Chinese
1.5%
New Zealander
1.3%

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
44.6%
Catholic
22.8%
Anglican
8.9%
Not stated
6.9%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Pentecostal
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.6% 4,193
Separated
2.4% 188
Divorced
8.4% 671
Widowed
2.9% 234
Never married
33.7% 2,689

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
53.8%
Couple: no children
19.0%
Couple: no children under 15
15.5%
One parent: children under 15
7.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.4%
2 persons
29.8%
3 persons
18.7%
4 persons
25.5%
5 persons
8.1%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Redlynch

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,335 occupied private dwellings in Redlynch at the 2021 Census, 22.3% were rented, 24.7% owned outright and 51.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
24.7% 823 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
51.9% 1,731 dwellings
Rented
22.3% 745 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 19 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
8.8%
3 bedrooms
24.7%
4 bedrooms
54.5%
5 bedrooms
8.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
24.6%
2 vehicles
47.6%
3 vehicles
17.3%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in Redlynch

Employment

Employed full-time
46.9% 3,349 people
Employed part-time
27.8% 1,984 people
Unemployed
3.0% 211 people
Not in labour force
22.4% 1,604 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.1%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Managers
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Labourers
4.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
3.4%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.6%
$4,000+/wk
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Did not go to work
19.9%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Walked only
1.3%
Other
1.0%
Bus
0.8%
Bicycle
0.7%
Truck
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

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

Certificate III/IV
33.8%
Bachelor Degree
31.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
7.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.6%
Engineering
18.5%
Health
18.3%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Education
11.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.6%
Architecture & Building
5.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Information Technology
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.6%
Secondary: Government
21.4%
Primary: Catholic
15.3%
Secondary: Catholic
14.0%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Pre-school
7.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.8%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
769
Asthma
280
Arthritis
236
Heart disease
164
Diabetes
130
Cancer
119
Lung condition
104
Stroke
60
Dementia
57
Kidney disease
55

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 845
Did not provide
88.7% 6,613

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.9% 1,409
Not a volunteer
81.1% 6,058

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 61
Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 34
Previously served
3.4% 258
Never served
95.3% 7,140

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.7%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
33.5%
3 children
16.5%
4 children
5.6%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
46
1961: 1970
132
1971: 1980
172
1981: 1990
236
1991: 2000
302
2001: 2010
704
2011: 2015
388
2016
93
2017
70
2018
49
2019
76
2020
30
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
45.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,385
Moved from QLD
816
Moved: same area (SA2)
452
Moved from overseas
61
Moved from NSW
49
Moved from VIC
47
Moved from NT
30
Moved from SA
28
Moved from WA
16
Moved from ACT
13
Moved from TAS
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5: 14 hours
33.3%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.5%
Step family: no other children
10.7%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Redlynch

The closest suburb to Redlynch is Kanimbla (Qld), 2.8 km away.

Kanimbla (Qld)
2.8 km away · income $916/wk · rent $450/wk
Brinsmead
3.3 km away · income $979/wk · rent $450/wk
Mooroobool
4.0 km away · income $734/wk · rent $330/wk
Manoora (Qld)
4.4 km away · income $629/wk · rent $270/wk
Earlville
4.7 km away · income $700/wk · rent $290/wk
Freshwater (Qld)
4.7 km away · income $1,095/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redlynch

What is the population of Redlynch QLD?

The population of Redlynch QLD is 10,571 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 417 people per km². Redlynch is ranked #585 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Redlynch?

The median personal income in Redlynch QLD is $1,005 per week, or $52,260 per year. The median household income is $2,317 per week. Family income is $2,487 per week. Redlynch is ranked #1,204 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Redlynch?

Median rent in Redlynch QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Redlynch ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Redlynch?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redlynch QLD is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Redlynch?

The median age in Redlynch QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Redlynch a good suburb to live in?

Redlynch is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 10,571. The median income is $1,005/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 32411. All dollar figures in AUD.