Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Redcliffe

4 km²

Redcliffe is characterised by an ageing population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Redcliffe, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,434▲ +13.4%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +18.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over30.7%Children under 1512.3%People in a de facto relationship10.1%▲ +4.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)30.7%

Older adults (45–64)30.0%

Young adults (25–44)18.2%

Children (0–14)12.3%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Married at 39%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (16%).

Married39%
Never married31%
Divorced16%
Widowed9%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (7%).

Australia69.2%

England6.4%

New Zealand6.3%

Philippines0.9%

South Africa0.8%

China0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

India0.2%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Redcliffe, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (11%).

English45.0%

Australian32.5%

Irish13.3%

Scottish12.1%

German5.6%

Italian2.5%

Dutch1.9%

Chinese1.4%

Filipino1.1%

Greek0.5%

Language

People using another language at home6.7%

Language used at home

In Redcliffe, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (0%).

English only87.2%

Mandarin0.5%

Italian0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.8%

Religious affiliation

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity53%
No religion44%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.9%

Highest year of school

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1246.4%

Year 1027.0%

Year 9 or below11.8%

Year 117.6%

Highest qualification level

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV33.5%

Bachelor degree17.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.6%

Postgraduate degree4.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.1%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (16%).

Management & commerce16.4%

Engineering & related13.8%

Society & culture13.1%

Health10.5%

Education8.6%

Architecture & building6.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.6%

Creative arts3.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Information technology1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$625▲ +23.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,111▲ +26.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,527▲ +30.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.4%

Household income distribution

In Redcliffe, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49933.7%

Under $65026.0%

$1,500–$2,99922.8%

$3,000–$3,9995.7%

$4,000 or more4.7%

Personal income distribution

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Under $650 at 52%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65048.0%

$650–$1,49929.8%

$1,500–$2,99912.6%

$3,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.1%People with a mental health condition13.6%People needing help with daily activities10.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Redcliffe, the largest group is None at 55%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (11%).

None50.9%

One condition23.9%

Two conditions9.9%

Three or more7.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis15.7%

Mental health13.6%

Other condition11.5%

Asthma10.7%

Heart disease8.1%

Diabetes7.3%

Cancer5.4%

Lung condition4.7%

Stroke2.1%

Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.3%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid19.4%People who served in the Defence Force5.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -4.8%since 2011 One-parent families21.5%People living alone40.3%▲ +9.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Couples with children at 39%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (22%).

Couples with children39%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families22%
Other families1%

Household size

In Redcliffe, the largest group is 1 person at 40%, followed by 2 people (37%) and 3 people (11%).

1 person40.3%

2 people36.7%

3 people11.2%

4 people7.7%

5 people2.6%

6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$334▲ +23.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,600▼ -7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting42.4%Homes owned outright31.8%Separate (detached) houses51.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms58.9%▼ -0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Rented43%
Owned outright32%
Owned with a mortgage22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Separate house at 52%, followed by Flat or apartment (38%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

Separate house52%
Flat or apartment38%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Redcliffe, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms44.0%

2 bedrooms32.2%

4 bedrooms11.8%

1 bedroom6.7%

5 or more3.0%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Redcliffe, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (39%) and Under $200 (16%).

$350–$54939.7%

$200–$34937.7%

Under $20015.3%

$550–$7493.3%

$750 or more1.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Redcliffe, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79936.2%

$1,800–$2,99929.2%

Under $1,00019.2%

$3,000 or more8.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle12.0%▼ -12.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Redcliffe, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 48%, followed by 2 vehicles (28%) and No vehicle (12%).

1 vehicle48.4%

2 vehicles28.4%

No vehicle12.0%

3 vehicles7.7%

4 or more3.6%

How people get to work

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)58.0%

Worked at home14.1%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Walked3.9%

Train1.1%

Bus1.0%

Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.8%Recent arrivals from overseas5.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.9%Labour-force participation47.6%Employed full-time56.9%

Industries people work in

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Construction (11%) and Retail trade (9%).

Health care & social assistance19.4%

Construction10.1%

Retail trade8.7%

Education & training7.4%

Manufacturing6.8%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Transport & warehousing6.3%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Professional & technical5.3%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Redcliffe, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals18.0%

Community & personal service14.3%

Clerical & administrative14.0%

Technicians & trades13.8%

Labourers11.4%

Managers10.7%

Sales workers8.3%

Machinery operators & drivers7.5%

Areas within Redcliffe

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Nearby areas

Scarborough - Newport Margate - Woody Point Clontarf Rothwell - Kippa-Ring Mango Hill Brighton (Qld)Murrumba Downs - Griffin North Lakes

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