Redland Bay

QLD 4165 • Greater Brisbane

17,056
Population (2021)
$43,420
Median Income
46.63 km²
Area
$465/wk
Median Rent
BaysideWaterfrontBoating LifestyleRelaxed

About Redland Bay

Redland Bay is a scenic bayside suburb of 17,000 residents at the southern end of Brisbane's Redlands, 38 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb offers genuine waterfront living on Moreton Bay, serving as the ferry terminal for the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. The character is distinctly coastal with water access and bay views.

Life here centres on the bay—boating, fishing, and island day trips define the lifestyle. The community maintains a relaxed coastal character distinct from suburban Brisbane. Redland Bay attracts boaties, retirees seeking waterfront serenity, and families who appreciate bayside living with a genuine coastal village atmosphere.

Redland Bay falls under postcode 4165 and is governed by Redland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Redlands electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4165
Urban Area
Redland
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.65°, 153.29°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
46.63 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$465
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,080
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

77 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,958
Census 2021
17,056
14.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,816
Income 2021
$43,420
17.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,090
Born Overseas 3,445

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,006
  • 2. New Zealand 881
  • 3. South Africa 320
  • 4. Scotland 154
  • 5. Philippines 84
  • 6. Germany 82
  • 7. India 50
  • 8. Netherlands 46
  • 9. United States 46
  • 10. Ireland 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,862
Australian 6,504
Scottish 2,046
Irish 1,970
German 1,038
Australian Aboriginal 541
Italian 411
Dutch 375
New Zealander 334
Maori 226

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,614
Both parents born in Australia
4,274
Both parents born overseas
2,552
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.7%
No Religion
44.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
962 (5.6%)
5-14 years
2,429 (14.2%)
15-19 years
1,152 (6.8%)
20-24 years
972 (5.7%)
25-34 years
1,804 (10.6%)
35-44 years
2,191 (12.8%)
45-54 years
2,419 (14.2%)
55-64 years
2,200 (12.9%)
65-74 years
1,778 (10.4%)
75-84 years
914 (5.4%)
85+ years
235 (1.4%)

Nearby Suburbs