Queensland · Postcode 4059
Red Hill postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 3 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Red Hill at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Red Hill ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Red Hill vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Red Hill | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,367 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $430 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,700 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 33 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Red Hill is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4059. It sits about 3 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Brisbane local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.6 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Red Hill has a population of 5,834 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,367, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 66 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Red Hill includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,700, with 2,285 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 46.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Red Hill scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Red Hill is served by Red Hill Special School.
Red Hill is part of the Brisbane Inner - West statistical area in Queensland.
Red Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4059 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,834 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,367/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,121/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,700 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3606/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,285 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 66 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.4525313 |
| Longitude | 153.0044563 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - West |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Brisbane |
| State Electorate | McConnel |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 855 (14.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,041 (17.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,080 (35.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,368 (23.4%) |
| 65+ years | 492 (8.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 460 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 252 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 134 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 127 (2.2%) |
| Diabetes | 105 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 61 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 179 (7.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 976 (43.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 773 (34.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 329 (14.6%) |
Schools in Red Hill
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Red Hill. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Red Hill
Same Postcode (4059)
More Red Hill Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.