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Redbank Plains Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Redbank Plains Compares
Redbank Plains vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Redbank Plains | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,516 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,473 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 27 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.4% +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.
Postcode 4301 covers Redbank Plains, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 26 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Ipswich region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Ipswich.
According to the 2021 Census, Redbank Plains has a population of 24,349 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $1,516, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 1,503 (6.2% of residents).
Housing in Redbank Plains includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,473, with 7,481 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 59.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Redbank Plains scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Redbank Plains area, including Redbank Plains State High School, Fernbrooke State School, Redbank Plains State School and others.
Redbank Plains is part of the Springfield - Redbank statistical area in Queensland.
Redbank Plains Details
| Postcode | 4301 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 24,349 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,516/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $747/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,473 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 19.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1250/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,481 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,503 (6.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.65 |
| Longitude | 152.85 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 26 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Springfield - Redbank |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Blair |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7,066 (29.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,787 (15.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,765 (31.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,139 (17.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,594 (6.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,595 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 1,495 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 1,113 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 623 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 405 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 387 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 68 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 312 (4.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,637 (35.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,959 (40.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,434 (19.5%) |
Schools in Redbank Plains
Suburbs Near Redbank Plains
Same Postcode (4301)
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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.