Redbank Plains, QLD 4301 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Redbank Plains is a rapidly growing suburb in Ipswich, ~34km southwest of Brisbane CBD, anchored by Town Square Redbank Plains shopping centre and serviced by the Ipswich and Centenary motorways. It has a young population with median age 27 and average household size 3.1, culturally diverse with significant Pacific Islander communities. Housing is predominantly family homes with median house price around $800,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 24,349
- Median age
- 27 years
- Median household income
- $1,516 /week
- Median personal income
- $747 /week
- Median family income
- $1,624 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Ipswich
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Oxley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Median house price
- $800,000
- Rent share of household income
- 40%
Schools
- Redbank Plains State School
- Redbank Plains State High School
- Fernbrooke State School
Transport
- Ipswich Motorway
- Centenary Motorway
- Redbank station (nearby)
Lifestyle & amenities
Young family-oriented suburb with a median age of 27 and diverse demographics including English, Australian, and Samoan ancestries. Town Square Redbank Plains serves as the main shopping hub, with multiple state schools and recreation reserves.
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 58 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 24 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 14.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 8,699 resolvable premises in Redbank Plains. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 29,386 across the Ipswich LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14,069 theft, 4,177 violent offences, 3,298 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redbank Plains?
Redbank Plains (QLD 4301) had 24,349 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 27. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in Redbank Plains?
The median advertised rent in Redbank Plains is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Redbank Plains?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Redbank Plains. Nearest include: Redbank Plains State School, Redbank Plains State High School, Fernbrooke State School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Redbank Plains?
Redbank Plains is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Redbank Plains?
Across the surrounding area, 29,386 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (14,069), violent (4,177), drug offences (3,298). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Redbank Plains?
In Redbank Plains, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (14.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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