Redcliffe, QLD 4020 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Redcliffe is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4020, home to 10,460 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Moreton Bay local government area and roughly 30 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$335 /wk
Population10,460
Median age52
Area4.2 km²
To CBD30 km
LGAMoreton Bay

Demographics

Population
10,460
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,114 /week
Median personal income
$626 /week
Median family income
$1,534 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Moreton Bay
Statistical region (SA4)
Moreton Bay - North
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Petrie
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$335 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,610
Rent share of household income
30%

Schools

  • Scarborough State School Primary · Government
  • Australian Trade College North Brisbane (Scarborough) Secondary · Independent
  • Redcliffe State High School Secondary · Government
  • Redcliffe Special School Secondary · Government
  • Southern Cross Catholic College (Scarborough) Combined · Catholic

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Scarborough Rd at Eversleigh Road bus · 168 m
  • Scarborough Rd at Maryborough Terrace bus · 381 m
  • Scarborough Rd at Shields Street bus · 432 m
  • Oxley Ave at Eversleigh Road bus · 594 m
  • Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road bus · 597 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 76 parks and reserves
  • 12 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 17 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
  • Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 19.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 81.2% of the 5,907 resolvable premises in Redcliffe. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 7.0%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 1.9%
  • Fibre to the Building: 8.7%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 81.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 1.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 45,676 across the Moreton Bay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 23,795 theft, 7,069 drug offences, 4,464 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Moreton Bay — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Redcliffe?

Redcliffe (QLD 4020) had 10,460 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Moreton Bay local government area.

What is the median rent in Redcliffe?

The median advertised rent in Redcliffe is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Redcliffe?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Redcliffe covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Scarborough State School (0.4 km), Australian Trade College North Brisbane (Scarborough) (1.1 km), Redcliffe State High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Redcliffe?

Redcliffe is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (81.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Redcliffe?

Across the surrounding area, 45,676 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (23,795), drug offences (7,069), violent (4,464). 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 Redcliffe?

In Redcliffe, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (19.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Redcliffe?

68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Redcliffe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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