Redland Bay, QLD 4165 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Redland Bay is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4165, home to 17,056 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Redland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 29 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 17,056
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,046 /week
- Median personal income
- $835 /week
- Median family income
- $2,190 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Redland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bowman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $465 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,080
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Redland Bay State School
- Victoria Point State High School
- St Rita's Primary School (Victoria Point)
- Faith Lutheran College - Redlands (Victoria Point)
- Victoria Point State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 ferry stops, 25 bus stops
- Broadwater Tce at Redland Bay Shops
- Peel St near James St
- Boundary St at Dart Street
- Broadwater Tce at Dart Street
- Redland Bay Marina, platform 3
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 62 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 27.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.0% of the 6,933 resolvable premises in Redland Bay. 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: 55.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 11,364 across the Redland LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,032 theft, 2,242 drug offences, 1,289 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redland Bay?
Redland Bay (QLD 4165) had 17,056 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Redland local government area.
What is the median rent in Redland Bay?
The median advertised rent in Redland Bay is $465/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Redland Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Redland Bay covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Redland Bay State School (1.2 km), Victoria Point State High School (2.5 km), St Rita's Primary School (Victoria Point) (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Redland Bay?
Redland Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Redland Bay?
Across the surrounding area, 11,364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,032), drug offences (2,242), violent (1,289). 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 Redland Bay?
In Redland Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (27.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Redland Bay?
27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Redland Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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