Our local community and economy | Redland City Council
Council operations for Anzac Day and Labour Day public holidays

Essential Council services will operate over the upcoming public holidays. Bins will continue to be collected, and recycling and waste centres will be open.

Details on closures or changes to operating hours

Our local community and economy

Read more about the Redlands community, including population, demographics, employment and the economy.

Our community profile

Our economic profile

Our key economic industries

Redland City has eight key industry sectors that are drivers of the city’s future economic growth. By focusing on boosting these industries, we will ensure jobs growth in these areas, and a sustainable future for the region. Key industry sectors:

  • Tourism (accommodation and food services)
  • Construction
  • Education and training
  • High value-add services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Rural enterprises.

Read more about these key industries

Demographic and employment snapshots 

Download key demographic & employment data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census.