City profile and data hub

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Redland City’s economic profile through this central resource. Explore detailed insights into the city’s demographics, key industries, employment trends, and economic performance, informed by the latest census and research data. Whether you are a resident, investor, or business owner, this hub supports informed decision-making and fosters meaningful community engagement.

Check the latest economic data snapshot - Economic Snapshot - October 2025 Edition 1(PDF, 273KB)

Economic and Community Profile

Redland City Council's profiles present economic and community information which supports in understanding the area's role within the broader economy, to explore options for economic development and to recognise the area's strengths. The information presented is derived from official sources of information (Australian Bureau of Statistics) as well as Australia's leading economic modellers (NIEIR).

Data Snapshots

Download the latest key snapshots prepared by Redlands Economic Strategy and Services Team utilising Economic and Industry data sourced via agencies and companies like National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR), CoreLogic, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Australian Business Register (ABR).

For strategies, frameworks and plans, including our key economic industries, please visit project, plans and opportunities.

Economic snapshots

Economic Snapshot - October 2025 Edition 1(PDF, 273KB)

Industry snapshots

Demographic and employment snapshots

The following demographic and employment snapshots of Redlands Coast suburbs are prepared by the Economic Development Team with data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census.

Economic research

Our economic research provides data-driven insights into market trends, policy impacts, and regional development.

Small Business insights survey 2025(PDF, 99KB)

Productive precincts

There are two Principal Regional Activity Centres on Redlands Coast – Cleveland and Capalaba, with Victoria Point and Redland Bay consolidating roles as Major Activity Hubs for the southern end of the city.

Cleveland

Economy

16,765 estimated resident population*
10,680 local jobs**
8,684 resident labour force†

Major industries††

Health Care and Social Assistance, Rental, Hiring & Real Estate, Public Administration & Safety

Transport

Cleveland Station: train and bus services
Vehicle: 40 minute drive for Brisbane CBD
Other: Vehicle and Passenger Ferry Services to North Stradbroke Island

Commercial/Industrial Precinct

Cleveland Enterprise Area; Approx 18 hectares of medium impact industry zoned area

Property

$1,240,000 (Median House Price - 4 bedroom)‡
$780,000 (Median Unit Price - 3 bedroom)‡

Latest socio-demographic data - Cleveland community profile

Sources
*ABS ERP 2024
**REMPLAN, Estimated local job by Destination Zone 2024
†Small Area Labour Market data June Quarter 2025
††REMPLAN, Industries by Value added and Destination Zone 2024
‡Realestate.com.au, October 2024 - September 2025

Capalaba

Economy

18,866 estimated resident population*
12,339 local jobs**
11,381 resident labour force†

Major industries††

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Construction, Commercial/Retail

Transport

Capalaba Bus Interchange located near retail precinct
Closest railway stations are Birkdale and Cleveland

Commercial/Industrial Precinct

Capalaba Industrial Area: Approx 48 hectares of low impact industry zoned area

Property

$975,000 (Median House Price - 4 bedroom)‡
$702,500 (Median Unit Price - 3 bedroom)‡

Latest socio-demographic data - Capalaba community profile

Victoria Point

Economy

15,851 estimated resident population*
4,816 local jobs**
8,153 resident labour force†

Major industries††

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate, Health Care and Social Assistance, Commercial/Retail

Transport

Closest railway station is Cleveland
Regular Bus services

Property

$1,050,000 (Median House Price - 4 bedroom)‡
$660,000 (Median Unit Price - 3 bedroom)‡

Latest socio-demographic data - Victoria Point community profile

Redland Bay

Economy

18,843 estimated resident population*
3,159 local jobs**
11,294 resident labour force†

Major industries††

Construction, Health Care and Social Assistance, Rental Hiring & Real Estate

Transport

Closest railway station is Cleveland
Regular Bus services
Other: Vehicle and Passenger Ferry Services to Southern Moreton Bay Islands

Commercial/Industrial Precinct

Redland Bay Business Park: Approximately 22 hectares of medium impact industry zoned area

Property

$980,000 (Median House Price - 4 bedroom)‡
$800,000 (Median Unit Price - 3 bedroom)‡

Latest socio-demographic data - Redland Bay community profile

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