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
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.
- Alexandra Hills(PDF, 137KB)
- Birkdale(PDF, 135KB)
- Capalaba(PDF, 135KB)
- Cleveland(PDF, 135KB)
- Ormiston(PDF, 135KB)
- Redland Bay(PDF, 135KB)
- Sheldon – Mt Cotton(PDF, 135KB)
- Thornlands(PDF, 135KB)
- Thorneside(PDF, 135KB)
- Victoria Point(PDF, 135KB)
- Wellington Point(PDF, 135KB)
- North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)(PDF, 135KB)
- Southern Moreton Bay Islands(PDF, 136KB)
- All Redland City's suburbs(PDF, 476KB)
- Map of Redland City's suburbs
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
- 15,851 usual resident population*
- 10,081 local jobs**
- 8,205 resident labour force†
Major industries††
- Health Care and Social Assistance, Rental & Real Estate, Manufacturing
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; Approximately 18 hectares of medium impact industry zoned area.
Property
- $870,000 (Median House Price)~
- $676,000 (Median Commercial Sale Price)‡
Latest socio-demographic data - Cleveland community profile
*ABS Census 2021
**Approximate as this is based on 2021 Number of local workers Destination Zone data from economy id
†Small Area Labour Market data March Quarter 2022
††Source: REMPLAN, Industries by Value added and Destination Zone 2021
^Source: Corelogic July 2022
‡Source: Corelogic July 2021-June2022~Source: Realestate.com.au
Capalaba
Economy
- 18,254 usual resident population*
- 11,396 local jobs**
- 10,577 resident labour force†
Major industries††
- Construction, Commercial/Retail, Manufacturing
Transport
- Capalaba Bus Interchange located near retail precinct.
- Closest railway stations are Birkdale and Cleveland.
Commercial/Industrial Precinct
- Capalaba Industrial Area: Approximately 48 hectares of low impact industry zoned area.
Property
- $765,000 (Median House Price)~
- $730,000 (Median Commercial Sale Price)‡
Latest socio-demographic data - Capalaba community profile
*ABS Census 2021
**Approximate as this is based on 2021 Number of local workers Destination Zone data from economy id
†Small Area Labour Market data March Quarter 2022
††Source: REMPLAN, Industries by Value added and Destination Zone 2021
^Source: Corelogic July 2022
‡Source: Corelogic July 2021-June2022~Source: Realestate.com.au
Victoria Point
Economy
- 15,140 usual resident population*
- 4,511 local jobs**
- 7,748 resident labour force†
Major industries††
- Commercial/Retail, Health Care and Social Assistance, Rental & Real Estate
Transport
- Closest railway station is Cleveland
- Regular Bus services.
Property
- $830,000(Median House Price)~
- $732,500 (Median Commercial Sale Price)‡
Latest socio-demographic data - Victoria Point community profile
*ABS Census 2021
**Approximate as this is based on 2021 Number of local workers Destination Zone data from economy id
†Small Area Labour Market data March Quarter 2022
††Source: REMPLAN, Industries by Value added and Destination Zone 2021
^Source: Corelogic July 2022
‡Source: Corelogic July 2021-June2022~Source: Realestate.com.au
Redland Bay
Economy
- 17,765 usual resident population*
- 2,908 local jobs**
- 9,880 resident labour force†
Major industries††
- Construction, Manufacturing, Rental & 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
- $847,000(Median House Price)~
- $619,952 (Median Commercial Sale Price)‡
Latest socio-demographic data - Redland Bay community profile
*ABS Census 2021
**Approximate as this is based on 2021 Number of local workers Destination Zone data from economy id
†Small Area Labour Market data March Quarter 2022
††Source: REMPLAN, Industries by Value added and Destination Zone 2021
^Source: Corelogic July 2022
‡Source: Corelogic July 2021-June2022~Source: Realestate.com.au