Moving to Redcliffe QLD 4020
What the official numbers say about living in Redcliffe — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $335 a week, against a median household income of $1,114 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Redcliffe grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,058 → 10,460 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Spanish, Mandarin, Russian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Redcliffe scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kippa-Ring, 2.8 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: North Lakes station, 9.2 km west.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 16.9 km south.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 28 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 15 schools · 34 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 28 parks · 9 beaches — see them all on the Redcliffe profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Redcliffe State High School 500 m · Redcliffe Special School 600 m · Scarborough State School 1.3 km · Humpybong State School 2.1 km · Kippa-Ring State School 2.2 km · Southern Cross Catholic College (Scarborough Primary Campus) 2.4 km · Australian Trade College North Brisbane 2.5 km · Southern Cross Catholic College (Scarborough Secondary Campus) 2.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 600 m · Coles 1.5 km · ALDI 1.6 km · Coles 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · IGA 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Humpybong Park 300 m · Charlish Park 600 m · Captain Cook Park 650 m · Pearson Park 750 m · Settlement Cove Park 800 m · Plume Park 1000 m · Grant Park 1 km · Suttons Beach Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Redcliffe, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Australian White Ibis · Welcome Swallow · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Masked Lapwing.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Redcliffe, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe here | 10,460 | — | 2/10 | 9% |
| Margate | 7,575 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Scarborough | 9,178 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Kippa-ring | 9,745 | — | 2/10 | 12% |
| Newport | 5,964 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Woody Point | 4,548 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Clontarf | 8,446 | — | 3/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moreton Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Petrie — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4020 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Redcliffe profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $335 a week.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,058 people to 10,460. It sits about 28 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Kippa-Ring station is roughly 2.8 km away. Local government is Moreton Bay council, and the federal seat is Petrie.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Redcliffe vs Margate · Redcliffe vs Scarborough.
Nearby guides: Margate · Scarborough · Kippa-ring · Newport · Woody Point · Clontarf.
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