Suburb Profile
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Redcliffe is an established bayside suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula, approximately 28km north-east of the Brisbane CBD in the Moreton Bay region. Covering about 4.2 square kilometres, it fronts Moreton Bay and adjoins Scarborough, Kippa-Ring and Margate.
The suburb combines an established residential market with a prominent waterfront precinct. Housing ranges from older detached homes and renovated properties to townhouses and a substantial apartment sector, particularly near the coastline and town centre. Beaches, foreshore recreation, cafés, shops and major health and community services add to Redcliffe’s appeal.
Redcliffe has an important place in Queensland history. Queensland’s first European settlement was established at Red Cliff Point in 1824 before being relocated to the Brisbane River the following year. Redcliffe later developed as a seaside resort, with improved road access from the 1930s supporting further residential growth.
Redcliffe had a population of 10,460 in 2021, up from 10,373 in 2016, an increase of 0.8%. The suburb has an older population profile, with residents aged 60–69 forming the largest age group at 16.5%, followed by 50–59 year olds at 15.3% and 70–79 year olds at 14.5%.
Couples without children account for 48.8% of households, compared with 38.7% across Moreton Bay. Couples with children make up 26.9%, while single-parent households account for 22.4%. Owner occupation increased from 49.9% in 2016 to 53.8% in 2021.
Household incomes are generally lower than across the wider Moreton Bay area, which is consistent with Redcliffe’s older demographic profile. Around 6.5% of households earn more than $182,000 per year. Of residents with recorded qualifications, 18.1% hold a bachelor degree and 4.9% hold postgraduate qualifications.
Redcliffe’s town centre and waterfront offer a broad mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday services. The Sutton Street and Redcliffe Parade precinct is a focal point, with dining and retail extending towards the foreshore, Redcliffe Jetty and Settlement Cove.
The coastal setting is one of Redcliffe’s main lifestyle attractions. Beaches, waterfront paths, parks and regular community activity give the suburb a stronger recreational and visitor focus than many outer suburban areas. Larger retail facilities are also available nearby in Kippa-Ring.
Redcliffe is primarily connected to Brisbane by road and bus. Anzac Avenue is the main route west towards Kippa-Ring, North Lakes and the Bruce Highway, while the Houghton Highway and Ted Smout Memorial Bridge connect the peninsula with Brighton and Brisbane’s northern suburbs.
Redcliffe does not have a railway station. The nearest rail access is at Kippa-Ring, the terminus of the Redcliffe Peninsula line, with connecting bus services operating across the peninsula. Buyers commuting regularly to the Brisbane CBD should factor in travel times and the greater distance compared with inner and middle-ring suburbs.
The area is home to a number of great private and public schools including Southern Cross Catholic College, Grace Lutheran Primary School, Mueller College, Grace Lutheran College, Scarborough State School, and Redcliffe State High School.
Redcliffe has 20 parks covering approximately 15.6% of the suburb, providing a substantial amount of recreational open space. The foreshore is a major feature, with beaches, waterfront parks, walking and cycling routes and public recreation areas extending along Moreton Bay.
Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe Jetty and the coastal park network add significantly to the suburb’s lifestyle appeal, particularly for buyers who value access to the water and outdoor recreation.
Redcliffe is more self-contained than many residential suburbs, with employment across health care, retail, hospitality, education and local services. Redcliffe Hospital is a major employment centre for the peninsula, while the town centre and surrounding commercial areas provide additional local jobs.
Residents also commute to employment areas in North Lakes, Brisbane Airport, the Australia TradeCoast and the Brisbane CBD, although travel times are longer than from suburbs closer to central Brisbane.
Buyer demand is generally strongest in quiet streets close to the waterfront, particularly where properties offer bay views, easy foreshore access or convenient walking distance to cafés, shops and recreation. Well-presented detached homes and modern apartments in good positions can attract strong competition.
Properties on busy roads or with greater traffic exposure can be less appealing. Apartment buyers should also examine body corporate costs, building condition, sinking fund balances, insurance and any major upcoming works. Coastal exposure can increase maintenance requirements, particularly for buildings close to the waterfront.
Redcliffe has a diverse housing market, with almost equal numbers of houses and units. Cotality records approximately 2,855 houses, 2,613 units and 76 land properties. Average ownership periods are 11.8 years for houses and 9.2 years for units.
Housing ranges from older detached and post-war homes to renovated houses, townhouses and modern apartment buildings. Higher-density housing is particularly common around the waterfront and town centre, giving buyers a wider choice of property types than in many surrounding suburbs.
A buyers agent in Redcliffe can help buyers compare individual streets and properties, assess recent comparable sales and complete property-specific due diligence before purchase.
Your Property Hound assists home buyers and investors with property searches, inspections, planning and risk checks, price analysis and negotiation throughout the buying process.
The median house price in Redcliffe is $1,075,272 (July 2026) which is below Brisbane’s median.
The median house price in Redcliffe would typically buy a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. For example 2 Hinton Street, Redcliffe, sold for $1,050,000 on 1 July 2026.
The median unit price in Redcliffe is $893,477 (July 2026).
This amount would typically buy a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit. For example, 17/1-3 Sydney Street, Redcliffe, sold for $950,000 on 21 July 2026.
Redcliffe has recorded strong price growth over both the short and longer term. The median house value reached $1,075,272 in July 2026, up 14.5% from $939,427 in July 2025. In July 2017, the median house value was $478,191, equivalent to average annual growth of approximately 9.4% over the nine-year period.
The unit market has also performed strongly. The median unit value reached $893,477 in July 2026, up 13.3% from $788,812 in July 2025. In July 2017, the median unit value was $398,272, equivalent to average annual growth of approximately 9.4% over nine years.
Whether you are looking for a family home, downsizer property, townhouse or apartment, an experienced Redcliffe buyers agent can help compare properties, assess value, identify risks and negotiate effectively.
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Current supply-and-demand indicators point to relatively limited advertised stock. Houses are taking around 35 days to sell, compared with approximately 49 days for units.
House stock on market is approximately 0.64%, with a gross rental yield of 3.40% and a vacancy rate of 0.80%. For units, stock on market is approximately 0.93%, with a gross rental yield of 3.65% and a vacancy rate of 0.42%.
Both houses and units are reported as selling at an average vendor discount of around 4.0%.
**Statistics are accurate for July 2026.
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