Redbank Plains, QLD 4301
Ipswich City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4301
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Median house price
$605,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Redbank Plains itself.
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Redbank Plains at a glance
- Median unit
- $465,000
- Weekly rent
- $570
- Houses · units $337
- Population
- 24.3k
- Median age 27
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Redbank Plains
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Redbank Plains, houses changed hands at $605,000 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Redbank Plains itself. Units come in around $465,000, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $121,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Redbank Plains on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Redbank Plains
Redbank Plains (4301) sits in the Ipswich region of Queensland. The median house here is $605,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Redbank Plains has roughly 24,349 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Redbank Plains scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 795 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Redbank Plains
Schools serving Redbank Plains: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 10/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Redbank Plains's population at 24,349, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 77%
- Lone person
- 19%
- Owner occupied
- 40%
- Renter occupied
- 58%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.90% (median rent $570/wk against a $605,000 price tag). Units yield 3.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 58% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.90%
- On the $605,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.77%
- On the $465,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
56,673 offences recorded in 2026 across the Ipswich City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Ipswich City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 795 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Redbank Plains
- What is the median house price in Redbank Plains?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Redbank Plains, QLD 4301 is $605,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Redbank Plains itself. The median unit price is $465,000.
- How much is my house worth in Redbank Plains?
- A useful starting point is the Redbank Plains median house price of $605,000 (units $465,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Redbank Plains a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Redbank Plains is 4.9%: the median weekly house rent is $570 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $605,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Redbank Plains: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Redbank Plains is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Redbank Plains postcode?
- Redbank Plains is in the 4301 postcode, in QLD, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- Where is Redbank Plains?
- Redbank Plains is a suburb in the Ipswich City Council area, QLD 4301.
- What is the average rent in Redbank Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $337.
- What schools are in Redbank Plains?
- There are 20 schools serving Redbank Plains on this page, including Redbank Plains State School, St Ann's School, Fernbrooke State School.
- How walkable is Redbank Plains?
- Redbank Plains has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Redbank Plains?
- Redbank Plains is close to Greenwood Village, Collingwood Park, White Rock, Swanbank, Bellbird Park.
- What is the population of Redbank Plains?
- The population of Redbank Plains is approximately 24,349 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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