Suburb Property Profile: Redbank Plains, QLD 4301
Located approximately 34km southwest of Brisbane's CBD, Redbank Plains sits within the City of Ipswich, neighbouring Collingwood Park, Bellbird Park, Augustine Heights and White Rock. Far enough from the city to avoid the hustle and bustle, but close enough for convenience, the suburb has become one of Ipswich's fastest-growing areas, popular with first home buyers, rentvestors and both local and interstate investors chasing strong rental yields. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Redbank Plains sits at 24,349 according to the 2021 Census, up 26.2% from 19,299 in 2016. The median age is 27, and the predominant age bracket is 0–9, reflecting a genuinely young, multicultural demographic that includes plenty of tradies alongside singles, couples and families. Most homes in the suburb are 3- and 4-bedroom houses.
Travel & Infrastructure
Redbank Plains has easy access to both the Centenary Highway (M5) and the Ipswich Motorway (M7) for the commute into Brisbane's CBD, alongside public transport via a dedicated TransLink bus route connecting to Springfield Central Railway Station and Redbank Railway Station.
Shopping
Town Square Redbank Plains Shopping Centre anchors local retail, with Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Target all as anchor tenants alongside a mix of specialty retailers and service providers. Mountview Shopping Centre, on School Road, adds a further everyday option with its own Woolworths, BWS and cafes.
Schools & Recreation
Redbank Plains State School and Fernbrooke State School both serve as co-educational primary options (Prep to Year 6), with St Ann's Catholic School providing a Catholic primary alternative. Redbank Plains State High School, established in 1987, caters for Years 7–12 with an enrolment of around 1,455 students.
Local Amenities
Redbank Plains has a genuinely strong network of local parks and recreation facilities, including Sandra Nolan Park, Cumner Park, Jones Road Reserve, Doc and Joy White Park and a dedicated skate park, alongside the Redbank Plains Library and The Plains Health & Fitness Centre. The Westminster Warriors Soccer Club gives residents a further local sporting option, rounding out a suburb well-equipped for everyday family life.
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