South East Queensland — Council Development Profile

Redland City Council

Bayside amenity, a State-mandated dwelling shortfall and new PDAs

Premium bayside amenity with a state-mandated dwelling shortfall — tailwinds for townhouse, terrace and small-lot product near its centres.

Cleveland and Raby Bay waterfront, Redland City

Photo: Orderinchaos, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Development Snapshot

Population
170,225 (ERP, 2024)
Projected Population 2046
~211,500
Dwelling Target to 2046
~5,000-dwelling shortfall to close, infill-led (ShapingSEQ 2023)
Planning Scheme
Redland City Plan (Version 12, Nov 2024; new scheme by 2028)
Land Area
~537 km²
Median House Price
~$1.1M–$1.15M (2025–26)

ShapingSEQ 2023; profile.id; EDQ; Domain/CoreLogic 2025–26; Redland City Council. Figures are indicative and should be verified before any transaction.

Planning & Zoning

  • Redland City Plan v12 (new scheme by 2028)
  • Southern Thornlands PDA — ~8,000 homes (EDQ)
  • Weinam Creek and Toondah Harbour PDAs
  • Shoreline greenfield; centres Cleveland, Capalaba

Growth & Demographics

  • 170,225 residents (2024), +2.1%/yr → ~211,500 by 2046
  • ~5,000-dwelling shortfall vs benchmark
  • Infill-led 'gentle density'

Development Pipeline & Approvals

  • Shoreline: ~3,000 lots under construction
  • Weinam Creek waterfront / transport hub
  • Southern Thornlands unlocking ~8,000 homes

Investment Angle

  • Shortfall = clear supply tailwind
  • State PDAs unlocking serviced land
  • Premium bayside; mind koala / Ramsar overlays

Own land or a site in this council area?

South Az Developments partners with property owners across South East Queensland to unlock development potential — through a sale, a joint venture, or a finished development.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
BuyResidentialCommercialNew ProjectsSuburb ProfilesSubmit eoi
SoldResidentialCommercial
AboutAboutAbout the Founder
Divisions
ResidentialCommercialNew ProjectsCareersContactOKTAY.COM.AUSouth Az Developments
Find Us
1300 937 981
Southport - Gold Coast
FacebookInstagramLINKEDIN
Get Exclusive Off-Market Listings
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
RESIDENTIAL
Commercial
New Projects
RESIDENTIAL
Privacy Policy
©2026 GC PRestige