Redland City
Redland City is located in south-east Queensland, about 26 kilometres south-east of the Brisbane CBD. Redland City is bounded by Moreton Bay and North Stradbroke Island in the east in the north and east, Gold Coast and Logan Cities in the south, and Brisbane City in the west.
Redland City is a vibrant growing community that comprises significant environmental, open space and rural areas complimented by a compact urban area. Redland City encompasses a total land area of about 537 square kilometres, including islands, coastal areas, bushland, national parks and waterways. The major retail and commercial centres are located at Cleveland and Capalaba. The southern areas of the City are more rural and rural residential in nature.
The Redlands is a rapidly growing area with an estimated population projection for 2010 at 142,822.
Quick facts
- There are 11,829 Business in the Redlands
- 87.3% of residents were born in Australia, the United Kingdom or New Zealand.
- Around 6,890 residents live on the islands.
- North Stradbroke Island is home to a significant Aboriginal and Islander community.
- Nearly half of the households have children.