Redland Housing Strategy

The strategy will help ensure that, over time, housing supply and diversity:

• is provided in the right areas
• supports the lifestyle and character of the Redlands .

The Redland Housing Strategy works with ShapingSEQ 2023, which requires local governments in South East Queensland to prioritise efficient land use, housing diversity and residential density to accommodate population growth in communities.

State and local governments share the responsibility for planning and managing growth effectively. We will work with Redland City Council to bring the strategy to life through updates to the Redland City Plan.

Strategy at a glance

The Redland Housing Strategy will:

• focus housing supply near transport and activity centres
• plan to meet the housing needs of households of all sizes
• incentivise for more affordable housing where it’s needed
• monitor and report on housing supply and diversity in the Redlands area.

Community needs

The Redlands has had significant population growth and change in recent years . Its population continues to age, with the 65+ age group being the fastest growing segment of the Redlands community.

Population projections show that growth will come from small- to medium-sized households, particularly single people wanting to live alone and couples without children.

Households have already reduced to an average of 2.62 people per household, yet 85% of homes in the Redlands have 3  or more bedrooms. This mismatch between housing needs and housing supply has affected housing affordability in the region.

The Redland City Council needs a housing strategy that addresses the region’s growth and population changes. Like all communities, the Redlands has diverse needs, and its housing supply should reflect this.

We have an opportunity to improve housing choice by delivering housing types that meet the needs of every person who lives in the region.

Housing affordability

Currently, households spend more than 20% of their income on housing costs. Additionally, one-third of Redlands residents are experiencing rental stress.

By providing diverse, accessible, well-serviced and fit-for-purpose housing in the Redlands area, the strategy aims to drive affordable housing outcomes  now and in the future.

Environmental considerations

Maintaining a sustainable balance between urban development and the natural environment is key to ensuring liveability within the Redlands.

Diverse housing, when planned and delivered in the right way, improves the liveability of neighbourhoods.

Statutory regional plans guide land use planning for state and local governments. ShapingSEQ 2023 supports a long-term, sustainable pattern of development. This plan has informed the Redland Housing Strategy 2024 –2046.

Consultation

Community and stakeholder feedback, gathered over 2 rounds of consultation, was crucial in finalising the Redland Housing Strategy.

Round 1: Housing needs consultation – With a focus on changing housing needs in the Redlands, the community and key stakeholders provided their insights through in-person and online consultation in May and June 2023.

Round 2: Draft Strategy consultation – Community and key stakeholders provided feedback on the draft Redland Housing Strategy through in-person and online consultation during October and November 2023.

The strategy was also shaped by:

• housing needs and land use analysis
• existing and planned infrastructure considerations
• future projections on population and housing requirements.

To learn more about the consultation behind the strategy, read the:

• round 1 consultation report ( 2.1 MB)
• round 2 consultation report ( 1.4 MB)
• consultation summary ( 902.9 KB).