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Blackstone

QLD 4304 • Greater Brisbane

1,144
Population (2021)
$39,988
Median Income
3.81 km²
Area
$328/wk
Median Rent
AffordableHistoricWorking-ClassFirst Home BuyersIpswich Corridor

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a small suburban locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, located 5.4 km west-northwest of the Ipswich CBD and 37 km southwest of Brisbane. With a population of 1,144 and a median age of 37, it is a working-class suburb with strong English, Australian, and Scottish heritage. The district was originally settled as a coal mining area in the 19th century, and its historic character is still visible in the older housing stock.

Blackstone offers an affordable suburban lifestyle within the Ipswich corridor, with a median weekly household income of $1,657 and median monthly mortgage repayments of just $1,353. The suburb is primarily residential with a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere. Nearby Bundamba and Silkstone provide shopping and services, while the broader Ipswich CBD is a short drive away. It appeals to budget-conscious families and first home buyers looking for value in the Greater Brisbane region.

Blackstone falls under postcode 4304 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundamba electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4304
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA / Council
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Bundamba
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 152.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.81 km²
Elevation
98m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundamba
2 km
25 min
Booval
2.5 km
30 min
Ipswich
5.4 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • 509 — Ipswich CBD via Bundamba 15 min
  • 520 — Springfield via Raceview 25 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
37 km
By Train
55-65 min (from Bundamba)
By Bus
N/A (train preferred)
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min

🛣️ Ipswich rail line provides direct connection to Brisbane CBD

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain with limited footpaths; most errands require driving to Bundamba or Ipswich

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$328
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,353
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,024
Census 2021
1,144
▲ 11.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,760
Income 2021
$39,988
▲ 22.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 912
Born Overseas 169

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 59
  • 2. England 28
  • 3. Philippines 16
  • 4. India 11
  • 5. Papua New Guinea 10
  • 6. Fiji 6
  • 7. Scotland 5
  • 8. Zimbabwe 5
  • 9. Malaysia 4
  • 10. Samoa 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 483
Australian 472
Scottish 135
Irish 102
German 97
Australian Aboriginal 40
Maori 30
Dutch 22
Filipino 16
Welsh 16

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

715
Both parents born in Australia
225
Both parents born overseas
131
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.6%
No Religion
42.4%
Buddhism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
71 (6.2%)
5-14 years
160 (14.0%)
15-19 years
55 (4.8%)
20-24 years
80 (7.0%)
25-34 years
166 (14.5%)
35-44 years
162 (14.2%)
45-54 years
148 (12.9%)
55-64 years
137 (12.0%)
65-74 years
111 (9.7%)
75-84 years
39 (3.4%)
85+ years
11 (1.0%)

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