Camira

QLD 4300 • Greater Brisbane

7,415
Population (2021)
$41,860
Median Income
8.07 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanFamily-FriendlyGrowth SuburbMulticulturalMid-Range

About Camira

Camira is a suburban locality in the City of Ipswich, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Brisbane's CBD within Greater Brisbane's growing western corridor. With a population of 7,415 and a relatively young median age of 38, the suburb attracts families drawn to its spacious residential blocks and comparative affordability within South East Queensland. Median household income of around $1,927 per week reflects a working and middle-class community, with many residents commuting to Ipswich and Brisbane for work.

Camira offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with local parks, schools, and easy access to the commercial amenities of nearby Ipswich City Centre, just 10 kilometres to the north. The Ipswich Motorway and public transport links provide convenient connections to Brisbane and the broader region. A diverse community that includes a notable Pacific Islander and New Zealand-born population contributes to a friendly, multicultural neighbourhood character, with the area continuing to grow as South East Queensland's population expands westward.

Camira falls under postcode 4300 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Jordan electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4300
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 152.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
8.07 km²
Elevation
54m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Springfield Shopping CentreCnr Sapphire Street & Springfield Parkway Camira 4300 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,645
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,414
Census 2021
7,415
0.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,412
Income 2021
$41,860
18.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,339
Born Overseas 1,833

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 421
  • 2. England 392
  • 3. Vietnam 109
  • 4. Philippines 64
  • 5. Samoa 64
  • 6. South Africa 60
  • 7. Germany 46
  • 8. Netherlands 45
  • 9. Scotland 44
  • 10. India 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,984
Australian 2,539
Scottish 767
Irish 694
German 432
Australian Aboriginal 339
Dutch 214
Samoan 199
Maori 189
Vietnamese 167

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,600
Both parents born in Australia
2,443
Both parents born overseas
1,095
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.2%
No Religion
42.7%
Buddhism
1.9%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
451 (6.1%)
5-14 years
1,003 (13.5%)
15-19 years
486 (6.6%)
20-24 years
438 (5.9%)
25-34 years
936 (12.6%)
35-44 years
1,012 (13.6%)
45-54 years
1,041 (14.0%)
55-64 years
1,029 (13.9%)
65-74 years
677 (9.1%)
75-84 years
294 (4.0%)
85+ years
55 (0.7%)

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