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Eastern Heights

QLD 4305 • Greater Brisbane

3,631
Population (2021)
$34,944
Median Income
1.70 km²
Area
51m
Elevation

About Eastern Heights

Eastern Heights is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Ipswich (City) area. With a population of 3,631 and a median income of $34,944, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.70 km² at an elevation of 51m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Brisbane.

Part of Greater Brisbane, the suburb enjoys a subtropical climate and relaxed Queensland lifestyle. Residents have access to local amenities, parks, and good transport connections to the CBD. Eastern Heights offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

Eastern Heights falls under postcode 4305 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ipswich electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4305
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Ipswich
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 152.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.70 km²
Elevation
51m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,400
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,709
Census 2021
3,631
▼ 2.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,524
Income 2021
$34,944
▲ 14.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,944
Born Overseas 412

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 110
  • 2. England 101
  • 3. Philippines 17
  • 4. Netherlands 15
  • 5. India 14
  • 6. Papua New Guinea 12
  • 7. Samoa 11
  • 8. Malaysia 10
  • 9. United States 9
  • 10. Wales 9
  • 11. Germany 8
  • 12. China 7
  • 13. Nepal 6
  • 14. Scotland 6
  • 15. Ireland 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,492
Australian 1,476
Irish 474
Scottish 425
German 356
Australian Aboriginal 162
New Zealander 53
Dutch 52
Welsh 42
Italian 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,370
Both parents born in Australia
498
Both parents born overseas
477
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.3%
No Religion
40.4%
Hinduism
0.6%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
161 (4.4%)
5-14 years
411 (11.3%)
15-19 years
198 (5.5%)
20-24 years
188 (5.2%)
25-34 years
424 (11.7%)
35-44 years
415 (11.4%)
45-54 years
443 (12.2%)
55-64 years
450 (12.4%)
65-74 years
391 (10.8%)
75-84 years
293 (8.1%)
85+ years
238 (6.6%)

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