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Flinders View

QLD 4305 • Greater Brisbane

5,816
Population (2021)
$43,472
Median Income
5.39 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbSuburbanCommuter

About Flinders View

Flinders View is a suburb of Ipswich in south-east Queensland, located approximately 5.9 kilometres south of the Ipswich CBD and 41 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. Bisected by the Cunningham Highway, the suburb covers around 5.4 square kilometres and had a population of 5,816 at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by a mix of established residential streets, newer housing developments, and light industrial precincts along its highway frontage.

Residents enjoy convenient access to the Ipswich CBD, schools, and shopping centres including the nearby Yamanto Central. The suburb has a family-friendly atmosphere with local parks, sporting facilities, and easy freeway access towards both Ipswich and Brisbane. The Cunningham Highway makes Flinders View a practical base for commuters and tradespeople who work across the broader Ipswich and South-East Queensland region.

Flinders View 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 / Council
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Ipswich
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.65°, 152.78°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
5.39 km²
Elevation
63m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ipswich Station
6.5 km
Not walkable – drive or bus
Yamanto (planned)
3 km
N/A – planned future station

Bus Services

  • 534,546 — Ipswich CBD / Yamanto 10–20 min
  • 540 — Raceview / Ipswich Central 15 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
41 km
By Train
Bus to Ipswich Station then train ~55 min to Roma St
By Bus
TransLink buses to Ipswich, then rail ~1 hr 15 min total
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 55–70 min via Cunningham Hwy / Ipswich Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 40–50 min

🛣️ Cunningham Highway and Ipswich Motorway (M2) provide dual route options to Brisbane. Park-and-ride at Ipswich Station.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most daily errands require a car. Limited footpath connections in some estates. Cycling infrastructure is minimal.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.1%

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,808
Census 2021
5,816
▲ 0.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,116
Income 2021
$43,472
▲ 14.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,037
Born Overseas 594

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 168
  • 2. New Zealand 134
  • 3. India 31
  • 4. Philippines 27
  • 5. Scotland 22
  • 6. Germany 20
  • 7. Malaysia 17
  • 8. South Africa 12
  • 9. China 11
  • 10. Pakistan 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,584
Australian 2,448
Irish 642
Scottish 636
German 619
Australian Aboriginal 239
Dutch 100
Italian 95
Welsh 70
Chinese 57

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,106
Both parents born in Australia
768
Both parents born overseas
713
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.2%
No Religion
38.6%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
338 (5.8%)
5-14 years
869 (14.9%)
15-19 years
396 (6.8%)
20-24 years
345 (5.9%)
25-34 years
720 (12.4%)
35-44 years
782 (13.4%)
45-54 years
743 (12.8%)
55-64 years
735 (12.6%)
65-74 years
543 (9.3%)
75-84 years
252 (4.3%)
85+ years
101 (1.7%)

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