North Ipswich

QLD 4305 • Greater Brisbane

4,527
Population (2021)
$36,036
Median Income
4.30 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanAffordableCommuter Belt

About North Ipswich

North Ipswich is a residential suburb situated on the northern bank of the Bremer River within the City of Ipswich, approximately 40 kilometres south-west of Brisbane's CBD. With a population of 4,527 spread across just over four square kilometres, it is a densely settled urban locality with a median age of 38 years. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national median, and the suburb is home to a diverse mix of families, working adults, and long-term residents.

Residents enjoy convenient access to Ipswich's historic city centre just across the river, with local shops, schools, and regular public transport connecting the suburb to the wider Ipswich and Greater Brisbane network. North Ipswich has a strong working-class heritage and remains popular with families and first-home buyers drawn to its relative affordability compared to inner Brisbane. Its proximity to the Bremer River, local parks, and Ipswich's growing range of amenities makes it a practical and accessible base for those commuting to Brisbane or working locally.

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

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4305
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.59°, 152.76°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.30 km²
Elevation
44m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    3 The Terrace North Ipswich 4305 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.1%

29 state housing + 25 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,515
Census 2021
4,527
0.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,200
Income 2021
$36,036
15.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,820
Born Overseas 460

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 112
  • 2. England 110
  • 3. Scotland 16
  • 4. Netherlands 15
  • 5. Samoa 15
  • 6. Philippines 14
  • 7. South Africa 13
  • 8. United States 13
  • 9. Germany 12
  • 10. India 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,952
Australian 1,763
Irish 552
Scottish 512
German 485
Australian Aboriginal 301
Dutch 84
Italian 67
New Zealander 52
Polish 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,099
Both parents born in Australia
581
Both parents born overseas
580
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.7%
Christianity
44.2%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
256 (5.7%)
5-14 years
565 (12.5%)
15-19 years
243 (5.4%)
20-24 years
283 (6.3%)
25-34 years
667 (14.7%)
35-44 years
572 (12.6%)
45-54 years
617 (13.6%)
55-64 years
540 (11.9%)
65-74 years
408 (9.0%)
75-84 years
245 (5.4%)
85+ years
124 (2.7%)

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