Raceview

QLD 4305 • Greater Brisbane

9,699
Population (2021)
$37,856
Median Income
5.91 km²
Area
$315/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanCommuter BeltAffordableHistoric

About Raceview

Raceview is a suburban locality in Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 40 kilometres south-west of Brisbane's CBD. Part of the broader Ipswich urban area, it has a population of around 9,700 residents and sits at an elevation of 37 metres. The suburb is predominantly residential, characterised by a mix of established homes and newer developments that reflect Ipswich's broader pattern of growth in recent decades.

Residents benefit from proximity to Ipswich's city centre, which offers shopping, schools, hospitals and employment. Raceview takes its name from the historic Ipswich Racecourse, a heritage landmark that has shaped the character of the surrounding area. The suburb is well connected by road to Brisbane via the Ipswich Motorway, and Ipswich train station provides regular rail services to the city, making it popular with commuters seeking affordable living within reach of the southeast Queensland metro area.

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

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4305
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.64°, 152.78°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
5.91 km²
Elevation
37m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$315
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,349
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.8%

128 state housing + 43 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,721
Census 2021
9,699
0.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,864
Income 2021
$37,856
15.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,018
Born Overseas 1,218

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 311
  • 2. England 219
  • 3. Philippines 91
  • 4. India 90
  • 5. Samoa 72
  • 6. Scotland 33
  • 7. Germany 24
  • 8. United States 24
  • 9. Sri Lanka 20
  • 10. Malaysia 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,020
English 3,903
German 918
Irish 904
Scottish 863
Australian Aboriginal 611
Samoan 176
Filipino 148
Dutch 135
Maori 134

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,375
Both parents born in Australia
1,585
Both parents born overseas
1,208
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.5%
No Religion
43.1%
Hinduism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
663 (6.8%)
5-14 years
1,508 (15.5%)
15-19 years
638 (6.6%)
20-24 years
564 (5.8%)
25-34 years
1,378 (14.2%)
35-44 years
1,257 (13.0%)
45-54 years
1,092 (11.3%)
55-64 years
1,010 (10.4%)
65-74 years
791 (8.2%)
75-84 years
568 (5.9%)
85+ years
219 (2.3%)

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