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Swanbank

QLD 4306 • Ipswich

4
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
17.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralGrowth Suburb

About Swanbank

Swanbank is an industrial locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 10 kilometres south-east of the Ipswich CBD and 43 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD. Covering an area of around 18.8 square kilometres, the locality is dominated by industrial land use and is home to minimal permanent residents, with the 2021 Census recording effectively no residential population. Swanbank is positioned in the outer south-western growth corridor of Greater Brisbane, bordered by the residential suburbs of Raceview, Flinders View, and Redbank Plains.

The locality is best known as the site of the former Swanbank Power Station — a landmark coal-fired power station that operated for decades before transitioning to gas and eventually partial decommissioning. Today, Swanbank hosts a mix of industrial facilities, waste management operations, and energy infrastructure that serve the broader Ipswich and south-east Queensland region. While there are no residential amenities or services within Swanbank itself, the surrounding suburbs offer full urban conveniences and the Ipswich Motorway provides direct access to Brisbane. The area is expected to continue evolving as part of Ipswich's industrial and employment land strategy.

Swanbank falls under postcode 4306 and is governed by City of Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4306
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
City of Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 152.73°
Statistical Area
Ipswich
Area
17.41 km²
Elevation
40m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Raceview (no rail; nearest is Ipswich Station)
8 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • Limited TransLink services through adjacent suburbs — Ipswich CBD 20-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
43 km
By Train
Drive to Ipswich Station (~8 km), then approx. 50-60 min to Roma Street on Ipswich/Rosewood Line
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-50 min

🛣️ Ipswich Motorway (M2) is the primary route to Brisbane; car essential as Swanbank is an industrial locality

Walkability Car-Dependent

Industrial locality with no residential footpaths, shops, or services; vehicle required for all activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
4
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swanbank QLD known for? +

Swanbank is known primarily as an industrial locality in the City of Ipswich, and is the site of the former Swanbank Power Station, a coal-fired plant that was a regional landmark for decades before being partly decommissioned.

Does anyone live in Swanbank? +

Swanbank has effectively no permanent residential population — the 2021 Census recorded virtually no residents, as the locality is designated primarily for industrial and energy-related land use.

How far is Swanbank from Brisbane? +

Swanbank is approximately 43 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD, accessible via the Ipswich Motorway (M2) in around 40–70 minutes depending on traffic.

What LGA is Swanbank in? +

Swanbank is located within the City of Ipswich local government area in south-east Queensland.