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Wulkuraka

QLD 4305 • Greater Brisbane

1,325
Population (2021)
$40,456
Median Income
3.79 km²
Area
50m
Elevation
AffordableRailway HeritageSuburbanFirst-Home BuyersGrowth Suburb

About Wulkuraka

Wulkuraka is a small western suburb of Ipswich in South East Queensland, approximately 40 kilometres west of Brisbane. With a population of around 1,325, it covers 3.8 square kilometres and has a working-class character shaped by its railway heritage. The suburb is bisected by the Main Line railway, which has been central to its identity since the 1880s when it served as the junction for the Brisbane Valley railway line.

Wulkuraka offers affordable living within the Ipswich corridor, attracting first-home buyers and families seeking value. The suburb has a quiet, low-key atmosphere with established homes on generous blocks. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail begins near Wulkuraka Station, providing a popular cycling and walking route through the Brisbane Valley. Residents access most shopping, dining, and entertainment in nearby Ipswich city centre, just a few minutes' drive away. The suburb is undergoing gradual renewal as Ipswich grows as a satellite city of Brisbane.

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

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4305
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Ipswich West
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.61°, 152.73°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.79 km²
Elevation
50m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wulkuraka
0.5 km
6 min
Karrabin
2.5 km
30 min
Ipswich
3 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • 509 — Ipswich to Brassall 10 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
55-65 min
By Bus
N/A (train preferred)
By Car (Peak)
50-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40 min

🛣️ Wulkuraka Station provides direct train access to Brisbane via Ipswich line

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited local amenities; most services require driving to Ipswich centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
28 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,234
Census 2021
1,325
▲ 7.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,204
Income 2021
$40,456
▲ 14.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,074
Born Overseas 166

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 49
  • 2. England 23
  • 3. Philippines 22
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 12
  • 5. South Africa 11
  • 6. Afghanistan 7
  • 7. Scotland 5
  • 8. China 4
  • 9. France 4
  • 10. Germany 4
  • 11. India 4
  • 12. Netherlands 4
  • 13. Taiwan 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 526
English 489
Scottish 144
Irish 140
Australian Aboriginal 121
German 98
Dutch 32
Maori 30
Samoan 27
Filipino 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

863
Both parents born in Australia
195
Both parents born overseas
176
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.0%
Christianity
42.3%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
102 (7.7%)
5-14 years
236 (17.8%)
15-19 years
118 (8.9%)
20-24 years
109 (8.2%)
25-34 years
225 (17.0%)
35-44 years
182 (13.7%)
45-54 years
127 (9.6%)
55-64 years
117 (8.8%)
65-74 years
70 (5.3%)
75-84 years
25 (1.9%)
85+ years
3 (0.2%)

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