Camira
Nearly 95% detached housing on $448,000 medians places Camira among Ipswich's most accessible mortgage-belt suburbs, yet household incomes sit at the 72nd percentile nationally. The gap between that income rank and an IRSAD decile of 3 suggests residents earn adequately but carry limited wealth accumulation, likely because 51% hold active mortgages. With a median age of 38 (2 years below the national figure), the suburb functions as an absorption zone for younger families priced out of Brisbane's middle ring.
Population
7,415
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,927/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$448K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $448,000, Camira's median house price delivers mortgage repayments around $1,645/month, consuming only 19.7% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached (94.6%) and skews large: 47% of dwellings have 4+ bedrooms, compared with roughly 30% nationally. Buyers should note the IRSAD decile of 3, which ranks lower than typical Ipswich suburbs, though the IER decile of 5 indicates economic resources are closer to the national midpoint.
For Buyers
At an estimated $448,000, Camira's median house price delivers mortgage repayments around $1,645/month, consuming only 19.7% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached (94.6%) and skews large: 47% of dwellings have 4+ bedrooms, compared with roughly 30% nationally. Buyers should note the IRSAD decile of 3, which ranks lower than typical Ipswich suburbs, though the IER decile of 5 indicates economic resources are closer to the national midpoint.
For Investors
Rental yield conditions are mixed. Weekly rent of $350 against an estimated $448,000 purchase price implies a gross yield near 4.1%, higher than Brisbane metro averages around 3.5%. However, only 18.7% of dwellings are rented, limiting the pool of tenants, and the 4.0% vacancy rate sits above the balanced-market benchmark of 3%. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, suggesting minimal new supply competition but also limited capital growth catalysts.
Schools in Camira iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Camira State School
Prep-6 · 679 students
Demographics
English ancestry dominates at 2,984 residents, followed by Scottish (767) and Irish (694), giving Camira a composition more Anglo-leaning than the national average. University attainment sits at 21.5%, roughly 8.6 percentage points below the national figure. Household size averages 2.8 persons, 0.3 above the national median, consistent with the family-formation profile visible in the bedroom mix. Christianity accounts for 3,575 residents, with Buddhism (138) and Islam (56) representing smaller communities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.6%
Houses
2.3%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is almost entirely detached (94.6%), with apartments at just 0.2% and semi-detached at 2.3%. Ownership patterns split between outright owners (30.3%) and mortgage holders (51.0%), while renters make up only 18.7%, roughly half the national rental share. Nearly 47% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and another 47.5% have 3 bedrooms, leaving minimal small-format stock. At a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7%, repayment burden ranks lower than typical QLD mortgage-belt suburbs.
Mortgage / mo
$1,645
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$805
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.0%
Unoccupied
106
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.1%
Couples, no children
6,327
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare employs 16.9% of working residents (387 people), followed by Construction at 13.0% and Education at 10.9%. Manufacturing retains a notable 10.1% share (232 workers), higher than national norms for a residential suburb. Clerical/Admin roles lead occupations at 594 workers, narrowly ahead of Professionals at 541. The unemployment rate of 6.2% exceeds the national average, and participation sits at 61.1%. The SEIFA IEO decile of 3 reflects limited educational and occupational advantage compared with other Australian suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
24.8%
Participation
61.1%
Employed
3,416
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.5%
Postgraduate
4.0%
Born Overseas
25.6%
Dwellings
2,534
Transport to Work
Camira State School (Government primary, ICSEA 983, 679 enrolled) is the only school within suburb boundaries, scoring slightly below the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. Public transport usage is extremely low at 2.9%, with 91% of commuters driving, reflecting limited bus connectivity typical of Ipswich's outer suburbs. Volunteering sits at 11.7%, below the national average of around 15%. The 6.0% rate of residents needing assistance (425 people) sits higher than the national average, consistent with the suburb's lower IRSAD decile of 3.
Drive
91.0%
Public Transport
2.9%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Camira compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camira a good suburb to live in?
Camira suits families seeking affordable detached housing with mortgage repayments at 19.7% of income, well below stress levels. The trade-off is limited public transport (2.9% usage) and an IRSAD socioeconomic decile of 3, ranking it in the lower 30% nationally.
What is the median house price in Camira?
The estimated median house price is $448,000 (2025 rent-derived estimate), with monthly mortgage repayments around $1,645. This positions Camira below Ipswich's broader median and significantly below Brisbane metro prices.
What schools are in Camira?
Camira has 1 school: Camira State School, a government primary with 679 students and an ICSEA score of 983, slightly below the national benchmark of 1,000. Secondary students typically travel to nearby Springfield or Ipswich.
Is Camira safe?
Crime data is not available for Camira at a suburb level. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 3 indicates higher relative socioeconomic disadvantage than about 70% of Australian suburbs, which correlates with elevated property crime in similar areas.
Is Camira good for property investment?
Gross rental yield near 4.1% ($350/week on $448,000) outperforms Brisbane averages of around 3.5%. However, 4.0% vacancy and only 18.7% rental tenure suggest a thin tenant market. Zero development applications in 12 months imply no new supply pressure but also limited growth drivers.
How is Camira's population changing?
Census population is 7,415 with a median age of 38, 2 years below the national figure. Residential turnover is 18%, meaning 82% of residents stayed in the same address year to year, indicating a stable, settled community with slow demographic shift.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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