Deebing Heights
With a median age of 29, Deebing Heights sits 11 years below the national figure, making it one of Ipswich's youngest communities by demographic profile. The suburb is almost entirely detached houses (99.2%) with 79.4% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, a configuration that signals families rather than downsizers. Household income lands at the 84.4th percentile nationally, well above average despite a relatively modest $480,000 median house price. The mortgage belt identity is confirmed by 51.6% of residents carrying a home loan, and the average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above national, reflecting the dominant couples-with-children profile.
Population
3,960
Median Age
29.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,225/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$480K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $480,000 median house price is the entry point into a suburb where 99.2% of dwellings are separate houses on standard lots, giving buyers genuine choice in a detached-house market. Nearly 4 in 5 homes (79.4%) have 4 or more bedrooms, so families buying for space are buying into the dominant stock type rather than competing for rare larger homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, compared to many outer-suburban markets where that ratio runs higher. The 51.6% of households still carrying a mortgage indicates this is a relatively young ownership base, consistent with a median age of 29 that is 11 years below national.
For Buyers
The $480,000 median house price is the entry point into a suburb where 99.2% of dwellings are separate houses on standard lots, giving buyers genuine choice in a detached-house market. Nearly 4 in 5 homes (79.4%) have 4 or more bedrooms, so families buying for space are buying into the dominant stock type rather than competing for rare larger homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, compared to many outer-suburban markets where that ratio runs higher. The 51.6% of households still carrying a mortgage indicates this is a relatively young ownership base, consistent with a median age of 29 that is 11 years below national.
For Investors
A 36.3% renter share gives landlords a solid tenant pool in a suburb where 99.2% of stock is separate houses, a dwelling type that attracts families seeking long tenancies. Weekly rent of $370 against a $480,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.0%, higher than inner-city markets where yields have compressed. The vacancy rate of 3.6% is elevated compared to the national average, suggesting modest oversupply that can weigh on rent growth in the near term. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, meaning new supply is not adding pressure. The 38.1% turnover rate indicates more than a third of residents moved in relatively recently, which supports ongoing rental demand as the suburb continues to attract young families.
Schools in Deebing Heights iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Deebing Heights State School
Prep-6 · 710 students
Demographics
The median age of 29 is 11 years below the national figure, and the household composition reinforces this: 1,953 couples with children versus just 601 couples without children. The overseas-born share of 14.2% is 7.4 percentage points below national, placing Deebing Heights among the more Anglo-Celtic communities in Queensland. English ancestry leads with 1,549 residents, followed by Scottish (382), Irish (370) and German (343). University qualifications reach 26.1%, which is 4 points below the national rate, consistent with the blue-collar and essential-services workforce profile. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above national, and the 3.3% unemployment rate is low, reflecting a working-age population that is largely employed.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.2%
Houses
0.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing mix is unusually uniform: 99.2% separate houses and just 0.8% semi-detached, with no recorded apartments. Within that stock, 79.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 18.5% have 3 bedrooms, so virtually every home is family-sized. Tenure splits into 51.6% mortgage, 36.3% renting and 12.2% owned outright, a low outright-ownership share compared to more established suburbs, because most homeowners are still in the repayment phase. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7% and rent-to-income of 16.6% both sit below stress thresholds, which means affordability pressure is mild relative to many Australian markets. The vacancy rate of 3.6% is worth monitoring for investors, as it runs above typical tight-market levels.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wk
$370
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,093
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
49
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.4%
Couples, no children
3,452
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (19.6%, 307 workers) and Public Administration (19.0%, 298 workers) together account for nearly 40% of local employment, which anchors the economy in stable government and essential-services roles less vulnerable to economic cycles. Education adds a further 12.7% (199 workers) and Construction 8.2% (128 workers). By occupation, Professionals lead with 432 workers, followed by Community and Personal Service workers (324) and Clerical and Administrative staff (309). The full-time employment rate of 69.0% is solid, and the 3.3% unemployment rate is below the national average. Household income at the 84.4th percentile nationally is elevated relative to the occupational mix, largely because the dual-income family structure inflates household totals even where individual wages are moderate.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
27.7%
Participation
71.6%
Employed
1,977
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.1%
Postgraduate
4.8%
Born Overseas
14.2%
Dwellings
1,305
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high at 93.3% using private vehicles, compared to the national average, with public transport at only 1.0% and walking or cycling at 0.2%. This reflects the outer-suburban position and limited local transit infrastructure typical of Ipswich growth corridors. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby Ipswich schools. No crime data is available in the dataset, though the low unemployment rate of 3.3% and below-stress housing costs (mortgage-to-income 18.7%, rent-to-income 16.6%) are generally associated with lower socioeconomic pressure. The need-for-assistance rate of 3.3% (126 residents) is in line with a young, working-age population. The 12.2% volunteering rate is a positive social indicator for a suburb of 3,960 residents.
Drive
93.3%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
0.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Deebing Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deebing Heights a good suburb to live in?
Deebing Heights suits families well. Household income sits at the 84.4th percentile nationally, housing affordability is low-stress with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7%, and 99.2% of dwellings are separate houses. The main trade-off is high car dependency at 93.3% and limited public transport at 1.0%.
What is the median house price in Deebing Heights?
The median house price is approximately $480,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $370 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,800, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7%, which is below common stress thresholds.
What schools are in Deebing Heights?
No schools are recorded inside the Deebing Heights suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on nearby Ipswich schools. The suburb has 3,960 residents with a median age of 29, and 26.1% hold university qualifications.
Is Deebing Heights safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Deebing Heights in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the unemployment rate is low at 3.3%, housing cost stress is minimal with mortgage-to-income at 18.7%, and only 3.3% of residents (126 people) need daily assistance, all consistent with a stable community.
Is Deebing Heights good for property investment?
A 36.3% renter share and weekly rent of $370 against a $480,000 median imply a gross yield around 4.0%, higher than many inner-city markets. The vacancy rate of 3.6% is slightly elevated, which warrants monitoring. No new development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, limiting near-term supply pressure.
How is Deebing Heights's population changing?
The suburb has a population of 3,960 with a median age of 29, which is 11 years below national. The 38.1% turnover rate shows significant recent movement, and the 51.6% mortgage-holder share indicates ongoing buyer activity. The dominant family household profile with average size 3.0 supports continued demand.
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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