East Ipswich
With a median house price around $364,000, East Ipswich sits well below the Queensland state median, making it one of the more affordable pockets in the Ipswich corridor. The suburb covers just 1.67 square kilometres and holds 2,321 residents, giving a density of 1,393 people per square kilometre. Household income lands at the 28.3rd percentile nationally, which is lower than three-quarters of Australian households, yet mortgage-to-income at 23.8% and rent-to-income at 22.9% both sit beneath the 30% stress threshold. The stock is strongly detached-house oriented, with 79.8% separate houses, and 39% of dwellings are rented, a share higher than most comparable Ipswich suburbs.
Population
2,321
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,264/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$364K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of approximately $364,000 (estimated from 2025 rent data) positions East Ipswich well below the national median, offering detached housing at a monthly mortgage cost of around $1,300. Separate houses account for 79.8% of the stock, with semi-detached dwellings at 16.4% and apartments a marginal 3.8%. The bedroom mix is practical: 54.8% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 18.1% have 4 or more, meaning families can access full-sized homes. Mortgage stress is absent, with repayments consuming 23.8% of household income compared to the 30% threshold. Outright owners make up 27.7% of households, a lower share than the national average, suggesting the owner base skews toward newer purchasers still carrying debt.
For Buyers
The median house price of approximately $364,000 (estimated from 2025 rent data) positions East Ipswich well below the national median, offering detached housing at a monthly mortgage cost of around $1,300. Separate houses account for 79.8% of the stock, with semi-detached dwellings at 16.4% and apartments a marginal 3.8%. The bedroom mix is practical: 54.8% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 18.1% have 4 or more, meaning families can access full-sized homes. Mortgage stress is absent, with repayments consuming 23.8% of household income compared to the 30% threshold. Outright owners make up 27.7% of households, a lower share than the national average, suggesting the owner base skews toward newer purchasers still carrying debt.
For Investors
A 39% renter share gives landlords a broad tenant base, above the national average for suburban markets. Weekly rent averages $290, which against the $364,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, higher than most inner-city alternatives. However, the vacancy rate of 7.1% is elevated and signals soft demand relative to available rental stock, so rental income is not guaranteed. There were no development applications recorded in the past 12 months, which limits supply pressure from new builds but also confirms limited speculative interest. The household income at the 28.3rd percentile nationally means tenants are price-sensitive; rent increases are constrained by local incomes rather than state or national benchmarks.
Schools in East Ipswich iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School
Prep-12 · 1047 students
Ipswich East State School
Prep-6 · 287 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure, placing East Ipswich in the middle of the age spectrum. Overseas-born residents make up 13.2%, which is 8.4 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born population. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (1,028 residents), Irish (306), Scottish (280) and German (218) are the top four groups. University qualifications reach 23.7%, sitting 6.4 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with the workforce leaning toward trades and services rather than professional roles. Average household size is 2.2, marginally below the national average of 2.5, and 25.4% of families are couples without children, suggesting a mix of older couples and smaller households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.8%
Houses
16.4%
Townhouse
3.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split between renters (39%), mortgage holders (33.4%) and outright owners (27.7%). The high renter share relative to outright ownership signals a more transient population than typical owner-occupier suburbs. The stock is dominated by 3-bedroom separate houses (54.8% of dwellings are 3-bedroom, 79.8% are separate houses), with limited high-density options. The vacancy rate of 7.1% is above average, suggesting some softness in the rental market. Rent-to-income at 22.9% and mortgage-to-income at 23.8% both remain below the 30% stress threshold, meaning housing costs are broadly manageable for current residents compared to national benchmarks.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$290
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$735
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.1%
Unoccupied
76
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.4%
Couples, no children
1,658
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing sector at 20.8% of workers (141 people), well above its typical share in comparable suburbs. Education follows at 10.8% and Public Administration at 10.0%, together making the public sector the dominant economic driver. Manufacturing (7.8%) and Retail (7.5%) round out the top five. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 204, followed by Clerical/Admin (135), Labourers (132) and Community/Personal workers (126). The unemployment rate of 7.8% is elevated compared to the national average, and the full-time employment rate of 66.6% reflects a workforce with meaningful part-time participation. Only 53.7% of residents participate in the labour force, partly because 672 are not in the labour force.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.6%
Part-time
25.6%
Participation
53.7%
Employed
945
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.7%
Postgraduate
4.7%
Born Overseas
13.2%
Dwellings
986
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 83.9% of residents commute by car, while only 5.8% use public transport and 2.9% walk or cycle. That compares to higher public-transport uptake in inner Brisbane suburbs, reflecting East Ipswich's suburban layout. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families draw on nearby Ipswich institutions. The need-for-assistance rate of 9.4% (206 residents) is notable, suggesting a meaningful share of the population faces daily challenges. Housing stress is low on both measures: rent-to-income at 22.9% and mortgage-to-income at 23.8% stay under the 30% threshold, which is more favourable than many QLD suburbs at higher price points. Crime data is not available in this dataset.
Drive
83.9%
Public Transport
5.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How East Ipswich compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Ipswich a good suburb to live in?
East Ipswich offers affordable detached housing at a median of around $364,000, with housing costs well below the 30% stress threshold at 23.8% mortgage-to-income. The suburb has 2,321 residents, strong owner-occupier and renter demand, and 79.8% separate houses. The main trade-offs are elevated unemployment at 7.8% and high car dependency at 83.9% of commuters.
What is the median house price in East Ipswich?
The median house price is estimated at approximately $364,000 based on 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $290 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,300, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.8%, below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb sits well below the Queensland state median.
What schools are in East Ipswich?
No schools are recorded inside the East Ipswich boundary in this dataset. Families access schools in surrounding Ipswich suburbs. The local population has university qualifications at 23.7%, which is 6.4 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting a workforce tilted toward trades and services rather than graduate professions.
Is East Ipswich safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for East Ipswich in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the need-for-assistance rate is 9.4% (206 residents needing daily help), and the unemployment rate of 7.8% is above average. Household income sits at the 28.3rd percentile nationally, factors that can correlate with higher crime in comparable suburbs.
Is East Ipswich good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $290 against a $364,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, higher than most inner-city alternatives. The 39% renter share provides a solid tenant pool. However, the 7.1% vacancy rate is elevated, and household income at the 28.3rd percentile nationally limits rent growth potential. No new development applications were recorded in the past 12 months.
How is East Ipswich's population changing?
East Ipswich has 2,321 residents in a 1.67 square kilometre area. Resident stability is high, with 72.4% staying at the same address over the reference period and a turnover rate of 27.6%. The suburb shows Anglo-leaning demographics with 13.2% born overseas, which is 8.4 percentage points below the national figure.
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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