Eastern Heights
At a median age of 45, Eastern Heights residents are 5 years older than the national average, and the suburb's identity follows from that fact. The 3,631-person area near Ipswich is firmly owner-occupier territory, with 88.5% separate houses and 34% of dwellings owned outright, well above typical metropolitan norms. Household income sits at the 35.5th percentile nationally, making the $383,000 estimated median house price genuinely accessible by Queensland standards. University qualifications at 22.2% run 7.9 points below the national figure, and overseas-born residents at 12.3% sit 9.3 points below national, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born, Anglo-Celtic community that has stayed put, with 77.1% of residents in the same address for 5 or more years.
Population
3,631
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,370/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$383K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated $383,000 median house price places Eastern Heights well below national medians, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6% keeps repayments comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Monthly repayments average $1,400 against a household income sitting at the 35.5th percentile nationally. The housing stock is predominantly detached, with 88.5% separate houses and only 10.2% apartments, so buyers are almost always competing for standalone dwellings. The bedroom mix centres on 3-bedroom homes at 58.4%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 23.7%. Combined ownership rates of 69.6% (outright plus mortgage) reflect a settled, long-term population rather than a transient rental market, which tends to support price stability in the local area.
For Buyers
The estimated $383,000 median house price places Eastern Heights well below national medians, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6% keeps repayments comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Monthly repayments average $1,400 against a household income sitting at the 35.5th percentile nationally. The housing stock is predominantly detached, with 88.5% separate houses and only 10.2% apartments, so buyers are almost always competing for standalone dwellings. The bedroom mix centres on 3-bedroom homes at 58.4%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 23.7%. Combined ownership rates of 69.6% (outright plus mortgage) reflect a settled, long-term population rather than a transient rental market, which tends to support price stability in the local area.
For Investors
Rental demand is moderate with 30.4% of dwellings tenanted and a $300 weekly rent, which against a $383,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, higher than most inner-city markets. The vacancy rate of 7.9% is elevated and warrants attention, as it signals more supply than current demand can readily absorb. This is partly consistent with the aging resident profile where owner-occupiers outnumber renters and turnover is slow. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, indicating this is an established area without new supply pressure. Healthcare and Education employ 33.8% of local workers combined, anchoring some employment stability. The 7.6% unemployment rate, higher than the national average, is a risk factor for rental affordability.
Demographics
The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, consistent with the suburb's established, low-turnover character where 77.1% of residents have not moved in five or more years. Overseas-born residents account for 12.3%, which is 9.3 points below the national figure, and ancestry is heavily Anglo-Celtic with English (1,492), Irish (474) and Scottish (425) as the top three groups. University qualifications at 22.2% are 7.9 points below the national average, which aligns with an economy centred on trades, healthcare support and public service roles rather than professional services. Average household size of 2.3 is 0.2 below national. The 10.5% assistance rate, with 351 residents needing daily help, is notable for a suburb of this size and reflects the older age distribution.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.5%
Houses
1.3%
Townhouse
10.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is skewed toward ownership: 34% own outright and 35.6% hold mortgages, leaving 30.4% renting, a balance that tilts more owner-dominated than many comparable Queensland suburbs. The stock is 88.5% separate houses, making Eastern Heights one of the more detached-dominant suburbs in the region. Three-bedroom dwellings are the clear majority at 58.4%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 23.7%, indicating a family-sized housing base even as household sizes at 2.3 run slightly below the national average. Rent at $300 per week places the rent-to-income ratio at 21.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. The $383,000 estimated median, derived from rental comparables given limited transaction data, positions the suburb as affordable relative to Brisbane and southeast Queensland coastal markets.
Mortgage / mo
$1,400
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$672
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.9%
Unoccupied
122
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.4%
Couples, no children
2,647
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest industry sector at 18.8% of employed residents (181 workers), ahead of Education at 15.0% (144 workers) and Public Administration at 10.2% (98 workers). Together these three public-sector-adjacent industries account for 44% of local employment, providing some insulation from private-sector cycles. Construction follows at 9.6% and Retail at 7.7%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 287 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin (215) and Community/Personal services (176). The full-time employment rate is 67.6%, in line with national norms, but the 7.6% unemployment rate is above average and the participation rate of 47.5% is low, consistent with the older population where a large share of residents, 1,199 people, are not in the labour force.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.6%
Part-time
24.8%
Participation
47.5%
Employed
1,341
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.2%
Postgraduate
4.5%
Born Overseas
12.3%
Dwellings
1,416
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 86.2% of commuters driving, compared to the national average of around 70%, reflecting the suburban layout and limited public transport options with only 3.2% using transit. Volunteering at 13.6% indicates reasonable social cohesion for a suburb this size. The 10.5% assistance rate is a livability indicator worth noting: 351 residents need daily help, a share that will likely increase as the median-age-45 cohort ages further. Rent-to-income of 21.9% keeps housing costs comfortable for tenants. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby Ipswich area schools. Crime data is not available for Eastern Heights in the current dataset. The 1.7 km2 footprint at a density of 2,136 per km2 is compact enough to support walkable street access despite the car-dominant commuting pattern.
Drive
86.2%
Public Transport
3.2%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eastern Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Heights a good suburb to live in?
Eastern Heights suits owner-occupiers seeking affordability and stability. The estimated median house price is $383,000 and mortgage-to-income sits at 23.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb has a low turnover rate with 77.1% of residents staying 5+ years, suggesting community stability. The main trade-offs are a 7.6% unemployment rate above national norms and limited public transport at 3.2% transit use.
What is the median house price in Eastern Heights?
The estimated median house price is $383,000 as of 2025, derived from rental comparables. Weekly rent averages $300 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,400. The rent-to-income ratio is 21.9% and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.6%, both below the 30% stress threshold, making Eastern Heights one of the more affordable postcodes in the Ipswich 4305 area.
What schools are in Eastern Heights?
No schools are recorded within the Eastern Heights suburb boundary in this dataset. Residents rely on schools across the broader Ipswich area, which is well served given the 4305 postcode. The local population has a university qualification rate of 22.2%, which is 7.9 points below the national figure, consistent with a workforce oriented toward trades, healthcare and public service rather than professional sectors.
Is Eastern Heights safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Eastern Heights in the current dataset. As an indirect signal, the suburb has a long-stay profile where 77.1% of residents have remained in the same address for 5 or more years, and 69.6% of dwellings are owner-occupied, both factors associated with lower crime rates in comparable Queensland suburbs. The 3,631-person population in a 1.7 km2 area is mid-density suburban.
Is Eastern Heights good for property investment?
The 30.4% renter share and $300 weekly rent imply a gross yield near 4.1% against the $383,000 median, which is higher than most southeast Queensland coastal markets. The 7.9% vacancy rate is the key risk, indicating more rental supply than current demand easily absorbs. No development activity in the past 12 months limits new supply pressure, but the 7.6% unemployment rate could constrain rent growth.
How is Eastern Heights's population changing?
Detailed population forecasts are not available for Eastern Heights in current sources. Structural signals point to slow, stable change: the median age is 45, which is 5 years above the national average, and 77.1% of residents have not moved in five years, indicating very low turnover. The Ipswich region broadly is growing, but newer fringe estates tend to attract growth rather than established pockets like Eastern Heights with 0 new development applications in the past 12 months.
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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