Brookwater at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
2,902
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Brookwater.
The postcode for Brookwater is 4300 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Brookwater (4300) sits in the Ipswich region of Queensland.
Brookwater has roughly 2,902 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Brookwater scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brookwater's population at 2,902, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,902
Median age
38
Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$565/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
2,902
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Ipswich City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
35,815
total offences in 2026 across the Ipswich City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brookwater.
Local schools for Brookwater
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Government School Catchment
Woodcrest State College
Augusta State School
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brookwater.
- What is the Brookwater postcode?
- Brookwater is in the 4300 postcode, in QLD, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- Where is Brookwater?
- Brookwater is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4300. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brookwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $565.
- What schools are in Brookwater?
- There are 20 schools serving Brookwater on this page, including St Augustine's College, Hymba Yumba Independent School, The Springfield Anglican College.
- How walkable is Brookwater?
- Brookwater has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brookwater?
- Brookwater is close to Opossum Creek, Augustine Heights, Springfield, Spring Mountain, Bellbird Park.
- What is the population of Brookwater?
- The population of Brookwater is approximately 2,902 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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