Eastern Heights at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,631
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Eastern Heights.
The postcode for Eastern Heights is 4305 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Eastern Heights (4305) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Eastern Heights has roughly 3,631 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Eastern Heights scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eastern Heights's population at 3,631, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,631
Median age
45
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
3,631
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Scenic Rim Regional 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.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional 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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eastern Heights.
Local schools for Eastern Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ipswich Central State School
Silkstone State School
Claremont Special School
© 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 Eastern Heights.
- What is the Eastern Heights postcode?
- Eastern Heights is in the 4305 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Eastern Heights?
- Eastern Heights is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4305. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eastern Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Eastern Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Eastern Heights on this page, including Ipswich Central State School, Silkstone State School, Ipswich Girls' Grammar School.
- How walkable is Eastern Heights?
- Eastern Heights has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eastern Heights?
- Eastern Heights is close to Newtown, Raceview, Raymonds Hill, Ipswich, Silkstone.
- What is the population of Eastern Heights?
- The population of Eastern Heights is approximately 3,631 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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