Ingham at a glance
Median house
$245,000
Median unit
$285,000
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
4,455
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Ingham.
The postcode for Ingham is 4850 (QLD).
The median house price in Ingham is $245,000.
Ingham (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland. The median house here is $245,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Ingham has roughly 4,455 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ingham scores 70/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ingham's population at 4,455, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,455
Median age
49
Family households
61%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $245,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $285,000, roughly -16% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $49,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Ingham on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$245,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$245,000
$285,000
4,455
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.22% (median rent $340/wk against a $245,000 price tag). Units yield 6.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.22%
Based on $245,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.39%
Based on $285,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
70
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ingham.
Local schools for Ingham
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Government School Catchment
Ingham State School
Ingham State High School
Victoria Plantation State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ingham.
- What is the median house price in Ingham?
- The median house price in Ingham, QLD 4850 is $245,000. The median unit price is $285,000.
- What is the Ingham postcode?
- Ingham is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Ingham?
- Ingham is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Ingham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Ingham?
- There are 8 schools serving Ingham on this page, including Ingham State School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Ingham State High School.
- How walkable is Ingham?
- Ingham has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ingham?
- Ingham is close to Victoria Plantation, Blackrock, Foresthome, Toobanna, Gairloch.
- What is the population of Ingham?
- The population of Ingham is approximately 4,455 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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