Ipswich at a glance
Walk score
60
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,468
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Ipswich.
The postcode for Ipswich is 4305 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Ipswich (4305) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Ipswich has roughly 2,468 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ipswich scores 60/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ipswich's population at 2,468, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,468
Median age
45
Family households
52%
Lone person
42%
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)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
2,468
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.
60
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ipswich.
Local schools for Ipswich
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Government School Catchment
Ipswich Central State School
Ipswich West Special School
Ipswich West State 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 Ipswich.
- What is the Ipswich postcode?
- Ipswich is in the 4305 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Ipswich?
- Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Ipswich?
- There are 20 schools serving Ipswich on this page, including Ipswich Central State School, Ipswich West Special School, Ipswich West State School.
- How walkable is Ipswich?
- Ipswich has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ipswich?
- Ipswich is close to West Ipswich, Eastern Heights, Churchill, Raymonds Hill, Sadliers Crossing.
- What is the population of Ipswich?
- The population of Ipswich is approximately 2,468 (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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