Ipswich vs West Ipswich
West Ipswich scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Ipswich (983) sits above Ipswich (978).
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Ipswich and West Ipswich side by side
| Measure | Ipswich | West Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | 54.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,468 | 512 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 777 mm | 777 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- West Ipswich edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 978). West Ipswich also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ipswich vs West Ipswich: common questions
Does Ipswich or West Ipswich have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Ipswich scores 983 vs 978 in Ipswich. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Ipswich or West Ipswich?
West Ipswich scores 100/100 on walkability vs 60/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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