Scenic Rim Regional Council

West Ipswich

QLD4305

West Ipswich at a glance

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

512

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about West Ipswich.

West Ipswich (4305) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

West Ipswich has roughly 512 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.

West Ipswich scores 100/100 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 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put West Ipswich's population at 512, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

512

Median age

39

Family households

66%

Lone person

29%

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$270/wk

Owner occupied

40%

Renter occupied

54%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

512

Median age: 39

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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.

2,005

total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences338 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property301 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (7.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order115 (5.7%)
Other Stealing102 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

10

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in West Ipswich.

Local schools for West Ipswich

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Government School Catchment

Ipswich West Special School

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Ipswich West State School

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Blair State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About West Ipswich.

What is the West Ipswich postcode?
West Ipswich is in the 4305 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in West Ipswich?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $270.
What schools are in West Ipswich?
There are 20 schools serving West Ipswich on this page, including Ipswich West Special School, Ipswich Grammar School, Ipswich West State School.
How walkable is West Ipswich?
West Ipswich has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near West Ipswich?
West Ipswich is close to Sadliers Crossing, Ipswich, Coalfalls, Leichhardt, Woodend.
What is the population of West Ipswich?
West Ipswich has approximately 512 residents. The median age is 39.

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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