East Ipswich, QLD: suburb profile

The population of East Ipswich QLD is 2,321 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Ipswich is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in East Ipswich is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). East Ipswich has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. East Ipswich has a population density of 1,393 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Ipswich is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (45.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Ipswich is $1,300.

Population
2,321
Census 2021
Median income
$735/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$290/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

East Ipswich vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in East Ipswich is $735 a week, 2% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 808th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $290 a week, $30 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureEast IpswichTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$735/wk$747/wk −2%$766/wk
Household income$1,264/wk$1,593/wk −21%$1,637/wk
Rent$290/wk$320/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.9%20.4% +2.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in East Ipswich, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

East Ipswich Population

2,321 residents at the 2021 Census.

East Ipswich Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$735/wk
$38,220 per year
Ranked 4,828 of 14,663
Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
Ranked 5,154 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

East Ipswich Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,264/wk
Median rent $290/wk
Rent to income 22.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in East Ipswich against your income

About $5,477 a month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $974/wk
Rent share 22.9%

East Ipswich Schools

28
schools nearby
14
government
974
avg ICSEA score
13,829
total students
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,047 students
1122
ICSEA
Ipswich Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,336 students
1114
ICSEA
St Edmund's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,171 students
1049
ICSEA
St Mary's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 556 students
1041
ICSEA
St Mary's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 730 students
1033
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 390 students
1029
ICSEA
Ipswich Adventist School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 108 students
1026
ICSEA
Sacred Heart School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1022
ICSEA
The Industry School - Ipswich Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 208 students
1017
ICSEA
Ipswich Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 529 students
980
ICSEA
Claremont Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 199 students
964
ICSEA
Ipswich Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 108 students
962
ICSEA
Blair State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 320 students
952
ICSEA
Ipswich West Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 135 students
950
ICSEA
Ipswich West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 210 students
947
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 28 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near East Ipswich, with a map

East Ipswich Map

East Ipswich, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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East Ipswich, Queensland: 27.6066°S, 152.7759°E

East Ipswich Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (28)

People in East Ipswich

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (1,144) Female 50.9% (1,184)

Population Density

1,393
people per km²
2,321 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,683
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
3.2%
England
2.9%
Philippines
0.9%
Scotland
0.5%
Samoa
0.4%
Netherlands
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
0.8%
Mandarin
0.6%
Filipino
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Hindi
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.3%
Australian
36.8%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
12.1%
German
9.4%
Australian Aboriginal
5.1%
Dutch
2.0%
Italian
1.9%
Chinese
1.2%
Filipino
1.1%
Samoan
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.8%
Catholic
17.6%
Anglican
10.2%
Not stated
8.2%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%
Pentecostal
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
33.0% 627
Separated
6.0% 114
Divorced
13.1% 250
Widowed
6.0% 114
Never married
41.9% 797

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.1%
Couple: no children
25.6%
One parent: children under 15
16.6%
Couple: no children under 15
12.3%
One parent: no children under 15
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.8%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
13.4%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
4.0%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in East Ipswich

Housing Tenure

Of the 990 occupied private dwellings in East Ipswich at the 2021 Census, 38.6% were rented, 27.4% owned outright and 33.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
27.4% 271 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.0% 327 dwellings
Rented
38.6% 382 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.2%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
54.8%
4 bedrooms
13.1%
5 bedrooms
3.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$600-$799/mo
5.0%
$800-$999/mo
10.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
34.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.7%
1 vehicle
44.7%
2 vehicles
31.4%
3 vehicles
8.5%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in East Ipswich

Employment

Employed full-time
36.8% 628 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 321 people
Unemployed
4.9% 83 people
Not in labour force
39.5% 673 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
26.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.5%
Community & Personal Service
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Managers
10.5%
Labourers
8.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.0%
Sales Workers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Train
4.3%
Walked only
1.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Bicycle
0.7%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
20.1%
Society & Culture
17.5%
Management & Commerce
16.9%
Health
12.5%
Education
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Information Technology
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.4%
Secondary: Government
22.3%
Secondary: Catholic
10.7%
Vocational Education
10.4%
Primary: Catholic
9.0%
Pre-school
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.0%
Has need for assistance
8.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
379
Asthma
123
Arthritis
93
Lung condition
79
Diabetes
78
Heart disease
66
Cancer
44
Kidney disease
24
Stroke
16
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 269
Did not provide
84.8% 1,502

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 234
Not a volunteer
86.9% 1,550

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
4.9% 87
Never served
94.6% 1,696

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.7%
1 child
14.9%
2 children
24.6%
3 children
17.1%
4 children
9.1%
5+ children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
26
1971: 1980
39
1981: 1990
48
1991: 2000
28
2001: 2010
64
2011: 2015
30
2016
10
2017
4
2018
12
2020
4
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.7%
moved in the last year
44.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,753
Moved from QLD
273
Moved: same area (SA2)
46
Moved from NSW
25
Moved from SA
12
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
30.7%
15: 29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
9.2%
Did not do domestic work
25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.5%
Step family: no other children
11.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.8%
Intact family: other children present
4.3%
Step family: other children present
2.4%
Other couple: children only
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk $50/wk less rent

Suburbs near East Ipswich

The closest suburb to East Ipswich is Newtown (Ipswich - Qld), 1.1 km away.

Newtown (Ipswich - Qld)
1.1 km away · income $844/wk · rent $295/wk
Booval
1.8 km away · income $595/wk · rent $265/wk
North Booval
1.8 km away · income $637/wk · rent $295/wk
North Ipswich
2.0 km away · income $693/wk · rent $300/wk
Eastern Heights
2.2 km away · income $672/wk · rent $300/wk
Woodend (Qld)
2.2 km away · income $744/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Ipswich

What is the population of East Ipswich QLD?

The population of East Ipswich QLD is 2,321 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,393 people per km². East Ipswich is ranked #2,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Ipswich?

The median personal income in East Ipswich QLD is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year. The median household income is $1,264 per week. Family income is $1,683 per week. East Ipswich is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Ipswich?

Median rent in East Ipswich QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. East Ipswich ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Ipswich?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Ipswich QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Ipswich?

The median age in East Ipswich QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Ipswich a good suburb to live in?

East Ipswich is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,321. The median income is $735/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30928. All dollar figures in AUD.