Eastern Heights, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Eastern Heights QLD is 3,631 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eastern Heights is $672 per week ($34,944 per year). Median rent in Eastern Heights is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Eastern Heights has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Eastern Heights has a population density of 2,136 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eastern Heights is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (40.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eastern Heights is $1,400.

Population
3,631
Census 2021
Median income
$672/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

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

Eastern Heights vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Eastern Heights is $672 a week, 10% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,008th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 45, 3 years older 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.
MeasureEastern HeightsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$672/wk$747/wk −10%$766/wk
Household income$1,370/wk$1,593/wk −14%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,400/mo$1,625/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4542 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.9%20.4% +1.5 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 Eastern Heights, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Eastern Heights Population

3,631 residents at the 2021 Census.

Eastern Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$672/wk
$34,944 per year
Ranked 5,950 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Eastern Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,370/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 21.9%

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

Median rent in Eastern Heights against your income

About $5,937 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,070/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Eastern Heights Schools

25
schools nearby
12
government
981
avg ICSEA score
11,716
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
Bethany Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
1062
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
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
Bremer State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,020 students
938
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 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 Eastern Heights, with a map

Eastern Heights Map

Eastern Heights, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Eastern Heights, Queensland: 27.6261°S, 152.7744°E

Eastern Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Eastern Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (1,732) Female 52.2% (1,894)

Population Density

2,136
people per km²
3,631 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,771
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
3.0%
England
2.8%
Philippines
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
India
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
0.3%
Samoa
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
0.3%
Samoan
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Korean
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
41.1%
Australian
40.6%
Irish
13.1%
Scottish
11.7%
German
9.8%
Australian Aboriginal
4.5%
New Zealander
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%
Welsh
1.2%
Italian
1.1%
Chinese
0.8%

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
40.0%
Catholic
17.0%
Anglican
11.3%
Not stated
9.4%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.6%
Baptist
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.5% 1,205
Separated
4.4% 133
Divorced
10.7% 327
Widowed
10.1% 307
Never married
35.4% 1,080

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.3%
Couple: no children
27.9%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: children under 15
12.1%
One parent: no children under 15
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.4%
2 persons
34.9%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
13.4%
5 persons
4.0%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Eastern Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,418 occupied private dwellings in Eastern Heights at the 2021 Census, 29.1% were rented, 32.7% owned outright and 34.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.8% 40 dwellings
Owned outright
32.7% 463 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.1% 484 dwellings
Rented
29.1% 413 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 25 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.6%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
58.4%
4 bedrooms
18.9%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
0.6%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
7.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.9%
1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
35.2%
3 vehicles
11.8%
4+ vehicles
5.5%

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

Work, income and education in Eastern Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
34.3% 906 people
Employed part-time
16.1% 426 people
Unemployed
4.1% 109 people
Not in labour force
45.5% 1,204 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Managers
9.9%
Labourers
6.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.6%
Sales Workers
5.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
14.2%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Train
2.0%
Walked only
2.0%
Truck
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bus
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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
45.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.5%
Certificate I/II
3.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.6%
Engineering
18.1%
Society & Culture
17.0%
Health
11.3%
Education
11.0%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Information Technology
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.6%
Secondary: Government
18.6%
Vocational Education
11.3%
Secondary: Catholic
9.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.6%
Pre-school
7.6%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.2%

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
82.6%
Has need for assistance
9.7%
Need for assistance not stated
7.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
512
Arthritis
190
Asthma
164
Heart disease
128
Lung condition
123
Diabetes
102
Cancer
66
Kidney disease
56
Stroke
49
Dementia
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 438
Did not provide
84.3% 2,346

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.6% 381
Not a volunteer
86.4% 2,413

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 20
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 8
Previously served
6.7% 187
Never served
92.3% 2,593

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.0%
1 child
13.2%
2 children
27.9%
3 children
18.5%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
35
1961: 1970
65
1971: 1980
52
1981: 1990
52
1991: 2000
33
2001: 2010
94
2011: 2015
39
2017
5
2018
4
2019
14

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

Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
41.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,854
Moved from QLD
347
Moved: same area (SA2)
114
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from VIC
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.4%
Step family: no other children
14.2%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Other couple: children only
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Millmerran
Income: $623/wk Rent: $240/wk $60/wk less rent
Ipswich
Income: $593/wk Rent: $250/wk $50/wk less rent
South Kolan
Income: $636/wk Rent: $280/wk $20/wk less rent
Brandon
Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $100/wk less rent
Barney Point
Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk $80/wk less rent
Cooktown
Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk $70/wk less rent
Kuranda
Income: $600/wk Rent: $260/wk $40/wk less rent
Svensson Heights
Income: $574/wk Rent: $265/wk $35/wk less rent

Suburbs near Eastern Heights

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

Newtown (Ipswich - Qld)
1.1 km away · income $844/wk · rent $295/wk
Raceview
1.4 km away · income $728/wk · rent $315/wk
Ipswich
1.5 km away · income $593/wk · rent $250/wk
Silkstone
1.6 km away · income $705/wk · rent $305/wk
East Ipswich
2.2 km away · income $735/wk · rent $290/wk
Booval
2.2 km away · income $595/wk · rent $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Heights

What is the population of Eastern Heights QLD?

The population of Eastern Heights QLD is 3,631 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,136 people per km². Eastern Heights is ranked #2,080 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eastern Heights?

The median personal income in Eastern Heights QLD is $672 per week, or $34,944 per year. The median household income is $1,370 per week. Family income is $1,771 per week. Eastern Heights is ranked #5,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eastern Heights?

Median rent in Eastern Heights QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Eastern Heights ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eastern Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eastern Heights QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eastern Heights?

The median age in Eastern Heights QLD is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eastern Heights a good suburb to live in?

Eastern Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,631. The median income is $672/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 30935. All dollar figures in AUD.