Ipswich - North

Ipswich - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Ipswich - North's population was approximately 4,714 as of November 2025, reflecting an increase of 153 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported to be 4,561 people. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,659 in June 2024 and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 72 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 56.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to expand by 33 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a decline of 0.5% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Ipswich - North is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Ipswich - North averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 47 homes approved during this period. In FY26, up until now, there have been 11 dwelling approvals. The population has been declining in recent years, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $273,000, which aligns with regional patterns. In the current financial year, there have been $2.2 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus in Ipswich - North's development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ipswich - North has shown significantly reduced construction levels, at 83.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, this activity is also below average, which reflects the area's maturity and may suggest possible planning constraints.

Recent construction in Ipswich - North comprises approximately 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is around 580 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Given the expected stability or decline in population, Ipswich - North may experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers in the future.

Ipswich - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives are the South East Queensland Inland Rail Project, Cunningham Highway Upgrade, Ipswich Smart City Program, and Ipswich Better Bus Network. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ipswich - North performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Ipswich - North has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the national average.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 3.8%. As of September 2025, 2,725 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 70.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services employ only 5.7% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, and labour force grew by 3.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% with a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ipswich - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Ipswich - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,798 and an average income of $67,105. This is slightly above the national average, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $67,024 (median) and $76,493 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Ipswich - North cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 34.9% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 1,645 residents falling into this range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence at 33.1%, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Ipswich - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ipswich - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.6% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ipswich - North was at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.4% and rented ones at 16.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Ipswich - North's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,900 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $340 compared to the national figure of $375.

Ipswich - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.0% of all households, including 42.2% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 14.2% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Ipswich - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Ipswich's educational qualifications trail Greater Brisbane's by 8.5%, with 22.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the regional benchmark of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.1% and certificates for 30.5%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.9% in secondary education, 9.6% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Ipswich - North shows four active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 23 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to these stops is limited, with an average distance of 1816 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages three trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Ipswich - North are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Ipswich - North. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~2,470 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Brisbane's 49.9%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (9.5%) and mental health issues (9.4%). A total of 66.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.2% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (697 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Ipswich - North is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Ipswich - North showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.6% born in Australia, 93.7% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 54.3%, compared to 49.5% across Greater Brisbane. Top ancestry groups were English (32.2%), Australian (30.2%), and Scottish (8.3%).

Notably, German (7.5%) and Dutch (1.8%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.4% and 1.3%, respectively. Samoan representation was lower at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 0.9%.

Ipswich - North's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Ipswich - North is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Ipswich - North at 14.7%, while the 25-34 age cohort is under-represented at 9.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 3.4% to 4.8% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.7% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort declined from 13.7% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Ipswich - North. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 58%, reaching 355 people from the current 225. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 89% of this growth, indicating continued demographic aging. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.