Ipswich - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is 4,714 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 153 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,561. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4,659 in June 2024 and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 72 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 56.3% of overall 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilised. Examining future trends, the area is anticipated to expand by 33 persons to 2041 based on latest 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 annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. In total, 47 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 9 approved in FY26 so far. The average construction cost value for these dwellings was $273,000, aligning with regional patterns.

This year, $2.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a primary focus on residential development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ipswich North has significantly lower construction activity, at 83.0% below the regional average per person. The area's recent construction consists of 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional low-density character. With an estimated 580 people per dwelling approval, Ipswich North has a quiet development environment. Given the expected stable or declining population, housing pressure in the area is likely to remain reduced, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Ipswich - North should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

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

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Ipswich - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Ipswich - North has a skilled workforce with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year.

In this period, 2721 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Ipswich - North was 70.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The leading employment industries among residents are 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, lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6%, labour force grew by 0.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth rates in employment (4.4%) and labour force (4.0%), with a similar reduction in unemployment (0.4%). Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ipswich - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 had a median taxpayer income of $58,798 and an average income of $67,105. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively in Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,024 and $76,493 respectively. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Ipswich - North rank between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 34.9% of residents earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly, reflecting regional patterns where 33.3% fall within this range. Higher earners make up a significant portion with 33.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting robust 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 contrast, 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 than 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, which is 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 lag behind Greater Brisbane's, with 22.0% of residents aged 15+ having university degrees compared to 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (15.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.6% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high, at 29.6%, comprising secondary education (9.9%), primary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (4.8%).

Schools may be located outside immediate catchment boundaries, requiring residents to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Ipswich - North has four active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route in total, offering 23 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility to these stops is limited, with residents generally residing 1816 meters away from the nearest one.

On average, there are three trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly five weekly trips per 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

Ipswich - North shows below-average health indicators, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,470 people), slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.5%) and mental health issues (9.4%). About two-thirds (66.5%) report no medical ailments, compared to 62.2% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a senior population of 14.8%, or about 697 people. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging, aligning 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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 87.6% of its population born in Australia, 93.7% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Ipswich - North, comprising 54.3% of people, compared to 49.5% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.2%), Australian (30.2%), and Scottish (8.3%).

Notably, German (7.5%) was overrepresented in Ipswich - North compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Dutch (1.8%) and Samoan (0.3%) also showed higher percentages than the regional averages of 1.3% and 0.9%, respectively.

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. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Ipswich - North at 14.7%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has grown 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 age group has declined from 13.7% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for Ipswich - North indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 58%, reaching 355 people from 225, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 89% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.