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 was around 4,711 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 150 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,561. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 4,659 in June 2024 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This levelled to a density ratio of 72 persons per square kilometre. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 56.3% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. It was noted that these state projections lacked age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections were applied for each age cohort. Future population trends indicated lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationally, with the area expected to expand by 33 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.4% over 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 has averaged approximately nine new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, there were 47 homes approved. As of FY26, eight dwellings have been approved so far.

Despite recent population decline, new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers. The average construction cost value is $390,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices. This financial year, there have been $2.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ipswich - North has significantly lower building activity, with 83.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

Nationally, the area's activity is also below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 580 people, indicating a quiet development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Ipswich - North may experience reduced housing pressure, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the South East Queensland Inland Rail Project, Cunningham Highway Upgrade, Ipswich Public Transport Improvements, and Ipswich Smart City Program. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ipswich - North demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Ipswich - North has a skilled labour force with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

The area experienced an employment growth of 0.6% over the past year. As of June 2025, 2,721 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 70.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 5.7% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment decreased by 0.4 percentage points. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, slightly lower than the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Ipswich - North had a median income among taxpayers of $58,798. The average income level stood at $67,105. This was slightly above the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median and average incomes were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Ipswich - North would be approximately $65,683 (median) and $74,963 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Ipswich - North rank highly nationally, between the 70th and 80th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 34.9% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (1,644 residents). A substantial presence of higher earners is noted, with 33.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income. 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, had 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ipswich - North stood at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.4% and rented ones at 16.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, above Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Ipswich - North's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents lower at $375.

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

Family households account for 83.0% of all households, consisting of 42.2% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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

In Ipswich, 22.0% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 30.5%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.9% in secondary, 9.6% in primary, and 4.8% in tertiary education.

Schools appear to be located outside immediate catchment boundaries, requiring access 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 in operation. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There is one individual route servicing these stops, providing a total of 23 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is limited; residents are typically located 1816 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are three trips per day across all routes, which equates to 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

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 (~2,468 people), compared to 49.9% in Greater Brisbane.

The most common conditions are asthma (9.5%) and mental health issues (9.4%). 66.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 62.2% in Greater Brisbane. 14.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (696 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly 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%. This compares to 49.5% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.2%), Australian (30.2%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notably, German representation was higher at 7.5% compared to the regional average of 6.4%, Dutch at 1.8% vs 1.3%, and Samoan at 0.3% vs 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 also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.7% of the local population, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, indicating an over-representation of this cohort in Ipswich-North. Conversely, the 25-34 age group 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, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.7% to 13.8%. However, the 15 to 24 age group has 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 projected to grow by 58%, reaching 355 people from the current figure of 225, with residents aged 65 and older representing 89% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to experience population declines.