North Ipswich - Tivoli
Statistical Area - sa2

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

North Ipswich-Tivoli's population is around 6,659 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 243 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,416. The change is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimated resident population of 6,611 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Population density stands at 696 persons per square kilometer. Growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 63.2% 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 from 2023 are used, applying proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected by 2041, with an increase of 759 persons and a total rise of 10.7%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in North Ipswich - Tivoli, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

North Ipswich - Tivoli has averaged approximately 23 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25119 dwellings were approved in total, with 24 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, over the past five financial years, 0.6 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling constructed.

This pace of supply has kept up with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings in the area is $338,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, there have been $7.0 million worth of commercial approvals, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. When compared to Greater Brisbane, North Ipswich - Tivoli records significantly lower building activity, at 69.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% medium and high-density housing.

This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, marking a significant departure from the existing housing pattern of 91.0% houses. The current estimated population density is 862 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, North Ipswich - Tivoli is projected to grow by 711 residents by 2041. Development in the area is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

North Ipswich - Tivoli has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct, North Ipswich Apartments, Ipswich Public Transport Improvements, and Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in North Ipswich - Tivoli lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

North Ipswich - Tivoli has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 6.9% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.9%. There are 3,001 residents in work, but the unemployment rate is 2.8% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags at 54.1%. Dominant employment sectors include 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 show lower representation at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9%, labour force increased by 0.2%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth rates during this period. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections vary based on industry-specific growth rates. Applying these projections to North Ipswich - Tivoli's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

North Ipswich - Tivoli had a median taxpayer income of $47,491 and an average of $52,982 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average of $55,645 (median) and $70,520 (average). By March 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71%, estimated incomes would be approximately $53,052 (median) and $59,186 (average). Census 2021 data showed North Ipswich - Tivoli's household, family, and personal incomes were between the 21st and 21st percentiles nationally. Income distribution revealed that 31.6% of the population earned between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the 33.3% at regional levels. Housing affordability was severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile nationally.

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

In North Ipswich - Tivoli, as per the latest Census evaluation, 91.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 8.9% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area, where 88.4% of dwellings are houses and 11.6% are other dwelling types. The home ownership rate in North Ipswich - Tivoli stood at 31.5%, with the rest of the dwellings either mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, lower than Brisbane's metro average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in North Ipswich - Tivoli was recorded at $285, compared to Brisbane's metropolitan average of $300. Nationally, North Ipswich - Tivoli's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

North Ipswich - Tivoli features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 64.7% of all households, including 22.5% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.3%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in North Ipswich - Tivoli fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 14.4%, significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (32.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.7%), secondary education (7.3%), and tertiary education (4.0%). North Ipswich - Tivoli's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 946 students as of 2021, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities. School places per 100 residents stand at 14.2, below the regional average of 18.0.

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

North Ipswich-Tivoli has 62 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 9 different routes that together facilitate 3,222 weekly passenger trips. The area has excellent transport accessibility, with residents typically located just 193 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 460 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in North Ipswich - Tivoli is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

North Ipswich - Tivoli faces significant health challenges, impacting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 47%, covering around 3,109 people, compared to 49.9% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 12.9 and 11.8% of residents respectively, while 54.6% report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.2% in Greater Brisbane.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.1%, totaling 1,473 people, compared to 15.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

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

North Ipswich-Tivoli had a low cultural diversity, with 90.0% citizens, 87.8% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, accounting for 50.6%, compared to 49.5% in Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestral groups were English (30.0%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher than regional average at 7.4%. New Zealand and Samoan ancestries were also present but lower than the regional averages at 1.0% and 0.4%, respectively.

North Ipswich - Tivoli's median age exceeds the national pattern

North Ipswich - Tivoli has a median age of 41, higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's figure of 38. The 75-84 age group is over-represented locally at 8.7%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 10.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 55-64 age group has grown from 11.9% to 12.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 11.9% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in North Ipswich - Tivoli's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 272 people (127%), from 214 to 487. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.