North Ipswich - Tivoli

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 was around 6,671 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 255 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,416. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 6,671 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 697 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.5% of overall population 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by 740 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.1% over the 16 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 119 homes. As of FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded between FY-21 and FY-25. The average development cost for new dwellings is $222,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options.

In the current financial year, there have been $7.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, North Ipswich - Tivoli has 69.0% lower building activity per person. The recent construction comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% medium and high-density housing, a significant shift from the current 91.0% houses in the area. This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. As of now, there are approximately 862 people per dwelling approval in the area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Ipswich - Tivoli is expected to grow by 740 residents through to 2041.

Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

North Ipswich - Tivoli 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 twenty projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct, North Ipswich Apartments, Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre, and Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2. The following list details those most relevant.

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North Ipswich - Tivoli shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

North Ipswich - Tivoli has a balanced workforce with representation from white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 6.5%.

Over the past year, there has been an estimated employment growth of 8.9%. In December 2025, 3,096 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in North Ipswich - Tivoli lags behind Greater Brisbane at 59.4%, compared to 69.6%. According to Census responses, only 11.5% of residents work from home.

The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Manufacturing shows a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 8.9% while labour force grew by 7.1%. This resulted in a decrease in unemployment by 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Ipswich - Tivoli's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

North Ipswich - Tivoli SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $49,938 and an average of $55,512 in financial year 2023. These figures are based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch and are below the national averages of $58,236 for median income and $72,799 for average income in Greater Brisbane. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,611 (median) and $61,818 (average), accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in North Ipswich - Tivoli all fall between the 20th and 20th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.6% of the population (2,108 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 33.3% fall into this category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in North Ipswich - Tivoli, with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 recorded in the latest Census, 91.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 8.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Ipswich - Tivoli stood at 31.5%, with mortgaged properties at 39.7% and rented ones at 28.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Brisbane's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in the area was $285, compared to Brisbane's $380 and the national average of $375. Nationally, North Ipswich - Tivoli's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than Australia's 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 constitute 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's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (32.9%). Educational participation is high at 26.9%, with 9.7% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 62 active transport stops operating within North Ipswich-Tivoli, consisting of buses. These stops are served by 9 individual routes, collectively providing 2130 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most residents commute outward; car remains dominant at 90%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 304 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (~3,162 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impact 12.9% of residents, while arthritis affects 11.8%. Conversely, 54.6% report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age adults face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (22.1%, or 1,475 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 showed low cultural diversity, with 90.0% citizens, 87.8% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 50.6%, compared to 47.8% regionally. Top ancestral groups were English (30.0%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher at 7.4% vs regional 4.2%, New Zealand was the same at 1.0%, while Samoan was lower at 0.4% vs regional 0.9%.

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

North Ipswich - Tivoli has a median age of 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's figure of 38. The 75-84 age cohort is over-represented in North Ipswich - Tivoli at 8.6%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 9.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 55-64 age group has increased from 11.9% to 13.2% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 11.9% to 10.4%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 13.1% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that North Ipswich - Tivoli's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 257 people (112%), from 230 to 488. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.