Ipswich, QLD: suburb profile
The population of Ipswich QLD is 2,468 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ipswich is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Ipswich is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Ipswich has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Ipswich has a population density of 591 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Ipswich is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ipswich is $1,500.
There were 8,626 recorded offences in Ipswich in 2025-26, a rate of 3495 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2,638 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Ipswich Population
2,468 residents at the 2021 Census.
Ipswich Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Ipswich Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Ipswich Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Ipswich Housing Tenure
Of the 891 occupied private dwellings in Ipswich at the 2021 Census, 55.0% were rented, 18.1% owned outright and 23.6% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Ipswich Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Ipswich Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ipswich Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Ipswich Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ipswich Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ipswich Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Ipswich Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ipswich Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Ipswich Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Ipswich Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Ipswich School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ipswich Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ipswich Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Ipswich Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ipswich How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ipswich Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ipswich Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ipswich Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Ipswich Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Ipswich Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ipswich Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Ipswich Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Ipswich Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Ipswich Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ipswich Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Ipswich When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Ipswich Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ipswich Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Ipswich Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ipswich Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Ipswich Crime Statistics
8,626 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).
Ipswich Schools
Showing 15 of 28 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Ipswich, with a mapIpswich Rent Prices & Affordability
22% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Ipswich against your income
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Ipswich vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Ipswich is $593 a week, 21% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,228th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 45, 3 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Ipswich | Typical QLD | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $593/wk | $747/wk | −21% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,134/wk | $1,593/wk | −29% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $250/wk | $320/wk | −22% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,500/mo | $1,625/mo | −8% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 45 | 42 | +3 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 22.0% | 20.4% | +1.6 pts | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Ipswich
The closest suburb to Ipswich is Eastern Heights, 1.5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ipswich
What is the population of Ipswich QLD?
The population of Ipswich QLD is 2,468 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 591 people per km². Ipswich is ranked #2,740 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ipswich?
The median personal income in Ipswich QLD is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year. The median household income is $1,134 per week. Family income is $1,837 per week. Ipswich is ranked #7,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ipswich?
Median rent in Ipswich QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ipswich ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ipswich?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ipswich QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ipswich?
The median age in Ipswich QLD is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ipswich a good suburb to live in?
Ipswich is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,468. The median income is $593/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31405. All dollar figures in AUD.