Eastern Heights vs Ipswich
The verdict
Ipswich rates higher for transport (91 vs 63). Ipswich has a shorter estimated CBD commute (70 vs 85 min).
Scores
Eastern HeightsIpswich
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 80 |
| Transport | 63 | 91 |
| Education | 41 | 43 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,631 | 2,468 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,370 | $1,134 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.8% | 26.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 73.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Eastern Heights — · Ipswich —
Property
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 661 | 648 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 386 | 365 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,552 | 9,552 |
Ipswich is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastern Heights · Ipswich
Transport
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 24 |
| Parks | 2 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 12 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.9 km | 44.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.3 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 430 m |
Population & growth
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,631 | 2,468 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,776 | 2,503 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Eastern Heights or Ipswich?
Ipswich has the higher transport score (Eastern Heights 63/100 vs Ipswich 91/100).
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