Ipswich vs Sadliers Crossing
The verdict
Ipswich rates higher for transport (91 vs 83). Sadliers Crossing rates higher for education (48 vs 43). Ipswich has a shorter estimated CBD commute (70 vs 72 min).
Scores
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 78 |
| Transport | 91 | 83 |
| Education | 43 | 48 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,468 | 1,358 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,134 | $1,491 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.9% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Ipswich — · Sadliers Crossing —
Property
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $600 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 648 | 663 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 365 | 368 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Ipswich and Sadliers Crossing are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 951 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ipswich · Sadliers Crossing
Transport
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 140 m |
Liveability
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 12 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 44.8 km | 45.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 31.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 430 m | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ipswich | Sadliers Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,468 | 1,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,503 | 1,377 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Ipswich or Sadliers Crossing?
Ipswich has a higher average school ICSEA (Ipswich 973 vs Sadliers Crossing 951; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ipswich or Sadliers Crossing?
Ipswich has the higher transport score (Ipswich 91/100 vs Sadliers Crossing 83/100).
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