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North Ipswich

QLD 4305 · Ipswich

4,527 (2021) → 4,647 est. (2025)

67
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,527
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
79
Safety score
59
Transport score

North Ipswich is a suburb in Ipswich, QLD 4305, about 29km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in North Ipswich are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is about 43km inland. North Ipswich has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.

29.5 km
To Brisbane CBD
43.0 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,527
Population
38
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,422
vs NSW median-23.1%
Bachelor degree or higher22.9%
Born in Australia84.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,575 / 44 / 101

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.47%), England (2.43%), Scotland (0.35%), Netherlands (0.33%), Samoa (0.33%)

Top languages: Samoan (0.51%), German (0.24%), Croatian (0.22%), Thai (0.2%), Gujarati (0.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$550 / $420 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

79
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Ipswich local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

30
Break & enter dwelling663/100k
7
Steal from dwelling155/100k
17
Motor vehicle theft376/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
2
Robbery44/100k
73
Non-domestic assault1,613/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 315 (all categories, latest year)6,948 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

52

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

45
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1026
  • Australian Industry Trade College - IpswichSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1020
  • Ipswich North State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 906

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Brassall State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 917
  • Ipswich State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 933
  • Ipswich Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1004
  • St Mary's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1034
  • St Edmund's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
  • Tivoli State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 909
  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1046
  • Ipswich East State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 906
  • Ipswich Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 964
  • Ipswich Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1098
  • Blair State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 951
  • Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1120

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

59
40Bus
CBD commute (est.)100 min (bus)
Nearest train stationIpswich station (2.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

84 in suburbSupermarkets
1514 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2111 in suburbParks
165 in suburbPlaygrounds
191 in suburbPools
153 in suburbGyms
21 in suburbDog parks
142 in suburbGPs
62 in suburbPharmacies
72 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
6312 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSt Andrews Private Hospital (2.8 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (42.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

64

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

15
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
63
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

59

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

21
Parks
2
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

69

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
2
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

61

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.10

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about North Ipswich

Is North Ipswich safe?

North Ipswich has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,948 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is North Ipswich from Brisbane CBD?

North Ipswich is about 29.5 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in North Ipswich?

North Ipswich has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 984 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Ipswich?

North Ipswich has a transport score of 59/100 and 40 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.