Basin Pocket, QLD 4305 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Basin Pocket is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4305, home to 931 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,286 /week
- Median personal income
- $741 /week
- Median family income
- $1,696 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ipswich
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $275 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,259
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Ipswich North State School
- Ipswich East State School
- Australian Industry Trade College - Ipswich (North Ipswich)
- Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (East Ipswich)
- Ipswich Special School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 71 bus stops
- McGill St near Howard St
- Charlotte St at Blackall Street
- Charlotte St near Blackall St
- McGill St near Battye St
- East Ipswich station, platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 48 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 36 parks and reserves
- 13 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 4.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 70.6% of the 490 resolvable premises in Basin Pocket. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 70.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 29.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 29,386 across the Ipswich LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14,069 theft, 4,177 violent offences, 3,298 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Basin Pocket?
Basin Pocket (QLD 4305) had 931 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in Basin Pocket?
The median advertised rent in Basin Pocket is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Basin Pocket?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Basin Pocket covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Ipswich North State School (0.8 km), Ipswich East State School (0.9 km), Australian Industry Trade College - Ipswich (North Ipswich) (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Basin Pocket?
Basin Pocket is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (70.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Basin Pocket?
Across the surrounding area, 29,386 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (14,069), violent (4,177), drug offences (3,298). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Basin Pocket?
In Basin Pocket, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (4.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Basin Pocket?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Basin Pocket centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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