Blackstone, QLD 4304 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blackstone is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4304, home to 1,144 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ipswich local government area and roughly 27 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,144
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,657 /week
- Median personal income
- $769 /week
- Median family income
- $1,913 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ipswich
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Blair
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $328 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,353
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Bundamba State School
- Bundamba State Secondary College
- Sacred Heart School (Booval)
- YMCA Vocational School - Ipswich
- Claremont Special School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 36 bus stops
- Mary St near Hill Street
- Mary St at Blackstone Primary School
- William St near Charlotte St
- Thomas St at Queen Street
- Bundamba station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 6 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, 9.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 75.9% of the 555 resolvable premises in Blackstone. 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: 75.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.1%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blackstone?
Blackstone (QLD 4304) had 1,144 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 Blackstone?
The median advertised rent in Blackstone is $328/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blackstone?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Blackstone covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Bundamba State School (1 km), Bundamba State Secondary College (1.1 km), Sacred Heart School (Booval) (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blackstone?
Blackstone is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (75.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blackstone?
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 Blackstone?
In Blackstone, 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 (9.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blackstone?
38 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blackstone centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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