Eastern Heights, QLD 4305 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Eastern Heights is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4305, home to 3,631 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,631
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,370 /week
- Median personal income
- $672 /week
- Median family income
- $1,771 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Ipswich
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Ipswich Central State School
- Bethany Lutheran Primary School (Raceview)
- Silkstone State School
- Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (East Ipswich)
- Ipswich Flexible Learning Centre (Ipswich)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops
- Robertson Rd near France St
- Grange Rd near Robertson Rd
- Marvin St near Olmai Ave
- Chermside Rd at Fifer Street
- Grange Rd near Edwards St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 51 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 27 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 51.2% of the 1,713 resolvable premises in Eastern Heights. 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: 51.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 41.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.2%
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 Eastern Heights?
Eastern Heights (QLD 4305) had 3,631 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in Eastern Heights?
The median advertised rent in Eastern Heights is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Eastern Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Eastern Heights covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Ipswich Central State School (0.7 km), Bethany Lutheran Primary School (Raceview) (1.3 km), Silkstone State School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Eastern Heights?
Eastern Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Eastern Heights?
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 Eastern Heights?
In Eastern Heights, 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 Eastern Heights?
69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Eastern Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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