North Ipswich, QLD 4305 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Ipswich is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4305, home to 4,527 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,527
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,422 /week
- Median personal income
- $693 /week
- Median family income
- $1,843 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- 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
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- St Joseph's School (North Ipswich)
- Ipswich North State School
- Australian Industry Trade College - Ipswich (North Ipswich)
- Brassall State School
- Ipswich State High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 74 bus stops
- Pine Mountain Rd near McLean St
- Pine St at Wyndham Street
- Pine St near Wyndham St
- Pine Mountain Rd at Birdwood Street
- Hill St at Cyprus Street
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 41 restaurants
- 41 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 8 supermarkets
- 19 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 51.0% of the 2,423 resolvable premises in North Ipswich. 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: 51.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 36.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.7%
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 North Ipswich?
North Ipswich (QLD 4305) had 4,527 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in North Ipswich?
The median advertised rent in North Ipswich is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Ipswich?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Ipswich covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (North Ipswich) (0.6 km), Ipswich North State School (0.9 km), Australian Industry Trade College - Ipswich (North Ipswich) (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Ipswich?
North Ipswich is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Ipswich?
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 North Ipswich?
In North Ipswich, 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 North Ipswich?
74 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Ipswich centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 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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