West Ipswich, QLD 4305 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Ipswich is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4305, home to 512 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
- 512
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,149 /week
- Median personal income
- $600 /week
- Median family income
- $1,386 /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
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Ipswich West State School
- Ipswich West Special School
- Ipswich Grammar School (Ipswich)
- Blair State School
- St Mary's College (Ipswich)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 51 bus stops
- Brisbane St at Keogh Street
- Brisbane St at Tiger Street
- Brisbane St at Hooper Street
- Brisbane St at Clay Street
- Thomas Street station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 21 cafés
- 56 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 76 parks and reserves
- 20 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 30 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 96.1% of the 412 resolvable premises in West 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: 96.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.9%
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 West Ipswich?
West Ipswich (QLD 4305) had 512 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in West Ipswich?
The median advertised rent in West Ipswich is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Ipswich?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Ipswich covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Ipswich West State School (0.3 km), Ipswich West Special School (0.4 km), Ipswich Grammar School (Ipswich) (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Ipswich?
West Ipswich is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (96.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West 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 West Ipswich?
In West 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 West Ipswich?
57 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Ipswich centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops, 2 train 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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