Ipswich Inner

The population is younger than the national figure, with 21.1% being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.0% of the community, a figure that rose 2.0 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 14.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.0% of the community. Only 6.6% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the Queensland average.

The area has seen a shift away from organised religion, with those reporting no religion rising 23 points since 2011 to reach 44.6%.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 14.9%, which is far below the national figure. However, Year 12 completion has risen 11 points since 2011 to reach 52.0%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,896, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes have grown since 2011, with the typical household now earning $1,549 per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported at 13.6%, among the highest for similar areas.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 29.4% of people caring for children. The area also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 6.6%.

With 6,969 residents, the First Nations community is among the largest at this level. It is a young group with a typical age of 21, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 15.1%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 20.1% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Separate houses are very common at 88.3%, and 84.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of households renting at a typical cost of $300 per week.

Most people drive to work, and only 1.7% use public transport. While there are many bus and train stops, the average walk to the nearest stop is quite long at 45 minutes.

The area is highly mobile, with 44.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals fell since 2011, now making up 8.5% of the population.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.7%. However, the unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

The region is growing quickly, with a population increase of 13.4% since 2021, well above the Queensland average.

The area receives 982mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Typical maximum temperatures are a little below the Queensland figure at 28.0 degrees.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 88.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is poor, with only 35.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.