East Ipswich · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in East Ipswich

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Many more people rent in East Ipswich than in most similar areas, with 38.6% of households renting. This high rental rate is paired with housing costs that are well below the national figures for both rent and mortgages.

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Where East Ipswich sits — Median rent (weekly)

$290 ▲ +13.7%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is East Ipswich — higher than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
East Ipswich$290
4305, QLD $300
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $290, which is well below the national figure of $375. Home loans are also more affordable here, with the typical monthly payment of $1,300 sitting well below the Australian average of $1,863.

$290 ▲ +13.7%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $255
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $290

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▼ -14.3%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In East Ipswich, $200–$349 is the majority at 84%; $350–$549 is next at 11%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In East Ipswich, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 54%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 38.6% of households renting, which is well above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright make up 27.4% of the area, a rate well below the Australian average.

38.6% ▲ +6.1%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.4%
  • 2016: 40.9%
  • 2021: 38.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.4% ▼ -5.6%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.0%
  • 2016: 25.8%
  • 2021: 27.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In East Ipswich, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 79.5% of the market, which is well above the national figure of 72.3%. However, East Ipswich has fewer large homes than most areas, with 71.7% having three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

79.5% ▼ -2.0%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 81.1%
  • 2016: 80.7%
  • 2021: 79.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.7% ▲ +3.5%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 69.3%
  • 2016: 71.6%
  • 2021: 71.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In East Ipswich, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In East Ipswich, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 25%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in East Ipswich [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30928/east-ipswich/topic/housing-dwellings