West Ipswich
QLDWest Ipswich is a stable suburb in QLD with 512 residents.
- SAL code
- 33037
- SA2
- 310031286
- Population
- 512
- LGA
- Ipswich
West Ipswich, QLD had 512 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.4% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 39. Households are most often single-parent families, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,517 a month. Around 40.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 53.8%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 81.7% of the suburb's housing stock. There are 2 schools located inside the suburb. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?512
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+1.4%
3yr: +1.1% · 10yr: +1.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,149/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
39
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?8.7%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
1 long day
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
?10
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?240
Ipswich · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Ipswich - Central (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; West Ipswich suburb alone is ~512 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,529 to 6,923 over 24 years, averaging 0.2% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbSector
2 public
Type
1 primary · 1 special
Total enrolment
325
Avg per school
163
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 3.3%Almost entirely detached houses (81.7%), rental-heavy (53.8% renting), built for families (57% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.