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North Ipswich

POSTAL CODE: QLD, 4305
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Property investments in NORTH IPSWICH fare well against the rest of the country last year, registering a median home price increase of 10.08%.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in the territory are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains NORTH IPSWICH, 4305 saw average growth in the long term.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $550 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected, nonetheless, for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 33 days.

Besides that, the Australian suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Property investors perceived the median home price rise to $715,000.

NORTH IPSWICH ranks 293rd on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in QLD, posting a 4% return.

Surburb overview

North Ipswich is a residential suburb located approximately 5.2 kilometres north of the Ipswich Central Business District and about 41.5 kilometres southwest of Brisbane CBD. Covering an area of 4.2 square kilometres, it is bounded to the south by the Bremer River and traversed in the north by the Warrego Highway. The suburb includes the neighbourhood of Raymond's Hill, which rises to 63 meters above sea level.

As per the 2021 Census, North Ipswich had a population of 4,527 residents. The median age was 38 years, aligning with the Queensland average. Households averaged 2.4 people, with a median weekly income of $1,422. Approximately 84.4% of residents were born in Australia, with notable communities from New Zealand (2.5%) and England (2.4%). English is predominantly spoken at home (90.2%), followed by Samoan (0.5%).

The suburb's housing stock is primarily composed of separate houses (91.4%), with a significant portion of character and heritage-listed homes, including workers' cottages from the early railway era. The area is zoned mainly for Residential Low Density (33.72%) and Character Housing Low Density (22.11%). As of early 2025, the median house price in North Ipswich is approximately $655,000, representing a 29.7% annual growth rate. Rental yields are around 4.43% for houses and 5.25% for units.

North Ipswich is home to two primary schools: Ipswich North State School (government) and St Joseph’s School (Catholic). There are no secondary schools within the suburb; the nearest is Ipswich State High School in the neighbouring suburb of Brassall.

The suburb is well-connected via the Warrego Highway and Mount Crosby Road. Public transportation in the area includes bus services operated by Translink, which facilitate travel to Ipswich and its surrounding areas. The nearest train stations are located in adjacent suburbs, providing access to the Queensland Rail City network.

North Ipswich features several parks, with 11 parks covering nearly 7.7% of its total area. Notable recreational sites include Browns Park, home to the James Sangster Memorial, and the Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial. The suburb also houses the Workshops Rail Museum, celebrating its rich railway heritage.

The Riverlink Shopping Centre, situated on the former site of the original Queensland Rail workshops, caters to retail needs by offering a diverse range of stores and services.

North Ipswich's blend of historical significance, residential character, and access to essential services contributes to its appeal within the Ipswich area.

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