Ipswich - East, QLD 4192
Regional Ipswich living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Country charm
- $290/wk Median
- 39.1% Renters
Ipswich - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 18k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $290
- To the CBD
- 1.8km
- Walkability
- 8.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Ipswich - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Ipswich - East offers a genuinely different pace from Ipswich's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $290 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 17,975, with 39.1% renting rather than owning.
Around Ipswich - East
Ipswich - East Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Ipswich - East Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Ipswich - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Ipswich - East.
Is Ipswich - East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Ipswich - East has a 39.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Ipswich - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Ipswich - East is $290. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $290 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Ipswich - East from the Ipswich CBD?
Ipswich - East is approximately 2km from the Ipswich CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 12-27 minutes.
Is Ipswich - East family-friendly for renters?
Ipswich - East has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $290/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Ipswich.
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