Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Ipswich, QLD

79 suburbs in Ipswich council area · Part of Greater Brisbane · Population ~268,272 · 72,808 dwellings · 1,094 km²

Ipswich Council Average R-Score 63 / 100 — top suburb in Ipswich scores 99/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Ipswich99

Highest R-Score out of 79 suburbs in Ipswich

Ipswich council average63

Across 73 scored suburbs in Ipswich

Suburb medians in Ipswich range from $90,000 to $2,440,000.

3-year population movement: +10.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 4.2% of stock (~3,512 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.8B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (14%), Manufacturing (12%), Education and Training (11%), Retail Trade (11%).

Typical suburb median price$880,000

Across 79 suburbs in Ipswich (Sept 2026) · ~92 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$640/wk · Vacancy 1.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Ipswich99/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 79 in Ipswich. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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Ipswich (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Ipswich

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Ipswich (Queensland).

Is Ipswich (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Ipswich (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 63/100 across 79 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Ipswich, the typical suburb median price is $880,000, median weekly rent is $640/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 1.9%.

Which suburbs in Ipswich have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Ipswich (QLD) are Tallegalla (99/100, median $935,000), Karrabin (97/100, median $730,000), Mount Mort (97/100, median $735,000), Grandchester (94/100, median $822,000), Calvert (93/100, median $680,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Ipswich?

Across Ipswich (QLD), the median suburb property price is $880,000, median asking rent is $640/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 92 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Ipswich include Grandchester (9.5%), Karrabin (8.6%), West Ipswich (6.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Ipswich council area?

Ipswich is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Brisbane) with an ABS estimated resident population of 268,272, approximately 72,808 dwellings, covering 1,094 sq km.

What are the best streets in Ipswich (QLD)?

Every street across all 79 suburbs in Ipswich is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.