QLD · Ipswich Council

Augustine Heights, 4300

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,810

Growth (1 yr)

+1.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+15.4%

Median age

31

Median income

$2,484/wk

Employment rate

75.8%

Languages at home

25.1%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Malayalam, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

61.2/100
Good

Top 13% of Queensland's suburbs

Verified 80% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
What Augustine Heights is known for: High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Augustine Heights sits up in the Ipswich Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The community skews younger, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The area is still finding its shape, with new households arriving and the community evolving year by year.

The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by community and employment, plus schools and education relative to similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Augustine Heights snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$660/wk

Population (ERP)

6,810

+1.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#31

among Metro Brisbane · Growth area

Safety

30th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

64th

percentile in QLD

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

44th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
61.2/100 — Good
State standing
Top 13% of Queensland's suburbs
National rank
899th in Australia
State rank
196th in QLD
Peer rank
#31 among Metro Brisbane · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#135 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
Data confidence
80%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Mar 2026)
$660

Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

6,810(June 2025)

+1.6% annual · +15.4% over 5 years · 64th percentile in QLD

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.6%
5-year growth
+15.4%
Change in 1 year
+104
Change in 5 years
+910
Growth rank in QLD
64th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,950), extrapolated at +7.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,088
Median age
31
Median household income / week
$2,484
Dwelling vacancy
4.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
90 of 1,942
Median monthly mortgage
$2,158
Employment rate
75.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,770 / 84 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
224
Against the person
43
Against property
121
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 142 residents
State safety percentile
29.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
-0.2%

Most common offence types

  • Drug Offences337
  • Other Property Damage247
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)873
  • Traffic And Related Offences295
  • Assault262

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime MapQueensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
994.5
Median ICSEA percentile
44th
School list
  • Augusta State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 1,023 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • St Augustine's CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1056 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 1,555 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Woogaroo Creek State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 953 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 157 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Redbank Plains State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 933 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 1,539 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Augusta C&Kchildcare
  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Augusta Pkwy at Brookwater Golf Club
  • Augusta Pkwy at Saint Augustines College
  • Santa Monica Dr near Hallow Cr
  • Santa Monica Dr near Mcauley Cr
  • Santa Monica Dr near Oudeman St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

105 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 1 supermarkets · 4 fast food · 1 places of worship · 7 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life18 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access16 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
61/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.99
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.96
Food & drink(6)
  • Fish BurgerFast food

    Leon Capra Drive, Augustine Heights

  • Noodle BoxFast food

    Augusta Parkway

  • Seafood HouseFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • Pizza HutRestaurant

    118 Augusta Parkway

  • Thai EmperorRestaurant
Shopping(1)
  • IGASupermarket

    85 Leon Capra Drive, Augustine Heights

Community(6)
  • Augusta C&KChildcare
  • Childcare
  • Kindergarten
  • Augusta State SchoolSchool
  • Saint Augustine's CollegeSchool
  • Woogaroo Creek State SchoolSchool

    12 Purser Road, Augustine Heights

Health & services(1)
  • Greater Springfield VeterinaryVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(26)
  • Dog park
  • Augusta GreenPark
  • Catherine Morgan ParkPark
  • Jane Gorry ParkPark
  • Jones Road ReservePark
  • Park (11)
  • St Mary MacKillop ParkPark
  • William McGinty ParkPark
  • Playground (7)
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint
Transport(17)

17 bus stops

Other(14)
  • Bbq
  • The Rabbit RoomBeauty salon
  • Compressed Air
  • Drinking water (5)
  • Parking

    85 Leon Capra Drive, Augustine Heights

  • Parking (15)
  • Ampol FoodaryPetrol station

    Augusta Parkway

  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Augustine Heights Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsPlace of worship

    80 Leon Capra Drive, Augustine Heights

  • Springfield Police StationPolice

    112 Augusta Parkway

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (7)
  • Track
  • Waste Basket (7)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Augusta GreenPark
  • Catherine Morgan ParkPark
  • Jane Gorry ParkPark
  • Jones Road ReservePark
  • St Mary MacKillop ParkPark
  • William McGinty ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
18

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Augustine Heights Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

    80 Leon Capra Drive, Augustine Heights

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Mater Private Hospital Springfield (3.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
202
Participants per 1,000 residents
29.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
28° / 18°
Rainfall
493 mm · ~62 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
25° / 14°
Rainfall
343 mm · ~43 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
20° / 7°
Rainfall
144 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
249 mm · ~31 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Oxley
Member of Parliament
Milton DICK (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,449
Turnout (2025)
88.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 30.8%Labor 69.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.4 km away).

Coalition 38.2%Labor 61.8%

7.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Augustine HeightsLabor 57.4% · Coalition 42.6% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • Redbank Plains East (Oxley)Labor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Bellbird ParkLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
  • Redbank Plains (Oxley)Labor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
  • SpringfieldLabor 72.3% · Coalition 27.7% TPP (2025)4.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Ipswich Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Queensland.