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East Ipswich sits on the eastern edge of Ipswich beside the Bremer River and a short walk from the city centre. Its streets are anchored by timber Queenslanders and weatherboard cottages with some modern infill, so the area has a strong period character alongside smaller-lot housing. With more than two in three households made up of couple families and a median age of 40, it reads as a suburb of families and established residents; ownership is common, though about 39.0% of homes are rented.

Everyday life is compact and convenient: riverside parks, neighbourhood green space, nearby schools and local shops give a village feel, and East Ipswich station on the Ipswich line provides easy rail access that supports commuting. A major nearby hospital expansion is also under way, planned to add about 200 additional beds and expanded emergency and surgical capacity.

On the figures for East Ipswich, a house renting for $550 a week would take about 43.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (weekly income $1,264). The median house price of $790,000 works out to about 12.0 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census.

That means rent would take a large share of what a typical local household earned at the last Census, while buying sits well above local annual incomes on these numbers. Whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values in East Ipswich rose 26.8% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in what houses are worth. Over the same period house rents climbed 5.8%, a solid rise in the income those properties earn. In short, house capital growth materially outpaced rental growth during the year.

If you are weighing East Ipswich as an investment, the value change is the figure that relates to capital growth and the rent change is what matters for rental income. Which of those matters more will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.