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Eastern Heights suburb profile

Eastern Heights is an established residential suburb on the eastern fringe of Ipswich, known for its tree-lined, undulating streets and a mix of classic timber Queenslanders and mid-century brick homes on generous blocks. Its elevated streets offer outlooks across the Ipswich area and a settled, domestic character that appeals to families, professionals and retirees looking for a quieter neighbourhood. Local parks, sporting fields and everyday shops sit alongside schools and community facilities, while easy road access and nearby rail at Ipswich make commuting straightforward. The suburb’s mature trees and older homes give it a stable, lived-in feel rather than a new housing estate atmosphere.

Eastern Heights property market performance

Property growth+19.2%Past 12 months

The suburb has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $867,158, and house values rose sharply, up 22.2% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 21 houses and 2 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 14 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Eastern Heights saw average house rents of $555 over the last 12 months, and house rents rose a solid 8.8% over that period.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$867KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
22.2%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
212
Median days on market
Past 12 months
14N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$555N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.8%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Eastern Heights demographics

Eastern Heights is home to 3,631 people, with a median age of 45 and a typical household income of $1,370 a week, about $71,240 a year.

Families make up the bulk of household types: couple families with and without children together account for 75.3% of families, split between 36.4% couple families with children and 38.9% couple families without children. One-parent families represent 22.2% and other families 2.5%.

In Eastern Heights, most homes are owner-occupied — about 69.6% in total (34.0% owned outright and 35.6% owned with a mortgage) while 30.4% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Eastern Heights

Some popular suburbs near Eastern Heights include:

  • Raceview: Family-friendly area with several small parks and green spaces.
  • Silkstone: Characterful suburb mixing older homes and convenient access to nearby services.
  • Newtown: Inner-urban suburb offering a mix of period homes and newer infill.
  • Booval: Riverside reserves and good public transport make this practical suburb.
  • East Ipswich: Quiet residential neighbourhood with mature gardens and tree-lined streets.

How does Eastern Heights compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Eastern Heights’s median house price is 18.8% higher than Booval’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Eastern Heights have grown 1.9% higher than in Silkstone.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Eastern Heights have grown 8.1% higher than in Raceview.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Eastern Heights are selling 30.0% faster than in East Ipswich.

Choose the right real estate agents in Eastern Heights

There are 49 real estate agents in Eastern Heights, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 40.7% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Eastern Heights typically range from 2.38% to 3.17%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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