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Queensland · Postcode 4305
Eastern Heights postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 30 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Eastern Heights at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Eastern Heights vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Eastern Heights | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,370 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Eastern Heights is a locality 30 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4305. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Ipswich.
According to the 2021 Census, Eastern Heights has a population of 3,631 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,370, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 171 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Eastern Heights includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 1,418 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Eastern Heights scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Eastern Heights is part of the Ipswich Inner statistical area in Queensland.
Eastern Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4305 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,631 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,370/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $672/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2136/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,418 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 171 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.625833 |
| Longitude | 152.774444 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 30 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Inner |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Blair |
| State Electorate | Scenic Rim |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 572 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 386 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 839 (23.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 893 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 922 (25.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 525 (14.5%) |
| Asthma | 433 (11.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 234 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 211 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 146 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 126 (3.5%) |
| Dementia | 41 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 124 (8.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 538 (38.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 492 (35.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 242 (17.3%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.