Collingwood Park
QLD 4301 • Greater Brisbane
About Collingwood Park
Collingwood Park is a growing residential suburb in the City of Ipswich, located approximately 31 kilometres southwest of Brisbane CBD and 12 kilometres east of Ipswich. With a 2021 population of over 9,200, the suburb has experienced strong growth since housing development began in the early 1980s. The community is notably diverse and youthful, with a median age well below the national average and a significant multicultural population including New Zealand, Samoan, and Southeast Asian communities. The suburb is characterised by affordable detached housing on generous blocks.
Collingwood Park offers convenient suburban living with the large Redbank Plaza shopping centre on its northern boundary, featuring retail, dining, cinemas, and services. The suburb has multiple schools including Collingwood Park State School and Woodlinks State School, as well as parks and sports facilities. It appeals strongly to first home buyers and young families seeking affordable entry into the property market with good access to both Brisbane and Ipswich. Local amenities include the Collingwood Park Shopping Centre, sports clubs, and playgrounds scattered throughout the suburb.
Collingwood Park falls under postcode 4301 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundamba electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 525 — Redbank Station via Collingwood Drive 10-15 min
- 500 — Ipswich to Garden City via Redbank 25 min to Ipswich
- 526 — Redbank Plains to Redbank Station 15 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Good access via Ipswich Motorway (M2). Redbank Station provides regular train services to Brisbane.
Some walkability near Collingwood Drive and Redbank Plaza. Most areas require a car for daily errands, though bus services connect to the train station.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths157 Collingwood Drive Collingwood Park 4301 QLD
Schools
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21 Dunlop Street
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Cnr Burrel and Hannant Streets
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Corner Willow and Keidges Roads
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39-53 School Road
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9 Brisbane Road
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227-263 School Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 772
- 2. England 266
- 3. Philippines 230
- 4. Samoa 202
- 5. India 125
- 6. Vietnam 79
- 7. Fiji 66
- 8. South Africa 53
- 9. Scotland 49
- 10. China 34
- 11. Brazil 29
- 12. Thailand 29
- 13. United States 29
- 14. Sri Lanka 28
- 15. Chile 24
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)