Ebbw Vale

QLD 4304 • Queensland

540
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1.21 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableCommuter BeltSuburban

About Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale is a small residential suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 6.6 kilometres east of the Ipswich CBD and around 33 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. With a population of 540 residents across a compact 1.3-square-kilometre area, the suburb has a residential density of around 415 people per square kilometre. Ebbw Vale takes its name from the Welsh town of the same name (with the 'w' pronounced as 'oo'), reflecting the Welsh heritage present across much of the Ipswich region, and its median household income of approximately $46,496 is typical of the working-class Bundamba corridor.

The suburb is bordered by Bundamba to the north and west, Dinmore to the west, and New Chum to the east, sitting within one of Ipswich's established inner-western corridors with good connectivity to the Ipswich CBD and Brisbane. Residents benefit from proximity to Bundamba's shopping and services, including Ipswich's retail precincts along the Warrego Highway, as well as nearby train stations on the Ipswich Line for commutes into Brisbane. The suburb is predominantly residential with a quiet, suburban character, suiting families and workers seeking affordable housing within commuting distance of both Ipswich and Brisbane.

Ebbw Vale falls under postcode 4304 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ipswich electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4304
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.62°, 152.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.21 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundamba Station
1.2 km
15 min
Dinmore Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Translink Ipswich bus network — Ipswich CBD (Brisbane Street Mall) 15-20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
33 km
By Train
Approx. 40-50 min to Brisbane Roma Street via Ipswich Line from Bundamba Station
By Car (Peak)
40-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-40 min

🛣️ Bundamba Station (Ipswich Line) is the most convenient rail option. Warrego Highway and Ipswich Motorway provide road access to Brisbane.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Predominantly residential suburb with limited local retail; Bundamba Station and nearby shopping centres require a short drive or walk

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
540
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ebbw Vale known for? +

Ebbw Vale is a quiet residential suburb of Ipswich with a Welsh name, reflecting the heritage of the broader Ipswich region. It is known for its affordability and convenient position between Ipswich CBD and Brisbane, making it popular with working families and commuters.

How far is Ebbw Vale from Brisbane CBD? +

Ebbw Vale is approximately 33 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, making it roughly a 40-60 minute drive in peak traffic, or around 40-50 minutes by train from nearby Bundamba Station.

Does Ebbw Vale have public transport? +

Ebbw Vale is well-served by public transport, with Bundamba Station (Ipswich Line) approximately 1.2 km from the suburb providing rail access to Ipswich and Brisbane. Translink bus routes also connect the suburb to the Ipswich CBD and surrounding areas.

What is the population of Ebbw Vale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ebbw Vale has a population of 540 residents across a compact 1.3-square-kilometre area, making it a small but reasonably dense inner-western suburb of Ipswich.

Is Ebbw Vale a good place to live? +

Ebbw Vale is suited to families and commuters seeking affordable housing with reasonable access to Ipswich and Brisbane. The suburb is quiet and residential, with Bundamba's shops, schools, and services nearby and good train connections to the city.

What is the postcode for Ebbw Vale? +

The postcode for Ebbw Vale, QLD is 4304.