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Ipswich QLD vs Parramatta NSW: Property Investment Comparison

QLD · 4305  |  NSW · 2150

Ipswich, QLD
49
Average
out of 100
VS
Parramatta, NSW
62
Good
out of 100

Ipswich vs Parramatta — Head-to-Head Comparison

Metric Ipswich Parramatta Winner
Median Sale Price $869,000 $641,250 Ipswich ✓
Median Weekly Rent (ABS est.) $305/wk $685/wk Parramatta ✓
Gross Rental Yield 1.8% 5.5% Parramatta ✓
1yr Price Growth — -41.8% —
5yr Price Growth — — —
👥 Population 2,468 30,211 Parramatta ✓
💵 Median HH Income $58,968/yr $108,784/yr Parramatta ✓
Renter % 75% 88% Parramatta ✓
Investment Score 49 62 Parramatta ✓

Ipswich — Score Breakdown

Yield 10/25
Growth 0/20
Renter Demand 18/15
Affordability 12/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 0/10
Confidence 5/5

Parramatta — Score Breakdown

Yield 19/25
Growth 2/20
Renter Demand 16/15
Affordability 8/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 10/10
Confidence 5/5
📋 Ipswich Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
2,468
Median Income
$58,968/yr
Median Age
45
Renter %
75%
Dwellings
651
📋 Parramatta Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
30,211
Median Income
$108,784/yr
Median Age
32
Renter %
88%
Dwellings
9,376
Ipswich Recent Sales

No recent sales data available.

Parramatta Recent Sales
78 Great Western Hwy, Parramatta NSW 2150 $490,000
2026-06-11
180 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150 $786,500
2026-06-11
4 Peace Lane, Parramatta NSW 2150 $570,000
2026-06-11
42 Macarthur St, Parramatta NSW 2150 $683,000
2026-06-11
3 Sorrell St, Parramatta NSW 2150 $750,000
2026-06-10
Based on government data
Parramatta scores higher for investment potential
With an investment score of 62/100 and 5.5% gross yield, Parramatta ranks ahead on our composite scorecard covering yield, affordability, renter demand, income stability, and liquidity.

Not financial advice. Always do your own due diligence.

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Ipswich vs Parramatta — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ipswich or Parramatta better for property investment?
On our composite scorecard, Ipswich scores 49/100 and Parramatta scores 62/100, weighing yield, growth, renter demand, affordability, income stability and data confidence. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify independently.
Which has a higher rental yield, Ipswich or Parramatta?
Ipswich shows an indicative gross yield of 1.83% versus 5.55% for Parramatta, based on public price and rent data.
What is the median house price in Ipswich vs Parramatta?
The median sale price is approximately $869,000 in Ipswich and $641,250 in Parramatta from government public records.
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