INTERACTIVE TABLE: Hottest Ipswich suburbs by sale price revealed
New data has revealed where in Ipswich it is best to live and invest in 2022. Find a comprehensive list of the hottest suburbs and most expensive homes, as well as who currently owns them.
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The city of Ipswich is as attractive as ever post Covid-19 pandemic, with recent data showing five suburbs in particular can now be considered “hot spots” for incoming residents and homes.
Ipswich City Council’s latest quarterly planning and development report revealed the city welcomed 957 new residents between April 1 and June 30 this year, bringing Ipswich’s total population to some 242,370.
It also indicated Ripley, Spring Mountain, Redbank Plains, Deebing Heights, and South Ripley saw more homes constructed and people settle than any other suburb in the region.
Ray White Ipswich agent Damian Freeman said Ripley would have seen the most growth in the past two years, thanks to new and proposed infrastructure such as Yamanto Shopping Centre, schools, and a trainline.
“Deebing Heights is another big one,” he said.
“Leichhardt, in terms of value, is a pretty good place to buy.
“And if you’re looking for that sort of rural aspect with a community feel, Fernvale. We’ve seen a couple (of properties) go for about $1 million out there.”
Mr Freeman said properties at Fernvale were particularly popular in recent times as more people came to favour larger parcels of land — as well as a sense of community and “bang for your dollar” — over smaller, inner-city lots.
But he said virtually every suburb in Ipswich had “done quite well” since the beginning of the pandemic, with Queenslander-style homes in Sadliers Crossing, Ipswich CBD, and Woodend popular among some and low-maintenance brick homes in suburbs such as Deebing Heights popular among others.
New data compiled by the council confirmed Ripley is now the region’s most attractive suburb, welcoming 347 new residents and 112 new homes in the April to June quarter.
In the same time frame, Spring Mountain acquired 132 new residents and 43 new homes, Redbank Plains 97 residents and 31 homes, Deebing Heights 91 residents and 30 homes, and South Ripley 84 residents and 27 homes.
The Queensland Times can now reveal the most expensive property sold in the Ipswich region is located at Brookwater and changed hands just over a year ago.
Find a list of the 10 most expensive homes at Ipswich and who owns them:
1. 16/83 Birchwood Cres, Brookwater — $2m
The hottest house in the Ipswich area is located in Brookwater and was sold for $2 million in January last year by Alan and Ruth Breen — via Brookwater Realty agent Irena Marasea — to buyer Kirsten Dobos, after 253 days on the market.
Built in 2006, the home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a designer kitchen, media room, an office, multiple living zones, a self-contained apartment, and a mastersuite with a pop-up TV, dressing room, and private terrace.
A three-car garage and an outdoor entertaining area with a built-in kitchen overlooking a pool and landscaped gardens can also be found at the Augusta Point property.
2. 5 Waldron Rd, Hatton Vale — $1.9m
This jawdropping, six-bedroom mansion on Hamilton Hill sold to local residents Hayley Cove and Benjamin McInnes in August 2020 for $1.9 million, after previously being owned by Sandra and Andrew Wishart.
The sale of ‘Olympic Park’ was facilitated by Warren Ramsey and Jackson Wales of Ray White Ipswich.
Located about 20 minutes from Ipswich, the 43.7ha property is positioned at the top of a hill overlooking the Lockyer Valley and features manicured grounds, parklike gardens, horse infrastructure, and other farming and resort-style facilities.
A four-bedroom executive homestead, four-bedroom workers’ cottage, two-bedroom cabin, an entertainment cabin, and more than 40 paddocks also exist at the versatile site.
3. 14 Cothill Rd, Booval — $1.8m
Sold by Warren Ramsay of Ray White Commercial to local surgeon Dr Omar Mansour in June last year for $1.8 million, ‘Booval House’ is one of Ipswich’s most expensive — and arguably charming — homes.
The heritage-listed house, which was previously owned by gynaecologist Dr David Baartz, was built in 1857 for Ipswich bank manager George Faircloth and restored in the years since.
It now features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, function rooms, a library, and multiple kitchens, as well as bed and breakfast accommodation. The home’s extraordinary grounds have previously been used for weddings and other functions.
4. 61 Stokes Rd, Pine Mountain — $1.71m
Sitting atop a 4.14ha Pine Mountain site, these 1985-built and 2015-built homes were sold in February by Oxbridge’s Zac Wolff for $1.71 million to Kathryn and Nathan Dux.
The site was previously owned by Georgiana Kert, is located 12 minutes from Ipswich, and features a four-bedroom main residence, a two-bedroom second residence, mountain views, and rural infrastructure such as paddocks and stables.
Prior to the February sale, the property was last sold in December 1999 for $350,000.
5. 67-89 Grants Rd, Calvert — $1.63m
William and Brooke McCartney became the new owners of this unique 16ha country retreat in February this year, after Morrie Marsden and Warren Ramsey of Ray White Ipswich facilitated its transfer from previous owners Peter and Tonia Hirsch.
The property, which sold for $1.63 million, is complete with two separate dwellings and horse infrastructure for breeding and training. It was also designed to be a wildlife rehabilitation release site, as it is home to a large number of animals including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and native birds.
Prior to February, the property last sold in December 2006 for $245,000 — also by Ray White Ipswich.
6. 12-14 Baradine Cl, Karalee — $1.525m
This 2015-built, six-bedroom home sold to buyers Melanie and Stephanus Ferreira in March this year for $1.525 million through Coronis Springfield Lakes’ Tate Batton.
The magnificent property was previously owned by Sarah and Aaron Rockley, with the residence boasting multiple wings: one which includes three bedrooms, a kids retreat, and a mastersuite, and another which includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, dining, and lounge area.
A pool, three-car garage, and four-bay shed also exist on the sizeable site.
7. 26 Seminary Rd, Marburg — $1.5m
Buyers Joseph and Maureen Gosschalk purchased this 13.43ha property from Donna-Marie and Justin Bradley for $1.5 million in June last year, through selling agent Paul Barton of Homes by Budget Real Estate.
Atop the site exists a three-bedroom home with a luxury mastersuite, a spa, an office, two wood fireplaces, a “chef-inspired” kitchen, media room, pool, and two sheds.
Before last year, the mammoth property was last sold in July 2012 by Ray White Ipswich for $480,000.
8. 124 Alice St, Goodna — $1.4m
This quaint 1920, four-bedroom home at Goodna — and the 1.86ha site it sits upon, last valued at $375,000 — changed hands in March last year from Peter Hall and Judith Van De Pol to Highgate Partners Goodna for a whopping $1.4 million.
The property is located in a low-density residential development zone and was previously rented by Ray White Redbank Plains for $420 per week.
9. 59 Whitehill Rd, Eastern Heights — $1.4m
Local buyer June Frank became the owner of this grand, historic home known as ‘Garowie’ back in 2003 — the $1.4 million sale still holding the record for the most expensive in the suburb nearly two decades on.
The 1888 home was previously owned by Edwin and Loretta Stoyle and has six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage.
It is spread across two lots totalling about 0.51ha and is popular for its spectacular views, among other features.
10. 124 Lansdowne Way, Chuwar — $1.355m
Just scraping in to the list of Ipswich’s top 10 hottest properties is this 1996-built home at Lansdowne Way, Chuwar.
The property changed hands from John and Julie-Ann Leo to Robert and Yu Bereny in February this year via Brisbane West Real Estate’s Franzwa Van Vuuren for $1.355 million.
The double-storey, six-bedroom, three-bathroom home is walking distance to Colleges Crossing and was designed for a large family looking for spacious living, boasting a private garden complete with a firepit, basketball pad, and playground.
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