Collingwood Park
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Collingwood Park, QLD 4301.
About Collingwood Park
Welcome to Collingwood Park
Collingwood Park sits in Ipswich's eastern corridor, roughly 30 kilometres south-west of Brisbane's CBD, tucked between Goodna and Redbank along the Ipswich Motorway route. It's a suburb built largely on family living, with wide residential streets, newer estates and a population that skews notably young, reflected in a median age of just 31.
The area suits first-home buyers, growing families and investors drawn to its affordability relative to Brisbane, along with its practical access to the motorway network and neighbouring hubs like Goodna and Riverview. It's not a suburb built around cafe strips or heritage charm — its appeal is more straightforward: space, newer housing stock, and a sense of a community still filling in around it.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Collingwood Park is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 86% of current listings, alongside smaller pockets of land (7%), townhouses (6%) and a handful of apartments or units (1%). Much of the suburb has been developed in stages over recent decades, so buyers will find a mix of established brick-and-tile homes from the 1990s and 2000s alongside newer builds on estate-style blocks.
This is a suburb where land size and modern floorplans tend to matter more than architectural heritage — there's little in the way of character housing here. That makes it a practical option for buyers chasing a low-maintenance family home rather than a renovator's project.
The property market
Collingwood Park's median house price currently sits at $885k, following growth of 254.0% — a substantial run that reflects both broader Ipswich corridor demand and the suburb's shift from budget outer-suburb status toward a more mainstream family market. Median rent is $660 a week, putting it in solid territory for investors looking at rental returns relative to purchase price.
With houses making up the vast bulk of stock, buyers competing in this market are largely comparing like-for-like family homes rather than navigating a mixed unit and house market. The scale of recent growth suggests Collingwood Park has moved from being a purely value-driven purchase to one where buyers are also backing continued demand along the Ipswich–Brisbane corridor.
Getting around
Collingwood Park's location just off the Ipswich Motorway makes it a reasonably convenient base for commuters heading toward Brisbane or Ipswich by car, with Redbank and Goodna both close by and offering additional road connections. Public transport users typically rely on bus services linking into the broader network, with Redbank railway station within reach for those connecting to Brisbane's rail line via Ipswich.
For day-to-day trips, the suburb's proximity to Goodna and Riverview means larger shopping and service options are only a short drive away, which suits residents who don't need everything within walking distance but want it nearby.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Collingwood Park State School and Collingwood Park State Secondary College both based in the suburb, offering a full run from primary through to secondary schooling without needing to leave the area. WoodLinks State School, just nearby, adds another option for local families, while Challenge Trade and Business College provides an alternative pathway for older students.
Given the suburb's median age of 31 and its family-oriented housing stock, it's little surprise that schooling access is one of the stronger drawcards for people choosing to settle here rather than commute in from further afield.
Lifestyle & dining
Collingwood Park itself is a low-key residential suburb rather than a dining or entertainment destination, and most residents head to neighbouring Goodna or the wider Ipswich area for cafes, restaurants and larger retail options. Locally, life tends to centre around home, school and the suburb's parks and reserves rather than a defined main street.
That quieter, residential character is very much part of the appeal for the families and younger households who make up much of the population — it's a place to live rather than a place to go out, with more active lifestyle options just a short drive away in Goodna, Riverview or Redbank.
Market snapshot
Collingwood Park property market
Median sale price
$885k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$660
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$711k
Median
$885k
Premium
$1.10m
Days on market
15
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
148
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +16.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Collingwood Park by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Collingwood Park, QLD 4301.
Population
9,246
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$1,755
median, per week
Median rent
$340
per week
Median mortgage
$1,580
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Collingwood Park
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Collingwood Park
$950k
29 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.01m
28 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.18m
27 EDE ROAD
Sold ~July 2026
$1.03m
17 Kerry O'brien Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
8 Forbes Court
Sold ~July 2026
$981k
3 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.34m
5 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$835k
263 Eagle Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Collingwood Park suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Collingwood Park?
The median house price in Collingwood Park, QLD is $885k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 254.0%.
How much is rent in Collingwood Park?
The median weekly rent in Collingwood Park is around $660 per week.
Is Collingwood Park a good place to live?
Collingwood Park is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Collingwood Park is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 9,246 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Collingwood Park?
Collingwood Park has a population of 9,246 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Collingwood Park?
There are 4 schools in or near Collingwood Park, including Collingwood Park State School, WoodLinks State School and Challenge Trade and Business College.
How long do homes take to sell in Collingwood Park?
Properties in Collingwood Park take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Collingwood Park?
Entry-level properties in Collingwood Park start around $711k, while premium homes reach $1.10m.
What suburbs are near Collingwood Park?
Suburbs near Collingwood Park include Riverview, Ebbw Vale, Plains, Goodna and Redbank.
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