Ipswich is a great place to live and study with its central location in South-East Queensland, modern infrastructure, affordable accommodation and sub-tropical climate offering a relaxed yet progressive lifestyle. Ipswich is a place where things are happening, with a prevalent 'can do' attitude providing an atmosphere for businesses, residents and students to achieve.

The region's strong economy is based on information technology, education, finance, insurance, property, business services, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, health and community services. In sport, Ipswich hosts the premier state touring car event, the Queensland 500, Australia's biggest drag racing event, the Winternationals, and the Queensland Open Golf Championship. The city is home of the F1-11's and a developing aerospace precinct at RAAF Base Amberley. Multiculturalism plays a prominent part with annual festivals.

The Western corridor through Ipswich has been identified as South-East Queensland's largest residential growth area. Intensive building is occurring at Springfield and at Brookwater around the Greg Norman-designed golf course.

Located 40 minutes drives from the Brisbane CBD and 60 minutes drive from the Gold Coast, Ipswich is easily accessible by car, bus or rail.

New to Ipswich?

Take time to spend a day in Ipswich, Australia's Heritage City. Ipswich has much to offer, from heritage trails dating back before the turn of the century to antique shops, 4WD safaris, signposted bushwalks, canoe trials along the Brisbane and Bremer River and much much more.

Other highlights include:

Ipswich Art Gallery

The Workshops Rail Museum

Willowbank Raceway

Ipswich Tourism