About Ipswich

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 also Queensland's oldest provincial city, with a proud architectural, natural and cultural heritage. Many of its historic homes and buildings have been meticulously preserved and are still in use today, giving a rich diversity of character to this 21st century city. In fact, Ipswich boasts more than 6000 heritage-listed sites, along with several charming and historically significant townships located within its western rural areas.

In sport, Ipswich hosts the V8 Supercars Ipswich 300, the Winternationals - Australia’s biggest drag racing event, the Ipswich Cup – Ipswich’s annual horse racing event and the City of Ipswich Open Golf Championship. The city is home to the FA18 Super Hornets and a large defence and aerospace precinct at RAAF Base Amberley. Multiculturalism plays a prominent part with annual festivals.

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.

Things to do around 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 trails along the Brisbane and Bremer River and much, much more!

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