Ipswich is centrally located in South East Queensland's top growth centre.

Just 40 minutes from Brisbane’s city centre, or an hour from the Gold Coast, you'll enter this lovely city and be immediately struck by the quantity and sheer class of treats that lie in wait for you.

The true vibrancy of the city is reflected through its beautiful heritage, its range and quality of offerings and its unpretentious, village-style ambience.

Plenty of cities promise lifestyle. Ipswich actually delivers.

The city houses some 500+ parks, has some of the most beautiful bushwalking and heritage trails in Queensland. It's an absolute dream for canoe and kayaking enthusiasts with trails along the Ipswich reaches of the Brisbane and Bremer River, is home to Championship Golf Courses and Australia’s premier drag racing park - Willowbank.

Do you prefer a slower pace? If so, then let the history and culture of the city engage you with its fine collection architecture or uncover the spirit of Ipswich in our exceptional regional art gallery. Ipswich is also notorious for its urban extravagances. Getaway for a romance and indulgent weekend at one of boutique bed and breakfasts, go hot air ballooning, visit our quant country markets or pamper yourself and taste some of the finest wines in Queensland - all right on Ipswich's doorstep.

Put this together with our beautiful climate, excellent location, affordable living options, easy access to some of the best schools and universities in Queensland, health and medical facilities, shopping, dining and entertainment - you're sure to be living well in Ipswich.

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• Brookwater is a premier golf community.
• Greater Springfield a city centre within Ipswich, located 25 minutes from the CBD.
• Ipswich Art Gallery is considered to be one of the best regional galleries in Australia.
• Ipswich Central is the destination of choice for shopping, recreation, leisure and business.
• Ipswich Centre Strategy The strategy strives to maintain the rich cultural heritage of Ipswich and build on its current strengths whilst identifying a range of actions to ensure sustainable growth in the area.
• Ipswich City Council can provide with all types of information from events, attractions, parks, walking trails, libraries and other general community services.
• Ripley Valley a future city centre planned and currently under development.
• Study Ipswich, Queensland network has been established to provide collaborative opportunities to further promote and enhance the educational facilities offered in the region locally, nationally and internationally.
• The Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Regional Plan identifies planning ahead of the City's anticipated population boom. Ipswich's current population of 150 000 is expected to double to 318 000 by 2026.
• The University of Queensland is UQ's newest campus. Opening in February 1999, the campus offers cutting-edge programs in a modern, purpose built environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
• The University of Southern Queensland was opened in March 2006 and continues to grow and builds its reputation as a leading educator.