The region is located just 40 minutes west of the Brisbane CBD and is definitely a stand-alone city in its own right. Recent growth has seen move and more residents move to Ipswich but commute into Brisbane city for work. Originally a town with relatively affordable housing, Ipswich has welcomed families who have dreamed of owning their own home for many years.
Governments at many levels have relocated some departments to Ipswich, bringing with it some new residents who now call Ipswich home.
Many wonderful cafes have appeared at the top end of Brisbane Street, Ipswich which is a perfect match for the local area – a place that is now starting to grow it’s own personality and flair.
The resident’s shopping needs are meet with many local stores providing all of the necessary items. The Riverlink shopping complex, along with Town Square Redbank Plains, with department stores, supermarkets, speciality stores and some outlet shopping, provides a central shopping experience for the city.
Due to its working class history, Ipswich was once overlooked as an option for family living. In recent years, it is now being rediscovered by keen home buyers and renters, who are keen to snap up the distinctive local Queenslanders and cottages that fill the hills and roads around the central business district of Ipswich.