Brookwater, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brookwater Ipswich, Queensland
Scoparia Drive, 2016
Brookwater Location in Queensland
Postcode(s)	4300
Area	3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.5 km (3 mi) N of Springfield Central 23.0 km (14 mi) ESE of Ipswich CBD 32.9 km (20 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Jordan
Federal Division(s)	Oxley
Suburbs around Brookwater: Bellbird Park Bellbird Park Springfield Augustine Heights Brookwater Springfield Springfield Lakes Springfield Central Springfield

Brookwater is a suburb located in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is an important part of the larger Greater Springfield Development area. In 2021, about 2,902 people called Brookwater home.

Where is Brookwater?

Brookwater is surrounded by several other suburbs. To the north, you'll find Bellbird Park. Augustine Heights is to the west. Springfield is located to the east. And Springfield Central is directly to the south.

A Quick Look at Brookwater's History

Brookwater officially received its name and defined borders in 2003. Just a few years later, in 2006, the Urban Development Institute of Australia recognized Brookwater. They judged it to be the best new residential area built that year.

Learning and Childcare

There are no schools directly within Brookwater itself. However, students have easy access to nearby options.

Primary Schools Near Brookwater

For younger students, the closest government primary schools are:

• Augusta State School in Augustine Heights (to the west)
• Spring Mountain State School in Spring Mountain (to the south-west)

Secondary Schools Near Brookwater

Older students attending government secondary schools can go to:

• Redbank Plains State High School in Redbank Plains (to the west)
• Springfield Central State High School in Springfield Central (to the south)

Childcare Options

For younger children, there is a Goodstart Early Learning childcare centre right in Brookwater.

Health and Shopping

Brookwater has a few important facilities for its residents.

Mater Health Centre

Mater Health Centre Brookwater is a private hospital. It provides healthcare services to the community.

Brookwater Village Shopping Centre

For shopping and dining, residents can visit the Brookwater Village Shopping Centre. It includes a Woolworths supermarket, along with various restaurants and cafés.

Fun and Recreation

Brookwater is known for its beautiful golf course and several parks.

Brookwater Golf and Country Club

The Brookwater Golf and Country Club features an 18-hole golf course. Famous golfer Greg Norman designed this course. It measures about 6,505 meters long. This golf course has been named Queensland's top golf course by Golf Australia Magazine. It has also hosted big golf events like the Isuzu Queensland Open.

Local Parks in Brookwater

There are many parks throughout the suburb where people can relax and play:

• Myrtle Crescent Park
• Oakmont Park
• Oakview Circuit Park
• Opossum Creek Parklands
• Opossum Creek Wildlife Corridor
• Scenic Park

Getting Around Brookwater

Brookwater is well-connected for transport.

Train Travel

The closest train station is Springfield Central railway station. This station is on the Springfield railway line. This line connects to the main Ipswich railway line at Darra.

Major Roads

Several major highways are also nearby. These include the Centenary Highway, the Logan Motorway, and the Ipswich Motorway. They make it easy to travel to other parts of Queensland.