East Ipswich, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East IpswichIpswich, Queensland |
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 East Ipswich
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 2,321 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,370/km2 (3,500/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4305 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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East Ipswich is a suburb where people live, located in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 2,321 people called East Ipswich home.
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What is East Ipswich Like?
East Ipswich is one of the older areas in the city. You'll find many traditional houses made of wood or fibro. There are also some larger, older homes with special history. Newer townhouses and apartments have been built too.
Where is East Ipswich Located?
The suburb is surrounded by the Bremer River to the north and west. A small area called Basin Pocket splits the river here. To the south, you'll find Brisbane Road. This is a main road that connects the city to the Ipswich Motorway.
Getting Around East Ipswich
A railway line, called the Main Line, runs through East Ipswich. It goes from Ipswich in the east to Booval in the west. The suburb has its own train stop, the East Ipswich railway station. This station helps people travel to Brisbane, Ipswich, and Rosewood.
You can find some local shops on Jacaranda Street. These shops offer basic things you might need. There are also several restaurants along Brisbane Road where you can grab a bite to eat.
A Look at East Ipswich History
East Ipswich has an interesting past with new buildings and communities forming over the years.
Early Church in East Ipswich
On June 12, 1949, a church called the Apostolic Church officially opened in East Ipswich. Nearly 1,000 people came to the opening ceremony. This was the first church of its kind in Ipswich. Interestingly, the church building was first built in Waterford. It was then taken apart and rebuilt in East Ipswich by volunteers.
Ipswich East State School Opens
Ipswich East State School welcomed its first students on January 28, 1958. It started with 166 students, and by the end of that year, 235 students were attending. Today, it's a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.
Changes to Local Churches
In August 1980, the East Ipswich Uniting Church joined with another church. Its members became part of the Trinity Uniting Church in North Booval.
Education in East Ipswich
East Ipswich is home to a primary school and a special learning center.
Primary School
Ipswich East State School is located at 18-24 Jacaranda Street. It's a government school for boys and girls from Prep to Year 6. In 2017, the school had 373 students. It also offers a special education program to help all students learn.
Learning Centre
The Ipswich Positive Learning Centre is at 12 Blackwood Street. This school is for specific purposes and teaches students from Year 5 to Year 10.
Secondary Schools Nearby
There isn't a general high school right in East Ipswich. Students usually go to Bremer State High School in Ipswich or Bundamba State Secondary College in Bundamba.
Sports and Recreation
East Ipswich has several places for sports and fun activities:
- A field used for hockey and other mixed sports.
- A Vigoro ground, which hosts seasonal competitions for this bat-and-ball game.
- The West End Rugby league Football Club, where local rugby league teams play.
- The Ipswich United Services Bowls Club, a place for lawn bowls.
Places of Worship
The Apostolic Church is located at 25 Kendall Street in East Ipswich.
Historic Places
East Ipswich has some buildings and sites that are listed as heritage places. This means they are important to the area's history and are protected. One example is:
- Kyeewa at 1 York Street, which was built around 1890.
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