Ipswich (suburb), Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ipswich Ipswich, Queensland
Ipswich Town Hall, 2012
Ipswich Location in Queensland
Population	2,468 (2021 census)
• Density	588/km2 (1,520/sq mi)
Established	1843
Postcode(s)	4305
Elevation	40 m (131 ft)
Area	4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	39 km (24 mi) SW of Brisbane 80 km (50 mi) E of Toowoomba
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Ipswich: Woodend North Ipswich East Ipswich West Ipswich Ipswich Newtown Eastern Heights One Mile Churchill Raceview

Ipswich Central is the main suburb of Ipswich in Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 2,468 people lived here.

Geography of Ipswich

Limestone Street, 2015

This suburb is located right on the Bremer River.

Ipswich has several different areas. The main business area is in the north. The Bremer River forms its northern edge.

Limestone Hill and its parklands are to the east. Denmark Hill is to the west. It has nice homes and a conservation park. The southern part of Ipswich has hospitals, schools, and homes.

The main shopping area is around Brisbane and Limestone Streets. It includes the Ipswich Mall. Here you will find supermarkets and big chain stores. There are also many specialty shops and government offices. Parking usually requires meters during business hours.

History of Ipswich

In 1860, a Baptist Church opened in Ipswich. A new Baptist church building started being built in 1876. It opened in June 1877.

Ipswich Girls Grammar School opened its doors on 1 February 1892.

People Living in Ipswich

In 2016, Ipswich had a population of 2,459 people.

By 2021, the population of Ipswich grew slightly to 2,468 people.

Transport in Ipswich

There are many ways to get around Ipswich. You can use trains or buses.

Local Transport

• Trains: The Queensland Rail Citytrain network offers regular services. You can travel from Ipswich railway station to Brisbane. Trains also go to Brisbane Airport and other suburbs.
• Buses: Westside Buslines is the main bus company in Ipswich. Their buses connect all parts of town to the Ipswich city centre. They also go to Redbank, Springfield, or Forest Lake in Brisbane.
• Other Buses: Southern Cross Citilink buses run between Ipswich and Indooroopilly. Queensland Rail also has buses that go to Gatton, Helidon, and other nearby towns. An Airport Express Bus goes from Ipswich to Brisbane Airport regularly.

Ipswich also has direct access to major roads. These include the Ipswich Motorway to Brisbane. The Cunningham Highway links to Warwick. The Warrego Highway goes to Toowoomba. The Centenary Highway connects Springfield to Brisbane.

Long Distance Transport

• Trains: The Westlander train passes through Ipswich Station twice a week. It travels to Toowoomba and Charleville.
• Coaches: Greyhound Australia coaches offer daily direct services. You can travel to Toowoomba, Mount Isa, Charleville, and Sydney. These coaches leave from the Ipswich Transit Centre.
• Crisps Coaches: These coaches offer daily direct services. They travel to and from Warwick and Stanthorpe.

Education in Ipswich

Ipswich has many schools for students of all ages.

• Ipswich Central State School is a government primary school. It teaches children from early childhood up to Year 6.
• Ipswich Special School is a special school. It teaches students from early childhood up to Year 12.
• Bremer State High School is a government secondary school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12.
• Ipswich Flexible Learning Centre is a Catholic secondary school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12.
• Ipswich Girls' Grammar School is a private school. It teaches students from Prep (kindergarten) up to Year 12.

The University of Southern Queensland also has a campus in Ipswich.

Libraries in Ipswich

The Ipswich Council runs the Ipswich Central Library. It is located at 40 South Street. The library first opened in 1994. It was updated and improved in 2017.

Parks and Sports in Ipswich

Ipswich has many great places for outdoor activities and sports.

• Queens Park
• Limestone Park (for AFL, running, cycling, and netball)
• Sandy Gallop Golf Course
• BMX track
• Denmark Hill Conservation Park
• Ipswich Show Ground (which includes an indoor sports centre)

Places of Worship in Ipswich

Uniting Church Central Memorial Hall, 2015

Ipswich has many different churches and places of worship.

• St Mary's Catholic Church, Elizabeth Street
• St Paul's Anglican Church, Brisbane Street
• Calvary Baptist Church, Chermside Street
• Uniting Church, Ellenborough Street
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, cnr Hunter and Haig Streets
• The Salvation Army, South Street
• Jehovah's Witnesses, Salisbury Street
• St John's Lutheran Church, Roderick Street
• Centro Church, Pring Street

Images for kids

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  Keiraville is a typical late 19th century detached house

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  View across Queens Park from Limestone Hill Lookout, 2015

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  The Flour Mill was built at the turn of the last century