North Ipswich, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Ipswich Ipswich, Queensland
Bremer River, 2015
North Ipswich Location in Queensland
Population	4,527 (2021 census)
• Density	1,078/km2 (2,790/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4305
Area	4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.2 km (3 mi) N of Ipswich 41.5 km (26 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich West
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around North Ipswich: Muirlea Chuwar Tivoli Brassall North Ipswich Tivoli Woodend Ipswich Basin Pocket East Ipswich

North Ipswich is a suburb located in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 4,527 people lived here. A smaller area called Raymonds Hill is also part of North Ipswich.

Exploring North Ipswich's Location

North Ipswich sits right next to the Bremer River on its southern side. A major road, the Warrego Highway, runs through the northern part of the suburb. Other important roads like Mount Crosby Road and Ipswich–Warrego Highway Connection Road also pass through.

Raymonds Hill: A Local Landmark

Near the middle of North Ipswich, you'll find Raymonds Hill. This hill is named after early landowners, J & R Raymond. The top of Raymonds Hill is about 63 meters (207 feet) above sea level.

A Look Back: North Ipswich's History

North Ipswich got its name because it's directly north of the main Ipswich area, across the Bremer River. This suburb is famous for being the original home of Queensland Rail.

The Birthplace of Queensland Rail

The first site for Queensland Rail is now where the Riverlink shopping centre stands. Today, the railway's history is celebrated at the Workshops Rail Museum in North Ipswich. Many old houses in the area, especially workers' cottages, show the suburb's strong connection to the railway.

North Ipswich State School

Schools and Churches Through Time

Ipswich North State School first opened its doors on 5 July 1867. Boys and girls were taught in separate rooms back then. For a while, it even split into two schools, but they joined back together in 1934.

A United Methodist Free Church opened in Canning Street in 1868. Later, in 1873, it moved to a more central spot in Ipswich. An Anglican church also opened in North Ipswich around 1888-1889. St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school, welcomed its first students on 13 August 1913.

Land Development and Growth

In the early 1900s, land in North Ipswich was sold off for new homes. Areas like the "Railway Workshops Estate" and "New Workshops Estate" were created. These sales helped the suburb grow as more people came to work at the railway workshops.

Who Lives in North Ipswich?

The number of people living in North Ipswich has stayed quite steady over the years.

• In 2011, there were 4,587 people.
• In 2016, the population was 4,515.
• By 2021, North Ipswich had a population of 4,527 people.

Learning in North Ipswich

North Ipswich has two primary schools that help young students learn and grow.

Ipswich North State School, 2015

Ipswich North State School

Ipswich North State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 9 Fitzgibbon Street. In 2017, the school had 267 students.

St Joseph's School

St Joseph's School is a Catholic primary school, also for Prep to Year 6 students. You can find it at 42 Pine Mountain Road. In 2017, St Joseph's had 382 students.

There are no high schools directly in North Ipswich. Students usually attend Ipswich State High School in the nearby suburb of Brassall.

Important Monuments in North Ipswich

North Ipswich is home to several important monuments that tell stories of the past.

• James Sangster Memorial: This monument in Browns Park remembers Constable James Sangster. He drowned in the Brisbane River in 1893 while trying to save a family during a flood. It was the first police monument paid for by the public.
• Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial: This large monument is located within the grounds of the North Ipswich Railway Workshops. It honors those who served in World War I.

Heritage-Listed Sites

North Ipswich has many places that are protected because of their historical importance. These are called heritage-listed sites.

Images for kids

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  Mihi Creek Complex, 2015