G O L D C O A S T • I P S W I C H • M A C K AY
IPSWICH OUTLOOK
APRIL 2020
Ipswich is centrally located in booming south east Queensland, with the state’s capital Brisbane to the east, and numerous rural and agricultural hubs to the west. The city is ideally positioned on the national road network; just 40 minutes drive from burgeoning Brisbane and an hour’s drive from the beautiful Gold Coast.
In 2019 there were over 1.6 million visitors to the region,
Ipswich is Queensland’s oldest provincial city and has a rich history, renowned for its architectural, natural and cultural heritage. It also offers all the modern facilities and attractions of a progressive city, and is an exciting place to live, work, invest and visit.
in Australia, with a youthful demographic and
an increase of around 35% or 400,000 visitors since the first Ipswich Destination Management Plan was established in 2015. The city has one of the fastest growing populations affordable housing. Ipswich plays a key role in the State Government’s strategy to direct population growth away from the coast – making it the ideal place to invest.
LOCATION: Ideally positioned on the national
PROPERTY PRICE GROWTH: Redbank Plains
RAPID DEVELOPMENT: Major features in
Coast to the south, and the agricultural hubs of
suburb in Ipswich, with the latest reports
line, expansion of the University of Southern
road network with Brisbane to the east, the Gold Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys to the west. SPRINGFIELD: The award-winning
Springfield master planned community is located in Ipswich.
has topped the list for the fastest growing
suggesting 21,520 people call the suburb
home, the median house price at $420,000.
the area include a new hospital, new railway
Queensland, Amberley RAAF base expansion and extensive road infrastructure projects.
RENTAL GROWTH: If you are looking for
an investment property, consider houses in
Redbank Plains rent out for $345 PW with an annual rental yield of 5.7.
T H E R E A R E M A N Y G R E AT R E A S O N S TO I N V E S T I N I P S W I C H : Ipswich is the fastest growing city in Queensland, with the population estimated to increase from 200,000 to almost 500,000 over the next 25 years.
Ipswich is directly connected to six major highways, rail, an intermodal transport hub, three airports and the Port of Brisbane, including A and B-double access and direct high voltage links to power stations.
Queensland’s economy, along with industry and population growth patterns, has created a unique opportunity for the City of Ipswich to service South East Queensland supply chains.
Ipswich has competitive startup cost advantages and access to plentiful light and heavy industrial land to suit any enterprise.
South East Queensland is forecast to create 783,000 jobs, with Ipswich set to gain a large share of job growth, especially in manufacturing.
Master planned communities like Springfield and Ripley Valley are creating jobs and Ipswich is set to become a globally connected city of the future.