Ipswich
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 ideally positioned 40 minutes drive from Brisbane and an hours drive from the Gold Coast. The Queensland Government has allocated $134 billion in infrastructure investment to support the population boom. These major projects are expected to support over 900,000 jobs through to 2031 with Ipswich set to gain a large share of job growth, especially in manufacturing. With competitive startup cost advantages and access to plentiful light and heavy industrial land, Ipswich is set to suit any enterprise. Ipswich is directly connected to six major highways, rail, intermodal transport hub, three airports, and the Port of Brisbane. This city is a high-demand market that is home to a growing community of residents.
Why Ipswich?
Ipswich is a fast-growing city in Queensland and is planned to grow by 150% between 2019 and 2041. The region will need nearly 6000 new homes per year to meet demand. Ipswich currently holds a vacancy rate of under 2% and an employment boom is occurring with major projects in construction, military, infrastructure, food processing, logistics, and distribution which will see Ipswich gain an additional 18,200 jobs by 2023.
Infrastructure
Faster Rail Program Ipswich CBD to Brisbane CBD $1.7 Billion
Faster Rail Network from Ipswich to Toowoomba $3.4 Billion
Motorway Upgrade Projects $1.1 Billion
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade Projects $1.9 Billion
Warrego Highway Upgrade Projects: Ipswich $1.88 Billion
Logan Motorway Upgrade Project: Ipswich Motorway $1.2 Billion
Ipswich to Springfield Rail Line $500 Million
Amberley Aerospace Park and RAAF Base Expansion $1.1 Billion
Ipswich Hospital Expansion $128 Million
Mater Private Hospital: Ipswich $85 Million
13 New Schools from 2015-2026 $315 Million
Redevelopment of the Ipswich CBD $150 Million