Ipswich, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ipswich, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Ipswich |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.62331 |
| Longitude | 152.76056 |
| Population | 2,958 |
| Density | 699.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 4305 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 31 km west-southwest |
Ipswich is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,958. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 699.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 31 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Ipswich is located at 27.6233°S, 152.7606°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4305.
Ipswich, a place where the rich red earth meets a sky often painted in hues of ochre and soft lavender, unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle rises and the steady, unhurried flow of the Bremer River. It lies 20.2 km west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 269°T), and is situated 9.6 km west-north-west of Redbank Plains. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle warmth, a lingering caress from the Queensland sun, and a quiet stillness that invites contemplation. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery layers, stand sentinel over sprawling suburban blocks, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, while the distant hum of traffic serves as a constant reminder of the life that pulses beneath this peaceful surface.
The story of Ipswich is etched into its very foundations, a narrative of ambition and resilience that began with its establishment as a coal-mining centre. For generations, this industry was the lifeblood of Ipswich, its fortunes tied to the dark veins beneath the earth, a history still visible in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. Later, a diverse agricultural hinterland, rich with fruit orchards and dairy farms, flourished around the growing urban core, contributing to the local economy with a bounty of fresh produce. Today, Ipswich continues to evolve, its economy diversifying, yet it retains a distinct character, a blend of its pioneering past and a forward-looking dynamism, a place where the echoes of its industrial heritage mingle with the present-day thrum of a thriving regional hub.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ipswich, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ipswich, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ipswich includes the postcode (4305), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ipswich is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |