Ipswich City Council

Why Do Business in Ipswich?

Ipswich is the fastest growing city in Queensland - as confirmed in reports by the Office of Economic and Statistical Research (OESR).

Oesr Population Growth Highlights and Trends 2012 Oesr Population Growth Highlights and Trends 2012 (PDF, 804 kb) 

Qld Govt Population Projections to 2031 - LGA Areas Qld Govt Population Projections to 2031 - LGA Areas (PDF, 1.3 mb)

 

Economic Profile

Ipswich City Council has undertaken a study to summarise Ipswich's current economic and demographic standing. This report is now available for download in either the full version or the Executive Summary.

Ipswich Economic Profile (Full Report)  Ipswich Economic Profile (Full Report)  (PDF, 747 kb)
Ipswich Economic Profile (Executive Summary Only) Ipswich Economic Profile (Executive Summary Only) (PDF, 149 kb)

If you have difficulty downloading these documents please contact the Office of Economic Development - 07 3810 6938.

For the lastest Western Corridor planning and growth information:

Economic Development Plan 2009-2031

Ipswich City Council has prepared an Economic Development Plan 2009-2031 which provides direction to key stakeholders and partners to support and build Ipswich's economic development for the next 20 years.

This plan focuses on a progam of actions under four themes that will achieve the city's vision for growth:       

  • City Leadership
  • Regional Leadership
  • City Growth
  • City Competitiveness

This plan is available for download in either the full version or the Executive Summary.

Economic Development Plan 2009 - 2031 Economic Development Plan 2009 - 2031 (PDF, 2.2 mb)
Economic Development Plan 2009-2031 Executive Summary Economic Development Plan 2009-2031 Executive Summary (PDF, 2.6 mb)

Skilling Ipswich Program 

The Skilling Ipswich Program is one of 15 lead projects to come from the Economic Development Plan, covering community skilling, industry sector skills strategies, Indigenous employment and expansion of the education and training sectors in the city.

Skilling Ipswich Program Skilling Ipswich Program (PDF, 604 kb)

InfoCity Plan  

The vision for the InfoCity Plan is that Ipswich City will be a leading digital community in Australia. The InfoCity Plan will create a digital innovation community that involves and benefits the wider community and provides the base for innovation and industry leadership in digital technology.

Infocity Plan Infocity Plan (PDF, 547 kb)

Rural Industries Plan 

The Rural Industries Plan supports the development of a vibrant, high value rural industries sector in Ipswich City that adds diversity to the economy, generates tourism and lifestyle benefits and protects and retains good quality agricultural land in the City.

Rural Industries Plan Rural Industries Plan (PDF, 649 kb)
Rural News 2011 Rural News 2011 (PDF, 1001 kb)

Ipswich is strategically positioned in South-East Queensland

  • Centrally located on national road networks
  • 45 minutes drive to downtown Brisbane
  • 60 minutes drive to domestic and international sea and airports
  • Access to the Sunshine and Gold Coasts via the Ipswich and Logan Motorways
  • Electric rail access to Brisbane and the Gold Coast
  • Easy access to capital city facilities

Industry opportunities

The strength of Ipswich's industry base is in its diversity, which provides extensive opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. Ipswich has a diverse economy led by professional services including finance, business, education, health and community providers. Industries well-established in Ipswich include:

  • Aerospace
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Food processing
  • Wine
  • Transport
  • Tourism
  • Motorsport

Extensive employment opportunities

There are many industrial/commercial parks to meet the demands of industry in creating new jobs. A number of these parks are still in the early stages of development and will provide a diverse range of opportunities for businesses.

1.  Aerospace and Defence Support Centre - Amberley (general details) or snapshot of development planned 

2.  Brookwater Office Park

3.  Carole Park Industrial Estate (Synergy Industrial Park)

4.  Citiswich Industrial Park

5.  Ebenezer Industrial Park

6. Parkside Business Precinct

7. Redbank Motorway Estate

8. Swanbank Enterprise Park

9. Springfield Technology Park

10. Goodna Technology Park

11. River Junction

Please ask the Office of Economic Development about the details and status of Westlink Business Park.  

 

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