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Living in Ipswich Guide

Housing and Rental
Average monthly household rental payment — A$1,324
Average monthly household mortgage payment — A$ 1,706

Economy
Ipswich is one of the fastest-growing cities in Queensland. Since the city is closely situated to three airports, six major highways, rail, and the Port of Brisbane, there is a wide variety of job opportunities that are open for locals and visitors who are planning on moving to Ipswich.

For the past two years, Health Care and Social Assistance has been the largest employer in Ipswich. The industry generated almost 11,000 local jobs in 2018 and 2019. Retail, manufacturing, and education and training are the next largest employers, with each industry generating more than 8000 local jobs.

Education
Ipswich has more than 50 schools. While most of these are government schools, there are also several private, independent, and Catholic schools located in different parts of the area. Ipswich is also home to the University of Southern Queensland, one of Australia’s biggest universities for distance learning. The university does not only offer a wide range of courses and degrees for students, but job opportunities are also available for those who would like to further their careers in the field of teaching.

Leisure and Attraction
The city enjoys a subtropical climate, allowing its residents and visitors to enjoy the city’s long list of heritage-listed sites and historical buildings, as well as its modern shopping centres and well-equipped libraries. Majority of the places and activities in the area are ideal for a get-together with family and friends.

• Movie World
  Warner Bros. Movie World is a popular movie studio theme park located in Gold Coast. Since the park’s theme is based on DC Comics and Warner Bros. properties, it became a favourite destination for both locals and tourists. One of the park’s main attractions is the DC Rivals Hypercoaster; said to be the tallest, longest, and fastest hypercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere. The ride boasts of a height/drop measuring more than 200 feet and speeds reaching up to 155km/h. This allows guests to experience 4.3G forces in a series of twists and turns along the ride’s 1.4km track.
• Dreamworld
  With more than 40 rides and attractions, Dreamworld is the largest theme park in Australia. Dreamworld is not just a theme park. It is also a wildlife conservation park, housing around 500 animals. Upon visiting the park, guests can enjoy a wide variety of themed attractions and rides. In some attractions, lucky guests may get an opportunity for some of the characters of their favourite shows. When you need a break from the thrilling rides, you can always make your way to the Corroboree for more relaxed activities such as fire-making, weapon shaping, and face painting. This is also a great opportunity to enjoy aboriginal music and meet native crocodiles, kangaroos, and koalas.
• The Workshops Rail Museum
  The Workshops Rail Museum features more than around 150 years of rail in Queensland. The museum is situated on what used to be the North Ipswich Railway Workshops or ‘The Workshops’ as it is affectionately known to locals. During the years when The Workshops was active, it was able to produce more than 200 locomotives and has been the centre for rail construction, maintenance, and technology. Re-opened in 2002 as a rail museum, The Workshops features 15 interactive locomotives and restored carriages. Museum visitors also have access to the interactive indoor playground, model railway, and train simulators. It is one of the ideal places to visit if you’re looking for relaxed activities that you can enjoy with the family.
• Queens Park
  Queens Park is one of the oldest parks in Queensland, dating back to the 1860s. It was the first park to be developed in the state and is now a heritage-listed botanical garden/park. One of the monuments in the park was erected in 1864. The park is the perfect location to visit for those who are fond of taking walks and birdwatching. It also has a wide range of family-friendly facilities such as the Bush House, Bush Chapel, and several playgrounds for children. The Japanese-style Nerima Gardens is also located in Queens Park. The heritage-listed Incinerator Theatre is also in the area. You can also visit Queens Park’s Nature Centre to get a close encounter with their furry and adorable animals. It houses bilbies, quolls, and wombats.
• Hidden Vale Adventure Park
  The Hidden Vale Adventure Park or HVAP offers a unique outdoor experience for runners, walkers, and bikers. The park features a trail network measuring more than 110km, great bush scenery, an abandoned light plane, and a close encounter with passing kangaroos. The park is a great location for an outdoor getaway with friends and family. There are available tracks for kids who would like to try their biking skills in the area. If you don’t have a bike, you can rent one once you’ve reached the location. While the park is open every day, the facilities and tracks are sometimes closed for visitor use to accommodate bike races. It would be best to check the park’s schedule before visiting

Originally published at https://whybirds.com.au on December 2, 2020.