Ipswich economy is driven by high value industries of manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, education and defence. Ipswich is located in a prime location in South East Queensland, between Gold Coast to the south, Toowoomba to the west, Brisbane to the east, and the Sunshine Coast to the north.

Ipswich economy is driven by high value industries of manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, education and defence. Ipswich is located in a prime location in South East Queensland, between Gold Coast to the south, Toowoomba to the west, Brisbane to the east, and the Sunshine Coast to the north.

Ipswich economy is driven by high value industries of manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, education and defence. Ipswich is located in a prime location in South East Queensland, between Gold Coast to the south, Toowoomba to the west, Brisbane to the east, and the Sunshine Coast to the north.

Ipswich has a long and proud manufacturing history. Today, it has a thriving modern manufacturing industry that provides a significant contribution to the Queensland economy.
Manufacturing alone generated more than half (51%) of the total exports, $3.6 billion, an increase of more than 2,400 full time jobs from 2019/20. This global reach is a recognised strength for the region.

Historically, Ipswich has been famously known as a rail manufacturer. Today however, it is a world-class aerospace and defence centre with a booming food manufacturing hub. Collectively, manufacturing added $1.6 billion in value, an increase of over 14% since the previous year (2019/20).

As the largest industry across the manufacturing sector, food product manufacturing accounts for $2.1 billion in exports, $612 million value added to the economy and 6% of full time jobs. Ipswich is home to JBS Australia's Northern Division headquarters, alongside JBS Australia's Dinmore processing facility, the largest beef processing plant in the southern hemisphere. Its connectivity to major highways and rail ensures access to an extensive network of quality cattle.

Ipswich has established itself as a major production and distribution centre to both national and international food markets. Significant industry opportunities continue to emerge in the region including food packaging and new agritourism developments.

The Ipswich Art Gallery is one of the most visited regional art galleries in Australia, with more than 80,000 visitors a year. The Gallery is a visual arts and social history museum presenting a dynamic program of exhibitions and heritage displays with complementary workshops, performances and an extensive program for children and families. It is the first Gallery in Australia to have a permanent space dedicated and curated solely for children.

Located in a heritage listed building, it includes the magnificent proscenium arch, scissor beam roof and arched windows making the building itself an attraction, a true example of architectural heritage within Ipswich Central.

Ipswich economy is driven by high value industries of manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, education and defence. Ipswich is located in a prime location in South East Queensland, between Gold Coast to the south, Toowoomba to the west, Brisbane to the east, and the Sunshine Coast to the north.

The University of Southern Queensland is where students, researchers, community, and partners access excellence. By offering a mix of open and flexible programs in business, education, law, arts, health, engineering, surveying, agriculture, and sciences (including paramedicine and aviation), the University of Southern Queensland meets the educational needs of students, industries, and the Ipswich community.

Matthew a first-year aviation student at University of Southern Queensland and second-year student Cassie both chose to pursue a career as a pilot. Cassie and Matthew are both pursuing a Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations), one of two undergraduate aviation bachelor degrees available at University of Southern Queensland.
University of Southern Queensland aviation program director Dr. Tarryn Kille said the suite of qualifications at the university were designed to capture strong employability and industry-informed skill requirements of future aviation professionals.

As the largest industry across the manufacturing sector, food product manufacturing accounts for $2.1 billion in exports, $612 million value added to the economy and 6% of full time jobs.

Ipswich is home to JBS Australia's Northern Division headquarters, alongside JBS Australia's Dinmore processing facility, the largest beef processing plant in the southern hemisphere. Its connectivity to major highways and rail ensures access to an extensive network of quality cattle.

Ipswich is home to RAAF Base Amberley, Australia’s largest air force base and is one of the largest employers with approximately 5,000 employees. It is the second largest export industry with a total $1.4 billion, almost one fifth (19.7%) of all exports, this compared with 5.8% across Queensland. Defence has played a pivotal role to the industry and its supply chain with 14% of value added and an increase of $313 million over five years.

TAE Aerospace, a wholly owned Australian company has eleven sites globally with a new Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility. This provides a valuable resource for identifying opportunities and upskilling businesses to meet the expectations of the defence supply chain.

MILVEHCOE is world class $170 million advanced military vehicle manufacturing facility in Australia, an asset of national significance. Rheinmetall Defence Australia is an entity and trusted partner to the Australian Defence Force. It continues to deliver on the $5.2 billion LAND 400 Phase 2 Project, creating jobs both through its facilities and through the local supply chain. Together, they play an important role in boosting Australian’s national defence capability.

Greater Springfield’s Defence Industry Technology and Research Precinct will focus on high technology defence support industries, garnering national and international attention. The Centre and Precinct is a collaboration with industry, academia and government to enhance Australia’s defence industry capabilities. It is a place where Defence support industry players to collaborate, to create the next wave of innovative technologies.

You need only venture 30 minutes from Brisbane to discover Queensland’s time-honoured heritage region, packed with surprising new adventures. It’s where historic homes meet culinary cool. Where the open road leads to beautiful countryside, dotted with unexpected delights.

Craft breweries let off steam in funky laneways near eclectic cafes where you can grab coffee and an epic brekky. Where you can float high above the rolling hills and ranges in a hot air balloon, or see sprawling parks that lead to world class hiking and mountain biking trails.

Where museums mark the time and you can see bands in heritage spaces. Art galleries invite you in, and sculptured gardens in serene spaces offer breathing room. Discover why it’s never felt so young, and why you’ll feel it too!

Investment is critical to transform the 42% or 4.23 million tonnes (2019/20) of Queensland’s waste into an innovative, efficient and sustainable circular economy. This will improve environmental outcomes, residential amenity, economic innovation and provide new employment opportunities.