Ipswich City Council is the local government authority for the City of Ipswich, Queensland’s oldest provincial city and one of Australia’s fastest growing and most vibrant regions.

Council’s strategic leadership is provided by an elected mayor and eight councillors who serve to deliver transparent, accountable and effective local governance to the city.

Council’s daily operational work is carried out by over1,200 dedicated and skilled council employees working across a variety of specialist teams and locations.

Council provides a range of valued services and programs which impact the daily lives of Ipswich residents and ratepayers. These include:

providing and maintaining local parks
providing and maintaining local roads, footpaths, bikeways and other infrastructure

library services
domestic waste services
funding assistance for local community, art and cultural activities
protecting and preserving the natural environment
managing planning and development
encouraging regional economic investment, development and activity
emergency management
community safety activities

Discover Ipswich

Welcome to Ipswich, South-East Queensland's vibrant centre of booming growth and the world's most liveable mid-sized city.

In the midst of our city's rapidly expanding population and economy, Ipswich maintains its unique 'village style' character. This, together with an impressive array of tourism experiences and attractions, is what brings over a million visitors to Ipswich each year.

Just 40 minutes from Brisbane's city centre or an hour from the Gold Coast, Ipswich is idea for a day trip or short break. So come and visit us and enjoy the hospitality of our people and the many special volunteers who support our city so generously.

Enjoy Ipswich!

Libraries, Swim Centres & Parks

Ipswich Library
Redbank Plaza Library Redbank Plains Library Bundamba Swim Centre
Rosewood Swim Centre
Leichhardt Swim Centre (Heated)
Goodna Aquatic Centre (Heated, 25m)
River Heart Parkland
River Heart Parkland: is located along a section of the Bremer River, between the road and rail bridges (Bremer Street) opposite Ipswich Central.

Bentonite Resources Pty Ltd