Ipswich City Council
Ipswich City Council ranks 13th of 14 Queensland councils of 80,000 residents and above on Sustainability and 7th of 14 on Core Operations.
"Queensland's heritage city — colonial architecture and western corridor growth"
See where Ipswich City Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · minimum-grant council · Pop. 268,272
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 13th of 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 7th of 14 largest councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 15/100 |
| Core Operations | 54/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 80,000 residents and above, Ipswich ranks 13th of 14 on Sustainability and 7th of 14 on Core Operations. Queensland publishes no Community Services data and only one amenity measure, so those two dimensions are not scored here and no overall score is calculated.
What Makes This Place Unique
Queensland's heritage city — colonial architecture and western corridor growth
Ipswich is one of Queensland's oldest cities with significant heritage architecture.
Known For
- Heritage architecture — Queensland's finest collection
- RAAF Base Amberley
- Queens Park
- Springfield master-planned community
Living Here
Heritage character and affordability within commuting distance of Brisbane.
Hidden Gem
Ipswich heritage trail — Queensland's finest colonial timber architecture.