nsmith

I have lived in North Ipswich for 2 years now and so far we are pretty happy with it.
There are lots of facilities - schools (public and private), the new Riverlink shopping centre, with medical centre just built, dentists, massage therapy, doctors, car wash, parks (newly refurbished). There are now plenty of places to eat out at the food court and restaurants at Riverlink with rumour saying a few other big name restaurants should be opening there soon.
Most of the houses around here are well kept, range in age from queenslander/colonial style right up to a few rendered brick new ones here and there. Block sizes are usually generous although some poeple are starting to subdivide. But you can still get ones right up to 800-1000m2 + for a reasonable price.

The highway is close by so if you go off peak you can get to Brisbane City in about 40 mins, but on peak may take you up to twice that. But only a stones throw i.e 2 min from Ipswich City which is fastly getting more and more things so trip to Brisbane aren't required that much.
We feel safe here, I leave all the windows open all the time and don't know of anyone having any trouble security wise,

Overall its a great place especially if you have a family, lots going on here and I think in years to come will be the most expensive suburbs in Ipswich. Get in while you can!