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Ipswich flood & bushfire risk

Of Ipswich’s 2,908 mapped properties, 18.8% are in a council-mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.

18.8%
In a flood area
0%
In a bushfire area
2,908
Mapped properties
Risk varies property by property. Check a specific Ipswich address:

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Zoning in Ipswich

Ipswich is mostly residential. The most common zones:

Residential19% of properties

Character / infill residential — older-style homes, with some infill like townhouses or duplexes allowed.

Council zone: Character Housing Mixed Density

Centre / commercial19% of properties

Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.

Council zone: CBD Primary Retail

Centre / commercial17% of properties

Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.

Council zone: CBD Primary Commercial

School catchments in Ipswich

Ipswich can span more than one catchment — check a specific address above for the exact school.

Figures are the share of mapped addresses in Ipswich that fall within council flood/bushfire overlays — indicative only, verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF.