Ashwell
QLD 4340 • Queensland
About Ashwell
Ashwell is a small rural locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 49 kilometres west-southwest of Brisbane and within a short drive of the historic town of Rosewood. Covering around 7.5 square kilometres, the locality is part of the broader Ipswich local government area and falls within the federal electorate of Wright. With a 2021 Census population of 97, Ashwell is a tightly settled rural community of around 32 dwellings, and the area is earmarked to retain its rural character with no urban development proposed.
The locality sits close to the Bremer River corridor and reflects the agricultural heritage of the Ipswich region, where farming, grazing, and small acreage lifestyle properties are common. Rosewood, the nearest town, provides residents with access to a supermarket, primary and secondary schools, and the Rosewood railway station on the Ipswich/Rosewood TransLink line — offering a direct connection to Ipswich and Brisbane. Ashwell appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the western edge of Greater Brisbane, with good rail access via Rosewood and a peaceful community atmosphere characteristic of the Scenic Rim fringe.
Ashwell falls under postcode 4340 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Bus Queensland (limited) — Rosewood / Ipswich approx. 10 min to Rosewood; 40 min to Ipswich
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Rosewood station is the nearest rail hub; Ipswich CBD is approx. 30 min west by car
A private vehicle is required for virtually all daily needs; residents travel to Rosewood for shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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35 Reinke Road
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School Road
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46 Lanefield Road
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School Street
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12 Matthew Street
