Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)
QLD 4305 • Queensland
About Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld)
Newtown is a well-established residential suburb in the city of Ipswich, Queensland, situated approximately 40 kilometres west of Brisbane's CBD in the Ipswich local government area. The 2021 Census counted 10,039 residents, with a median taxable income of around $48,214 per year, and the suburb shows a notable female-majority population (52.9%), suggesting a community of established families, older residents, and singles who value Ipswich's relative affordability compared to inner Brisbane. Newtown sits close to the Ipswich CBD, giving residents easy access to public transport, healthcare, and retail services.
The suburb benefits from proximity to Ipswich's growing retail and dining precinct, as well as access to multiple schooling options within the postcode area including Ipswich Grammar School, Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, and several government primary schools. Local parks and reserves provide recreational space for families, while the nearby Nicholas Street Precinct offers shopping and entertainment in the Ipswich CBD. Newtown's central location within Ipswich and its mix of older character homes and newer dwellings make it a practical, affordable choice for families and working professionals commuting to both Ipswich and Brisbane.
Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) falls under postcode 4305 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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56 Hunter Street
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Pine Mountain Road
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Warwick Road
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81 Rawlings Road
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Jacaranda Street
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Cnr Queen Victoria Parade & Chermside Road
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133 Warwick Rd
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Griffith Road
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Darling Street
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2a Milford Street
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8 Keswick Road
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24 Old Toowoomba Road
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17 Lowry Street
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Downs Street
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126 Cascade Street
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Cribb Street
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One Mile