Caboolture vs Ipswich

Caboolture and Ipswich are two large areas in Queensland that differ mainly in how easy it is to get around without a car. Ipswich is much more walkable, with 53.9% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed compared to 42.8% in Caboolture. This is seen in the local amenities too, as Ipswich has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school (68.6% versus 49.2%) and public transport (71.1% versus 60.5%). Ipswich also has a larger First Nations population, with 12,504 people compared to 9,912 in Caboolture.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, with their general layout and access to services remaining comparable. They are alike in a few key ways, such as the share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is about 53% for both. First Nations household incomes are also very similar, sitting at $1,491 in Caboolture and $1,553 in Ipswich.