Newtown (Ipswich) flood risk
Of Newtown (Ipswich)’s 706 mapped properties, 2% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Newtown (Ipswich)’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Check a specific Newtown (Ipswich) address
Risk varies property by property.
Hazard exposure
Where the hazards are in Newtown (Ipswich)
Flood and bushfire areas across Newtown (Ipswich). Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Newtown (Ipswich)
Newtown (Ipswich) sits in the Ipswich police division, which recorded 8,294 reported offences in the 12 months to Jul 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 8,294 total. Figures are for the whole Ipswich police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Newtown (Ipswich)
Newtown (Ipswich) is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: Character Housing Low Density
Character / infill residential — older-style homes, with some infill like townhouses or duplexes allowed.
Zone: Character Mixed Use
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: Residential Low Density
School catchments in Newtown (Ipswich)
Newtown (Ipswich) can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Newtown (Ipswich)
Ipswich council approved 3,522 new dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Ipswich council area (not just Newtown (Ipswich)). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in Ipswich
Compare Newtown (Ipswich) with the rest of the council area, largest first.
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.