71% of residents selected ‘Feeling safe’ as an important attribute when considering what makes somewhere a good place to live, making it the 1st most important liveability aspect for Ipswich residents overall. Residents rated their experience of ‘Feeling safe’ in their local area 5.1 out of 10, on average, making it the 11th most positively experienced attribute of 16. In comparison to Australia: 2023, residents of Ipswich placed greater importance on Feeling safe and reported worse local area experiences.
