39% of residents selected ‘A diverse range of shopping, leisure and dining experiences’ as an important attribute when considering what makes somewhere a good place to live, making it the 5th most important liveability aspect for Ipswich residents overall. Residents rated their experience of ‘A diverse range of shopping, leisure and dining experiences’ in their local area 5.2 out of 10, on average, making it the 10th most positively experienced attribute of 16. In comparison to Australia: 2023, residents of Ipswich placed greater importance on Shopping, leisure and dining experiences and reported worse local area experiences. In comparison to May 2022, residents of Ipswich placed less importance on Shopping, leisure and dining experiences.