- Source: Willowbank, Queensland
Willowbank is a rural locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Willowbank had a population of 1,351 people.
Geography
The Cunningham Highway passes through the suburb from north to south.
Both the Willowbank Raceway and Queensland Raceway are located in the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct at Willowbank.
History
The name was introduced when "Willowbank Estate" was advertised for sale in February 1887.
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Willowbank had a population of 1,315 people.
In the 2021 census, Willowbank had a population of 1,351 people.
Education
There are no schools in Willowbank. The nearest government primary schools are Amberley District State School in Yamanto to the north-east and Mutdapilly State School in Mutdapilly to the south. The nearest government secondary schools are Bremer State High School in Ipswich CBD to the north-east and Rosewood State High School in Rosewood to the north-west.
Amenities
The Ipswich City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service which visits Heit Park in Heit Street (27.65768°S 152.69306°E / -27.65768; 152.69306 (Heit Park mobile library stop)).
Facilities
Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery is at 12 Anderson Day Drive (27.6805°S 152.6891°E / -27.6805; 152.6891 (Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery)). It is the main cemetery of the City of Ipswich providing lawn burials, columbarium walls and scattering gardens for cremated remains.
Attractions
The Ipswich Motorsport Precinct at 102 Champions Way. It consists of:
Events
In June each year, the Willowbank Raceway holds the Winternationals, the largest drag racing event outside the United States.
References
External links
"Willowbank". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.