[1] Based on a new Australian Bureau of Statistics study, Ipswich was considered as one of the top 20% of Australian regions that have a divergent industry in 2011.
[2] The study revealed that Ipswich is the 14th most diverse region in terms of employment and its manufacturing industry hitting 16,679 workers.
[3] Most of the residents are working in health care and social assistance, retail trade and public administration and safety sectors, while only a few are employed in the IT sector.
Source: http://www.qt.com.au/news/study-finds-diverse-mix-of-jobs-in-ipswich-region/2503018/