THE Ipswich region is emerging as South East Queensland’s top spot for industrial development, with more future industrial land than Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Moreton Bay combined.

A new report from the Property Council of Australia highlights a shortage of industrial land across Greater Brisbane, with Ipswich holding the largest share of land for future projects.

Mayor Teresa Harding said businesses were choosing Ipswich for its growing population, access to major freight routes and available industrial land.

The local government area already hosts major companies including Coles, Australia Post, L’Oréal, Suntory Oceania, and Bapcor.

Officeworks is the latest, beginning construction of a 77,100 sqm facility at Redbank Motorway Estate, within an hour’s drive of 2.8 million consumers.

Council is also pushing ahead with the Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area, which could create 3,500 full-time jobs in manufacturing, transport, and warehousing.

Cr Harding called on the state government to deliver the infrastructure needed to support the project.

The Property Council’s ‘No Room to Grow – Industrial Land Supply and Vacancy Report’ details the SEQ region’s industrial opportunities.