Division 1 is the largest of the four divisions and amalgamates both rural and urban suburbs. The division covers a geographic catchment of 61,148 ha (611 km2) and is oriented in a east-west direction spanning from Grandchester and Mount Mort in the west to Redbank Plains and White Rock in the east.
The suburbs of Division 1 include Blackstone, Calvert, Deebing Heights, Ebenezer, Flinders View, Goolman, Grandchester, Jeebropilly, Lower Mount Walker, Mount Forbes, Mount Mort, Mount Walker West, Mutdapilly, Peak Crossing, Purga, Raceview, Redbank Plains, Ripley, South Ripley, Swanbank, White Rock, and Willowbank.
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Division 1 Councillors
Cr Pye Augustine
- Phone: 07 3810 7986
- Mobile: 0447 265 333
- pye.augustine@ipswich.qld.gov.au
- PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305
- 1 Nicholas Street
Councillor Pye Augustine has been a resident of Ipswich for nearly two decades, residing in the Eastern suburbs of Ipswich. Councillor Augustine is a mother of three adult children.
Cr Augustine has been instrumental in starting up sporting clubs like Springfield United Football Club, which she is a life member, and Western Pride Football Club.
Being part of collaborative projects that can make a difference to our community is very important to Cr Augustine.
Cr Augustine is a proud member of Zonta Ipswich.
Find out more about your Division 1 Councillor, Pye Augustine
Cr Jacob Madsen
- Phone: 07 3810 8191
- jacob.madsen@ipswich.qld.gov.au
- PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305
- 1 Nicholas Street
Councillor Jacob Madsen has lived his entire life in Ipswich, moving between the suburbs of North Ipswich, Wulkuraka, Walloon, Silkstone and Ripley, where he now lives with his family.
Cr Madsen was first elected to Ipswich City Council in 2020, and in March 2022 was appointed Deputy Mayor, becoming the youngest person to serve in this role in Ipswich’s history. Returning in 2024 for a second term, Cr Madsen’s focus is on supporting a growing Ipswich population and ensuring Division 1 communities get the facilities they need.
Cr Madsen holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Arts Degree, majoring in political science and accounting. He is a passionate trade unionist, dedicated to ensuring all Ipswich residents have access to fair and equitable working conditions.
Outside of council, Cr Madsen is an avid sports fan and loves supporting local Ipswich sport.
Find out more about your Division 1 Councillor, Jacob Madsen