Division 4 amalgamates both rural and urban suburbs and contains areas with significant projected growth, such as Marburg and Rosewood. The division covers a geographic catchment of 34,225 ha (342 km2).
The division is oriented in a west-east direction and includes the suburbs of Amberley, Ashwell, Barellan Point, Blacksoil, Brassall, Churchill, Chuwar, Haigslea, Ironbark, Karalee, Karrabin, Lanefield, Marburg, Moores Pocket, Mount Marrow, Muirlea, North Ipswich, North Tivoli, Pine Mountain, Rosewood, Tallegalla, Thagoona, The Bluff, Tivoli, Walloon, Woolshed, Wulkuraka (north of the railway line), and Yamanto.
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Division 4 Councillors
Cr Jim Madden
- Phone: 07 3810 7879
- Mobile: 0473 817 630
- jim.madden@ipswich.qld.gov.au
- PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305
- 1 Nicholas Street
Councillor Jim Madden was born and raised in Ipswich.
His connection with the Ipswich area stretches back five generations to when his ancestors came to Queensland from Ireland in 1863.
Cr Madden holds a Degree in Applied Science (Horticulture) and a Graduate Degree in Agriculture (Plant Protection) and worked as an agronomist before later studying a Bachelor of Laws.
Cr Madden has previously served as a Councillor of the Somerset Regional Council from 2012 to 2015.
He was elected to the Queensland Parliament in 2015, serving as Member for Ipswich West until 2024 when he was elected as Division 4 Councillor for the City of Ipswich.
Find out more about your Division 4 Councillor, Jim Madden
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Cr David Cullen
- Phone: 07 3810 7665
- david.cullen@ipswich.qld.gov.au
- PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305
- 1 Nicholas Street
Councillor David Cullen has lived in Ipswich since age 12 and currently resides in Karalee with his family.
Cr Cullen has a long history with operating a fleet of vehicles through his role as Managing Director of Ipswich Pro Drive and transport business Ipswich Car Carriers. He is also part owner of Ace Driving School in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which has a team of more than 30 driving instructors.
Cr Cullen is passionate about road safety, having experienced a serious B-Double crash himself near Gladstone in 2007. He was on the Steering Committee for driver training program Braking the Cycle, funding three cars to help young drivers be better prepared behind the wheel.
Cr Cullen is a member of Ipswich City Rotary Club, Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry and has previously served as president of West Moreton Auto Club.
Cr Cullen has faced many challenges throughout his life. He now regularly shares his success story with local youth in the hope of inspiring them to a successful future.
As an announcer for River 94.9 radio, you will hear Cr Cullen and his colleague Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic live on Saturday mornings with ‘Dave and Nikki’.
Find out more about your Division 4 Councillor, David Cullen