Ipswich was once the affordable alternative to Brisbane, but with house prices soaring by more than 80 per cent it has left many asking where else they can go to get on the property ladder. Ipswich was once the affordable alternative to Brisbane, but with house prices soaring by more than 80 per cent it has left many asking where else they can go to get on the property ladder. Cost of Living, Housing Construction Industry, State and Territory Elections Latest business news