Centenary Heights
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About Centenary Heights
Centenary Heights is a well-established residential suburb within the City of Toowoomba, Queensland's largest inland city, situated approximately 125 kilometres west of Brisbane on the Darling Downs. The suburb sits at an elevation of 677 metres on the Great Dividing Range, enjoying the temperate climate Toowoomba is celebrated for, and has a population of 6,152 spread across a compact 3.1 square kilometres. With a median household income of around $74,000 per year and a median age of 37, it is a solidly middle-class area with a broad mix of families and long-term residents.
Centenary Heights is anchored by a strong educational precinct, including Centenary Heights State High School, one of Toowoomba's larger secondary institutions. Residents have easy access to Toowoomba's main shopping and commercial strip along Ruthven Street, as well as local parks and the city's recreational facilities. Its central position within Toowoomba, combined with affordable housing and quality schools, makes it a popular choice for families and professionals working across the Darling Downs region.
Centenary Heights falls under postcode 4350 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toowoomba South electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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55 Brisbane Street
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Suites 4 & 5, 1-3 Russell Street
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40 Wirra Wirra Street
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Cnr Glenvale Road and Boundary Street
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246A Herries Street
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60 Ramsay Street
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505 Hume Street
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Rob Street
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154 Stephen Street
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67 Warwick Street
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451 McDougall Street
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Wuth Street
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72 Ruthven Street
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75 McDougall Street
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189 Stenner Street
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224 Glenvale Road
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110 Ruthven Street
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315 Bunker's Hill School Road
Housing 2021 Census
46 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 105
- 2. New Zealand 96
- 3. India 82
- 4. Philippines 68
- 5. Iraq 62
- 6. China 58
- 7. Nepal 41
- 8. South Africa 41
- 9. Sri Lanka 31
- 10. Zimbabwe 29
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)