Harristown
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About Harristown
Harristown is a well-established residential suburb on the western side of Toowoomba, Queensland's largest inland city, situated on the Darling Downs at an elevation of 668 metres above sea level within the Toowoomba Regional Council area. With a population of 9,081 and a median age of 38, the suburb has a settled, predominantly Anglo-Australian community with strong English, Australian, and Irish ancestries, alongside a notable Indigenous population. Median household income of around $1,158 per week reflects its working and middle-class character, with a mix of older established homes and more affordable housing options.
Harristown residents benefit from Toowoomba's comprehensive range of services, including proximity to the city centre, established schools, medical facilities, and local retail along key arterial roads. The suburb has a notably older age profile, with a significant proportion of retirees and long-term residents contributing to a strong sense of community. Toowoomba's reputation as the 'Garden City,' known for its tree-lined streets and the annual Carnival of Flowers, adds to Harristown's quiet, liveable appeal on the edge of the Great Dividing Range.
Harristown 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
121 state housing + 63 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. Iraq 304
- 2. England 140
- 3. New Zealand 123
- 4. Philippines 110
- 5. India 98
- 6. Nepal 36
- 7. Afghanistan 31
- 8. Zimbabwe 31
- 9. Papua New Guinea 27
- 10. South Africa 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)