Kearneys Spring
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About Kearneys Spring
Kearneys Spring is a thriving residential suburb located 3.6 kilometres south of Toowoomba CBD and about 130 kilometres west of Brisbane on the scenic Darling Downs. With a population of over 9,400 residents and steady growth of 10% between 2016-2021, it attracts a notably young demographic with an average age of 20-39. The suburb spans 6.5 square kilometres and is naturally divided by the wetlands of West Creek, featuring predominantly suburban housing with some grazing land to the south.
The suburb offers excellent amenities with five shopping centres including The Ridge Shopping Centre with Woolworths and ALDI, Toowoomba Plaza, and Uni Plaza opposite the University of Southern Queensland main campus. With 22 parks covering 15% of the area and Highlands Christian College providing local education, Kearneys Spring appeals to families, young professionals, and university students alike. The mix of 53% owner-occupiers and 47% renters reflects its popularity with both established residents and those drawn to nearby tertiary education.
Kearneys Spring 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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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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315 Bunker's Hill School Road
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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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55 Brisbane 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
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 523
- 2. Nepal 260
- 3. Iraq 184
- 4. England 146
- 5. New Zealand 131
- 6. Philippines 113
- 7. China 83
- 8. South Africa 70
- 9. Sri Lanka 66
- 10. Iran 46
- 11. Taiwan 40
- 12. United States 39
- 13. South Korea 37
- 14. Fiji 31
- 15. Malaysia 31
Ancestry 2021 Census
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