Mount Lofty
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About Mount Lofty
Mount Lofty is an established residential suburb of Toowoomba, situated approximately 4 kilometres north-east of the Toowoomba city centre within the Toowoomba Regional Council area. Perched at an elevation of 508 metres on the Darling Downs, the suburb has a population of 3,825 and sits amid Toowoomba's leafy residential belt. The median household income of around $2,002 per week reflects a comfortable, mixed demographic of families, retirees, and working professionals, with housing spanning a mix of period homes and established post-war residences on generous blocks.
Residents of Mount Lofty enjoy proximity to Toowoomba's well-regarded schooling options, including several independent and Catholic schools nearby, making it a popular choice for families. The suburb benefits from a quiet, established character with tree-lined streets and easy access to Toowoomba's broader shopping and dining precinct along Margaret and Ruthven Streets. Toowoomba's famous Carnival of Flowers and its network of public parks and gardens are within easy reach, adding to the suburb's appeal as a relaxed yet connected place to live.
Mount Lofty falls under postcode 4350 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toowoomba North electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Toowoomba Regional Council TransLink bus services — Toowoomba City Centre 10-20 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warrego Highway (A2) connects to Brisbane; Toowoomba Second Range Crossing improves freight access
Most daily errands require a car, though some local shops and schools are accessible on foot from parts of the suburb
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
6 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 100
- 2. New Zealand 62
- 3. South Africa 46
- 4. Iraq 45
- 5. India 23
- 6. United States 22
- 7. Zimbabwe 19
- 8. Papua New Guinea 17
- 9. Germany 16
- 10. Netherlands 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)