South Toowoomba
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About South Toowoomba
South Toowoomba is a well-established residential suburb situated on the elevated Darling Downs at 636 metres above sea level, forming part of the Toowoomba Regional Council area approximately 130 kilometres west of Brisbane. Home to 5,512 residents across 3.7 square kilometres, the suburb has a settled, family-oriented character with a median age of 36 and predominantly Anglo-Australian heritage. Median weekly household income of $1,354 is in line with regional Queensland norms, and housing consists largely of detached family homes on comfortable blocks.
Residents benefit from easy access to Toowoomba's CBD and its award-winning parks and heritage streetscapes, which have long earned the city its Garden City reputation. South Toowoomba is well-served by local schools, healthcare services, and neighbourhood shopping, while the cooler highland climate offers a refreshing contrast to coastal Queensland's heat and humidity. The suburb appeals to families, retirees, and those seeking affordable regional living with the full amenity of a major inland city close at hand.
South Toowoomba 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
122 state housing + 14 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 194
- 2. England 97
- 3. India 93
- 4. New Zealand 84
- 5. Philippines 62
- 6. Nepal 40
- 7. China 32
- 8. South Africa 29
- 9. Germany 18
- 10. Netherlands 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)