Toowoomba City
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About Toowoomba City
Toowoomba City is the central hub of Toowoomba, Queensland's largest inland city, perched at an elevation of 590 metres on the Great Dividing Range. Located approximately 125 kilometres west of Brisbane, the suburb had a population of around 2,100 at the 2016 Census. It serves as the commercial, cultural, and administrative heart of the Toowoomba region, known for its heritage buildings and the famous Carnival of Flowers held each September.
The CBD precinct features a vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, and cultural venues including the Empire Theatre and Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery. Queens Park and the Japanese Garden are popular green spaces. The area appeals to young professionals, students from nearby University of Southern Queensland, and retirees drawn to the cooler climate. While primarily car-dependent, the suburb benefits from a local bus network and proximity to the new Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport.
Toowoomba City 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
- Multiple TransLink routes — Toowoomba suburbs 15-30 min
- Bus Queensland 900 — Brisbane via Ipswich 2 hr 30 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ No train service. Road access via Warrego Highway or Toowoomba Second Range Crossing.
As the city centre, most daily errands can be done on foot with shops, services, and dining concentrated along Ruthven and Margaret Streets.
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
57 state housing + 11 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 101
- 2. England 45
- 3. New Zealand 38
- 4. India 21
- 5. China 19
- 6. Germany 11
- 7. Sri Lanka 10
- 8. Nepal 9
- 9. Taiwan 9
- 10. United States 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)