Crows Nest at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
2,812
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Crows Nest.
The postcode for Crows Nest is 4355 (QLD).
Crows Nest (4355) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Crows Nest has roughly 2,812 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Crows Nest scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crows Nest's population at 2,812, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,812
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$268/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,812
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Toowoomba Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
26,795
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Crows Nest.
Local schools for Crows Nest
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Government School Catchment
Crow's Nest State School
Geham State School
Haden State School
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Frequently asked
About Crows Nest.
- What is the Crows Nest postcode?
- Crows Nest is in the 4355 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- Where is Crows Nest?
- Crows Nest is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4355, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Crows Nest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $268, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Crows Nest?
- There are 4 schools serving Crows Nest on this page, including Crow's Nest State School, Geham State School, Haden State School.
- How walkable is Crows Nest?
- Crows Nest has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Crows Nest?
- Crows Nest is close to Pechey, Pinelands, Whichello, Mountain Camp, Grapetree.
- What is the population of Crows Nest?
- The population of Crows Nest is approximately 2,812 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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