Toowoomba Regional Council
East Toowoomba
East Toowoomba at a glance
Population
5,953
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about East Toowoomba.
East Toowoomba (4350) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
East Toowoomba has roughly 5,953 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 9 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Toowoomba's population at 5,953, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,953
Median age
37
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
5,953
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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.
16,889
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Toowoomba.
Local schools for East Toowoomba
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Government School Catchment
Toowoomba East State School
Toowoomba State High School
Centenary Heights State High School
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Frequently asked
About East Toowoomba.
- What is the East Toowoomba postcode?
- East Toowoomba is in the 4350 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Toowoomba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in East Toowoomba?
- There are 20 schools serving East Toowoomba on this page, including Toowoomba Grammar School, Toowoomba East State School, Mater Dei Primary School.
- What suburbs are near East Toowoomba?
- East Toowoomba is close to Toowoomba East, Toowoomba, Eastlake, Toowoomba Village Fair, Toowoomba Mc.
- What is the population of East Toowoomba?
- East Toowoomba has approximately 5,953 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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