Side by sideSuburb comparison

East Toowoomba vs Toowoomba.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. East Toowoomba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Toowoomba (1026) sits above Toowoomba (1018).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

East Toowoomba edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1018).

Common questionsEast Toowoomba vs Toowoomba

Common questions

Does East Toowoomba or Toowoomba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Toowoomba scores 1026 vs 1018 in Toowoomba. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

East Toowoomba
Metric
Toowoomba

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$590/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$460/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$430/wk
55.0%
Owner occupied
43.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
10
Bike score
100
5,953
Population
115,218
37
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1026
Avg ICSEA
1018

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).