Side by sideSuburb comparison

Redwood vs East 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 Redwood (1023). Redwood skews owner-occupied (96%), East Toowoomba runs more rental-dense (55% owner).

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 1023). Redwood also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsRedwood vs East Toowoomba

Common questions

Does Redwood or East Toowoomba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Toowoomba scores 1026 vs 1023 in Redwood. 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

Redwood
Metric
East Toowoomba

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$590/wk
$435/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$460/wk
96.0%
Owner occupied
55.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
159
Population
5,953
48
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1023
Avg ICSEA
1026

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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