Toowoomba Regional Council
South Toowoomba
South Toowoomba at a glance
Population
5,512
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about South Toowoomba.
South Toowoomba (4350) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
South Toowoomba has roughly 5,512 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Toowoomba's population at 5,512, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,512
Median age
36
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
5,512
Median age: 36
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 South Toowoomba.
Local schools for South Toowoomba
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Government School Catchment
Centenary Heights State High School
Harristown State School
Toowoomba East State School
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Frequently asked
About South Toowoomba.
- What is the South Toowoomba postcode?
- South Toowoomba is in the 4350 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Toowoomba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in South Toowoomba?
- There are 20 schools serving South Toowoomba on this page, including St Saviour's College, St Saviour's Primary School, St Thomas More's Primary School.
- What suburbs are near South Toowoomba?
- South Toowoomba is close to Toowoomba South, Southtown, Centenary Heights, Toowoomba West, Toowoomba Village Fair.
- What is the population of South Toowoomba?
- South Toowoomba has approximately 5,512 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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