Side by sideSuburb comparison

South Toowoomba vs Southtown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southtown (1032) sits above South Toowoomba (1013).

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

Southtown edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1013).

Common questionsSouth Toowoomba vs Southtown

Common questions

Does South Toowoomba or Southtown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southtown scores 1032 vs 1013 in South 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

South Toowoomba
Metric
Southtown

Price & Market

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

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$410/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$259/wk
49.0%
Owner occupied
49.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
16
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
5,512
Population
115,218
36
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1013
Avg ICSEA
1032

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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