Somerset Regional Council

Toogoolawah

QLD4313

Toogoolawah at a glance

Walk score

50

Somewhat walkable

Population

1,200

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Toogoolawah.

Toogoolawah (4313) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland.

Toogoolawah has roughly 1,200 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Toogoolawah scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Toogoolawah's population at 1,200, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,200

Median age

56

Family households

62%

Lone person

35%

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· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$260/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

23%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,200

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Somerset 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.

1,583

total offences in 2026 across the Somerset Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences281 (17.8%)
Offences Against Property207 (13.1%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)106 (6.7%)
Traffic and Related Offences93 (5.9%)
Offences Against the Person88 (5.6%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

50

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

60

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Toogoolawah.

Local schools for Toogoolawah

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Government School Catchment

Toogoolawah State School

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Toogoolawah State High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Toogoolawah.

What is the Toogoolawah postcode?
Toogoolawah is in the 4313 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Toogoolawah?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $260.
What schools are in Toogoolawah?
There are 2 schools serving Toogoolawah on this page, including Toogoolawah State School, Toogoolawah State High School.
How walkable is Toogoolawah?
Toogoolawah has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 60.
What suburbs are near Toogoolawah?
Toogoolawah is close to Braemore, Cressbrook, Scrub Creek, Ivory Creek, Yimbun.
What is the population of Toogoolawah?
Toogoolawah has approximately 1,200 residents. The median age is 56.

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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