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East Toowoomba, Australia

Queensland · Australia

East Toowoomba is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,965. Elevation: 2,126 ft (648 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,965 Population 21/sq mi density
2,126 ft Elevation 648 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$28,324 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,324 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About East Toowoomba

East Toowoomba

East Toowoomba is a residential locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, East Toowoomba had a population of 5,953 people.

People

Population5,965
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,324
Per Capita$28,324
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership56.6%
Housing Units2,386

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Population5,965
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Coordinates-27.5709°, 151.9742°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,324
Median Age37.0 years

About East Toowoomba

East Toowoomba is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,965. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet (648 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

East Toowoomba has a population of 5,965 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,965
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

East Toowoomba vs Australia Average

The median household income in East Toowoomba is $28,324, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,324 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $545, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 567 business establishments.

Income: East Toowoomba vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,324
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,324
Avg Weekly Wage$545

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)567

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in East Toowoomba is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 56.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,386 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.6%
Owner-Occupied56.6%
Renter-Occupied43.4%
Housing Units2,386

Property Tax

Climate in East Toowoomba

East Toowoomba has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
East Toowoomba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5709°N, 151.9742°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 137 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 141 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest

East Toowoomba has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in East Toowoomba

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Josephs College
Mater Dei Primary School
Toowoomba Anglican School
Toowoomba Grammar School
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Museums in East Toowoomba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in East Toowoomba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Toowoomba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Restaurants in East Toowoomba

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burrito Bar
Fritz Pasta
K's Restaurant
Lords Restaurant & Event Centre
The Other Bird
The Toowoomba Motel & Event Centre

Cafes in East Toowoomba

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bron's Cafe
Cafe 63
CC's on the Range Bakehouse
Impressions on Scott
Pulse Cafe
Sage & Butler
TASPressos
Wendland's Range

Clinics in East Toowoomba

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allure Clinic
Downs Specialist Centre
East Toowoomba Skin Cancer Clinic
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement
Health Guard Wellness
Health on Herries
Mary Street Family Practice
Medici Medical Centre
OH! Optimise Health
Seawright Eye Clinic
TCN Aesthetics Centre
Toowoomba Eye & Skin Cancer Clinic
Toowoomba Specialist Centre
Toowoomba Specialists

Dentists in East Toowoomba

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Andrew MacMillan
Range Dental

Veterinaries in East Toowoomba

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greencross Vets
Red Vets
Toowoomba Family Vets

Gas Stations in East Toowoomba

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
EG Australia
Shell

Banks in East Toowoomba

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heritage Bank

Shopping Malls in East Toowoomba

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Range Shopping Centre

Gyms in East Toowoomba

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Resolute Fitness
Zap Fitness

Breweries in East Toowoomba

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in East Toowoomba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near East Toowoomba

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyndley AirportSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in East Toowoomba

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Toowoomba

What is the population of East Toowoomba?

East Toowoomba has a population of 5,965 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is East Toowoomba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,324, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in East Toowoomba?

East Toowoomba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in East Toowoomba?

East Toowoomba has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $545. There are 567 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in East Toowoomba?

The median home value in East Toowoomba is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 56.6%.

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