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South Toowoomba, Australia

Queensland · Australia

South Toowoomba is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,560. Elevation: 1,988 ft (606 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,560 Population 20/sq mi density
1,988 ft Elevation 606 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,789 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,789 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About South Toowoomba

South Toowoomba

South Toowoomba is a suburban locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, South Toowoomba had a population of 5,512 people.

People

Population5,560
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,789
Per Capita$25,789
Unemployment6.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership50.3%
Housing Units2,224

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Population5,560
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Coordinates-27.5710°, 151.9465°
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$25,789
Median Age36.0 years

About South Toowoomba

South Toowoomba is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,560. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet (606 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.

South Toowoomba has a population of 5,560 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,560
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

South Toowoomba vs Australia Average

The median household income in South Toowoomba is $25,789, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,789 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $496, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 528 business establishments.

Income: South Toowoomba vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,789
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,789
Avg Weekly Wage$496

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)528

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in South Toowoomba is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 50.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,224 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.3%
Owner-Occupied50.3%
Renter-Occupied49.7%
Housing Units2,224

Property Tax

Climate in South Toowoomba

South 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
South 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 1,988 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

Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5710°N, 151.9465°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 M4.9 138 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 140 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 131 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

South 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 South Toowoomba

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vera Lacaze
St Saviours College
Saint Anthonys School
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Museums in South 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 South Toowoomba

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

Farmers Markets in South Toowoomba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Restaurants in South Toowoomba

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Curry Garden
Highlander Motor Inn
Lotus Village Chinese Restaurant
Urban grounds

Cafes in South Toowoomba

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbeys Cottage Cafe
Framed Espressobar
Starbucks
Wellbean Co

Veterinaries in South Toowoomba

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herriot House Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in South Toowoomba

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Ampol
EG Ampol
Metro

Shopping Malls in South Toowoomba

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrepoint
Red Edge Shopping Centre
Toowoomba Homemaker Centre

Golf Courses in South Toowoomba

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Golf Club

Breweries in South Toowoomba

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in South Toowoomba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near South Toowoomba

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium 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 South Toowoomba

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Toowoomba

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hope City Church
New Apostolic Church
St Patrick's Cathedral
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Toowoomba Mosque

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 South Toowoomba

What is the population of South Toowoomba?

South Toowoomba has a population of 5,560 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is South Toowoomba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,789, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in South Toowoomba?

South 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 South Toowoomba?

The unemployment rate in South Toowoomba is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $496. There are 528 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in South Toowoomba?

The median home value in South Toowoomba is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 50.3%.

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