South Toowoomba, Australia

Full City Profile

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

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

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

South Toowoomba, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,789

66% below

$25,789 per capita

Home Value

$163,400

42% below

Median Rent

$817/mo

30% below

Unemployment

6.5%

81% above

Avg Temperature

64°F

332 sunny days/yr

Is South Toowoomba a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Toowoomba residents earn a median household income of $25,789 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,789. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 528 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Toowoomba is $163,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $817/month.

Climate & Weather

South Toowoomba has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,560

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density20/mi²

Foreign Born17.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,789

Per Capita$25,789

Unemployment6.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$496

Housing

Home Value$163,400

Rent$817

Ownership50.3%

Housing Units2,224

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days332/yr

Rain30.8 in/yr

Elevation1,988 ft

Did You Know?

17.6% of residents are foreign-born.