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Toogoolawah, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Toogoolawah is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,301. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,301 Population 1/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,934 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$16,934 median income, 4.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Toogoolawah

Toogoolawah

Toogoolawah is a rural town and locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Toogoolawah had a population of 1,200 people.

People

Population1,301
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,934
Per Capita$16,934
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership76.1%
Housing Units520

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Population1,301
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates-27.0866°, 152.3764°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation36.9 inches (937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,934
Median Age56.0 years

About Toogoolawah

Toogoolawah is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,301. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Toogoolawah has a population of 1,301 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,301
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
940.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Toogoolawah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Toogoolawah is $16,934, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,934 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $326, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Toogoolawah vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,934
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,934
Avg Weekly Wage$326

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Toogoolawah is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 520 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.1%
Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.9%
Housing Units520

Property Tax

Toogoolawah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area940.7 sq mi (2,436.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.0866°N, 152.3764°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

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 89 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 124 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Toogoolawah has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Toogoolawah

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Toogoolawah State High School
Toogoolawah State School
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Radio Stations near Toogoolawah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Toogoolawah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hall of History
Toogoolawah Museum

Libraries in Toogoolawah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Esk Library0.0
Kilcoy Library0.0
Toogoolawah Library0.0

Cafes in Toogoolawah

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hav'A'Chat Cafe
Picnic Society
Thee Coffee Shack

Theatres in Toogoolawah

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra Hall

Clinics in Toogoolawah

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodymechanic
Brisbane Valley Medical Services
Somerset Medical

Veterinaries in Toogoolawah

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South East Country Vets

Gas Stations in Toogoolawah

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Toogoolawah
Harlin Roadhouse
Seymours Toyota

Golf Courses in Toogoolawah

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toogoolawah Golf Club

Airports Near Toogoolawah

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Nanango AirportSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Toogoolawah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Toogoolawah Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Toogoolawah

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brisbane Valley Uniting Church - Toogoolawah
St. Andrew's Church
The Apostolic Church Of Queensland. Mt Beppo
The Apostolic Church. Toogoolawah
The Cornerstone Lutheran Church
Toogoolawah Baptist Church
Victoria Chapel, Cressbrook Station

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 Toogoolawah

What is the population of Toogoolawah?

Toogoolawah has a population of 1,301 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Toogoolawah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,934, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Toogoolawah?

Toogoolawah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.

How is the job market in Toogoolawah?

Toogoolawah has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $326. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Toogoolawah?

The median home value in Toogoolawah is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 76.1%.

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