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Toowoomba, Australia

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0
A Great
142,163 Population 504/sq mi density
1,965 ft Elevation 599 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

Toowoomba, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,058
13% below
$65,058 per capita
Home Value
$163,400
42% below
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
Avg Temperature
64°F
332 sunny days/yr

Is Toowoomba a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Toowoomba residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

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

Population142,163
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density504/mi²
Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units56,865

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days332/yr
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,965 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.