East Toowoomba vs Middle Ridge
The verdict
East Toowoomba rates higher for liveability (100 vs 84). East Toowoomba is closer to the coast (111.0 km vs 112.5 km).
Scores
East ToowoombaMiddle Ridge
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 49 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 64 | 64 |
| Liveability | 100 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,953 | 7,595 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,591 | $2,177 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: East Toowoomba — · Middle Ridge —
Property
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $590 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 890 | 895 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 319 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Toowoomba · Middle Ridge
Transport
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 61.5 km | 61.1 km |
Liveability
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 20 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 111.0 km | 112.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.7 km | 105.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 570 m | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| East Toowoomba | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,953 | 7,595 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,061 | 8,040 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Toowoomba or Middle Ridge?
East Toowoomba and Middle Ridge have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, East Toowoomba or Middle Ridge?
East Toowoomba has a higher average school ICSEA (East Toowoomba 1102 vs Middle Ridge 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Toowoomba or Middle Ridge?
East Toowoomba and Middle Ridge have similar transport scores.
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