East Toowoomba vs South Toowoomba
The verdict
East Toowoomba rates higher for education (64 vs 56). East Toowoomba is closer to the coast (111.0 km vs 113.0 km).
Scores
East ToowoombaSouth Toowoomba
| East Toowoomba | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 52 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 64 | 56 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Toowoomba | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,953 | 5,512 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,591 | $1,354 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.9% | 37.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: East Toowoomba — · South Toowoomba —
Property
| East Toowoomba | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $520 |
| 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 | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 890 | 889 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 319 | 308 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Toowoomba | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Toowoomba · South Toowoomba
Transport
| East Toowoomba | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 62.9 km |
Liveability
| East Toowoomba | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 6 |
| Parks | 14 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 20 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 111.0 km | 113.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.7 km | 106.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 570 m | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Toowoomba | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,953 | 5,512 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,061 | 5,609 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Toowoomba or South Toowoomba?
East Toowoomba and South Toowoomba have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, East Toowoomba or South Toowoomba?
East Toowoomba has a higher average school ICSEA (East Toowoomba 1102 vs South Toowoomba 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Toowoomba or South Toowoomba?
East Toowoomba and South Toowoomba have similar transport scores.
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