Newtown (Toowoomba) vs Toowoomba City
The verdict
Toowoomba City is closer to the coast (112.6 km vs 114.2 km).
Scores
Newtown (Toowoomba)Toowoomba City
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 50 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 50 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,039 | 2,321 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,200 | $1,084 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.2% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Newtown (Toowoomba) — · Toowoomba City —
Property
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $550 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 897 | 905 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 309 | 302 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newtown (Toowoomba) · Toowoomba City
Transport
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 65.1 km | 63.3 km |
Liveability
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 39 |
| Parks | 13 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 114.2 km | 112.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 108.2 km | 106.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Newtown (Toowoomba) | Toowoomba City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,039 | 2,321 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,637 | 2,362 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newtown (Toowoomba) or Toowoomba City?
Newtown (Toowoomba) and Toowoomba City have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Newtown (Toowoomba) or Toowoomba City?
Newtown (Toowoomba) has a higher average school ICSEA (Newtown (Toowoomba) 1000 vs Toowoomba City 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newtown (Toowoomba) or Toowoomba City?
Newtown (Toowoomba) and Toowoomba City have similar transport scores.
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