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Southern Downs vs Toowoomba

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 79 km apart · Southern Downs profile · Toowoomba profile

Southern Downs Toowoomba

Toowoomba and Southern Downs are two Queensland regions with very different profiles. Toowoomba is a more urbanised hub where the typical resident is 39, while Southern Downs is far older with a typical age of 48. Toowoomba has a much larger presence of recent overseas arrivals (23.7% compared to 9.4%) and is more walkable (somewhat walkable) than Southern Downs (mostly car-dependent). Education levels are also higher in Toowoomba, where 51.5% of residents have completed Year 12, compared to 40.4% in Southern Downs.

Both areas are very similar in their share of First Nations people, which sits at around 5% for each. While they share these commonalities, the age gap between them has widened since 2011, with residents in Southern Downs now nine years older on average than those in Toowoomba. Toowoomba also provides far more public transport options and more homes within walking distance of parks, shops, and health services.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +136,914 larger in Toowoomba gap widening
36,290 70th pct 173,204 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33,883
  • First area, 2016: 35,110
  • First area, 2021: 36,290
  • Second area, 2011: 151,189
  • Second area, 2016: 160,779
  • Second area, 2021: 173,204
Median age in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +9 yrs older in Southern Downs gap widening
48 yrs 79th pct 39 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.4 pts higher in Southern Downs gap steady
5.4% 59th pct 5.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
Aged 65+ in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +6.9 pts higher in Southern Downs gap widening
26.4% 82nd pct 19.5% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%
Under 15 in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2.4 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
17.2% 44th pct 19.6% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.6%
De facto in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.4 pts higher in Southern Downs gap steady
10.8% 20th pct 10.4% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Age structure

27.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.3 pts 23.9%
26.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.9 pts 19.5%
19.2% Young adults (25–44) +5.2 pts ▸ 24.4%
17.2% Children (0–14) +2.4 pts ▸ 19.6%
10.1% Youth (15–24) +2.6 pts ▸ 12.6%

Marital status

48.9% Married ◂ +0.7 pts 48.2%
29.7% Never married +3.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.5% Divorced ◂ +1.5 pts 9.1%
7.1% Widowed ◂ +1.4 pts 5.8%
3.7% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Southern Downs Toowoomba

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Southern Downs: 1.1% males, 1.6% females; 85+ in Toowoomba: 1.0% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Southern Downs: 1.6% males, 1.8% females; 80–84 in Toowoomba: 1.2% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Southern Downs: 2.6% males, 2.5% females; 75–79 in Toowoomba: 1.8% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Southern Downs: 3.7% males, 3.6% females; 70–74 in Toowoomba: 2.4% males, 2.6% females
  • 65–69 in Southern Downs: 3.8% males, 4.0% females; 65–69 in Toowoomba: 2.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 60–64 in Southern Downs: 3.8% males, 4.1% females; 60–64 in Toowoomba: 2.9% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Southern Downs: 3.4% males, 3.7% females; 55–59 in Toowoomba: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 50–54 in Southern Downs: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in Toowoomba: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Southern Downs: 2.7% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Toowoomba: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 40–44 in Southern Downs: 2.4% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Toowoomba: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 35–39 in Southern Downs: 2.2% males, 2.5% females; 35–39 in Toowoomba: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 30–34 in Southern Downs: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 30–34 in Toowoomba: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 25–29 in Southern Downs: 2.3% males, 2.4% females; 25–29 in Toowoomba: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Southern Downs: 2.4% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Toowoomba: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 15–19 in Southern Downs: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Toowoomba: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 10–14 in Southern Downs: 3.5% males, 3.3% females; 10–14 in Toowoomba: 3.7% males, 3.6% females
  • 5–9 in Southern Downs: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 5–9 in Toowoomba: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 0–4 in Southern Downs: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 0–4 in Toowoomba: 3.0% males, 2.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3.6 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
10.3% 38th pct 13.9% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

Country of birth

81.4% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 80.7%
2.5% England ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%
1.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 1.4%
0.2% India +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.3% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.0% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

41.2% English ◂ +2.4 pts 38.8%
40.2% Australian ◂ +1.7 pts 38.5%
13.3% Irish ◂ +0.7 pts 12.6%
11.4% Scottish ◂ +0.5 pts 10.9%
6.9% German +3.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
4.1% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 1.6%
1.2% Dutch +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.8% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.9% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.4% Indian +0.8 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.2% Greek even 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Language

Other language in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +4.6 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
4.4% 38th pct 9.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Limited English in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.9 pts higher in Toowoomba gap steady
0.7% 53rd pct 1.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Language used at home

88.1% English only ◂ +2.5 pts 85.5%
0.7% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.1%
0.3% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Arabic +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.3 pts higher in Toowoomba gap steady
31.8% 21st pct 32.1% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.1%

Religious affiliation

56.8% Christianity ◂ +0.9 pts 55.9%
31.8% No religion +0.3 pts ▸ 32.1%
9.9% Not stated ◂ +2.8 pts 7.1%
0.5% Other religions +1.5 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.3% Hinduism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.5% Buddhism +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.1% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +11.1 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
40.4% 45th pct 51.5% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 37.2%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.5%
Bachelor+ in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +7.1 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
11.9% 43rd pct 19.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Schools in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +53 more in Toowoomba
35 84th pct 88 88th pct
Schools/1k kids in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3.02 more in Southern Downs
5.62 67th pct 2.60 33rd pct
Students in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +26,111 more in Toowoomba
5,577 67th pct 31,688 87th pct
Avg size in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +201 larger in Toowoomba
159 37th pct 360 68th pct
ICSEA in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +44 higher in Toowoomba
961 43rd pct 1,005 70th pct

Highest year of school

40.4% Year 12 +11.1 pts ▸ 51.5%
29.9% Year 10 ◂ +5.2 pts 24.7%
13.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.6 pts 11.1%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 6.0%

Highest qualification level

37.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.5 pts 33.8%
16.0% Bachelor degree +6.0 pts ▸ 21.9%
13.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 14.7%
3.4% Postgraduate degree +3.0 pts ▸ 6.4%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%

Field of qualification

13.4% Management & commerce +2.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
14.0% Engineering & related +0.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
10.2% Health +2.5 pts ▸ 12.8%
10.5% Society & culture +1.3 pts ▸ 11.8%
9.7% Education even 9.8%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.7 pts 5.8%
5.5% Architecture & building ◂ +0.3 pts 5.2%
4.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.6 pts 3.5%
1.9% Creative arts +0.4 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.5% Natural & physical sciences +0.3 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.0% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 1.8%

Income

Personal income in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +$153 higher in Toowoomba gap widening
$590 14th pct $743 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: $448
  • First area, 2016: $506
  • First area, 2021: $590
  • Second area, 2011: $549
  • Second area, 2016: $642
  • Second area, 2021: $743
Household income in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +$353 higher in Toowoomba gap widening
$1,108 14th pct $1,461 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: $837
  • First area, 2016: $973
  • First area, 2021: $1,108
  • Second area, 2011: $1,061
  • Second area, 2016: $1,269
  • Second area, 2021: $1,461
Family income in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +$451 higher in Toowoomba gap widening
$1,396 15th pct $1,847 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,001
  • First area, 2016: $1,207
  • First area, 2021: $1,396
  • Second area, 2011: $1,308
  • Second area, 2016: $1,547
  • Second area, 2021: $1,847
High earners in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3.8 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
4.7% 13th pct 8.5% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.5%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
High-income homes in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +6.6 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
8.5% 14th pct 15.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Household income distribution

36.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.8 pts 30.3%
24.3% $1,500–$2,999 +5.6 pts ▸ 29.9%
22.8% Under $650 ◂ +5.7 pts 17.1%
5.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
3.5% $4,000 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 6.9%

Personal income distribution

48.8% Under $650 ◂ +7.2 pts 41.6%
30.8% $650–$1,499 +2.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
1.5% $3,000 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 2.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2.0 pts higher in Southern Downs
34.4% 82nd pct 32.3% 70th pct
Mental health in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.9 pts higher in Toowoomba
10.0% 72nd pct 10.9% 85th pct
Needs assistance in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.9 pts higher in Southern Downs gap steady
7.9% 89th pct 7.0% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.7% Arthritis ◂ +2.0 pts 10.7%
10.0% Mental health +0.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
9.4% Asthma +0.5 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.5% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 8.9%
6.2% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 5.2%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 4.9%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 3.4%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +0.9 pts 2.1%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%
0.9% Dementia even 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.5% None +4.0 pts ▸ 59.5%
21.6% One condition ◂ +0.7 pts 20.9%
8.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.8 pts 7.3%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2.7 pts higher in Southern Downs gap steady
19.3% 59th pct 16.6% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.5%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
Unpaid carers in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +1.0 pts higher in Southern Downs gap steady
13.7% 78th pct 12.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +4.5 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
22.3% 28th pct 26.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.0%
  • First area, 2016: 24.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
Defence service in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.5 pts higher in Toowoomba
4.2% 84th pct 4.7% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3.6 pts higher in Southern Downs gap steady
25.4% 81st pct 21.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.0%
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +6,712 larger in Toowoomba
1,965 78th pct 8,677 90th pct
Median age in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +1 yrs older in Southern Downs
21 yrs 14th pct 20 yrs 7th pct
Year 12 in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +9.3 pts higher in Toowoomba
34.4% 54th pct 43.7% 77th pct
Unemployment in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.7 pts higher in Southern Downs
13.5% 63rd pct 12.8% 58th pct
Median income in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +$82 higher in Toowoomba
$505 36th pct $587 59th pct
Household income in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +$215 higher in Toowoomba
$1,243 35th pct $1,458 59th pct
Indigenous language in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +1.3 pts higher in Toowoomba
2.7% 26th pct 4.0% 41st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.2 larger in Toowoomba gap widening
2.3 29th pct 2.5 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.2 pts higher in Southern Downs gap steady
15.8% 68th pct 15.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.6%
Living alone in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2.0 pts higher in Southern Downs gap widening
29.4% 53rd pct 27.4% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%

Family composition

47.0% Couples with children +6.6 pts ▸ 53.6%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +6.6 pts 29.6%
15.8% One-parent families ◂ +0.2 pts 15.6%
1.0% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

39.7% 2 people ◂ +3.5 pts 36.2%
29.4% 1 person ◂ +2.0 pts 27.4%
12.2% 3 people +1.8 pts ▸ 14.0%
10.3% 4 people +2.4 pts ▸ 12.6%
5.3% 5 people +0.8 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.1% 6 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +$45 higher in Toowoomba gap widening
$255 48th pct $300 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $195
  • First area, 2016: $230
  • First area, 2021: $255
  • Second area, 2011: $230
  • Second area, 2016: $280
  • Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +$217 higher in Toowoomba gap steady
$1,300 43rd pct $1,517 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,300
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,300
  • Second area, 2011: $1,517
  • Second area, 2016: $1,517
  • Second area, 2021: $1,517
People / bedroom in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.10 higher in Toowoomba gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +6.6 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
25.2% 49th pct 31.8% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.0%
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%
Owned outright in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +9.3 pts higher in Southern Downs gap widening
41.9% 65th pct 32.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.3%
  • First area, 2016: 39.4%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.6%
Separate houses in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +8.6 pts higher in Southern Downs gap widening
91.3% 59th pct 82.7% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 91.7%
  • First area, 2016: 90.2%
  • First area, 2021: 91.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.7%
3+ bedrooms in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2.8 pts higher in Toowoomba gap steady
77.1% 50th pct 79.9% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.5%
  • First area, 2016: 76.7%
  • First area, 2021: 77.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.9%

How homes are owned or rented

41.9% Owned outright ◂ +9.3 pts 32.6%
28.4% Owned with a mortgage +3.7 pts ▸ 32.1%
25.2% Rented +6.6 pts ▸ 31.8%
2.5% Other tenure ◂ +0.4 pts 2.1%
2.0% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 1.4%

Types of homes

91.3% Separate house ◂ +8.6 pts 82.7%
6.3% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
1.1% Flat or apartment +2.6 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%

Bedrooms per home

42.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.5 pts 40.9%
28.3% 4 bedrooms +3.7 pts ▸ 32.0%
16.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.1 pts 15.7%
6.3% 5 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 7.0%
3.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.5 pts 2.8%
0.7% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

66.7% $200–$349 ◂ +10.1 pts 56.6%
9.3% $350–$549 +17.8 pts ▸ 27.2%
19.2% Under $200 ◂ +7.8 pts 11.5%
0.2% $550–$749 +1.2 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% $750 or more even 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.4% $1,000–$1,799 +0.2 pts ▸ 43.5%
29.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +10.6 pts 19.3%
16.6% $1,800–$2,999 +8.3 pts ▸ 24.9%
4.9% $3,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 7.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.4 pts higher in Toowoomba gap steady
5.0% 49th pct 5.4% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%
Work from home in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +1.7 pts higher in Southern Downs gap narrowing
10.1% 37th pct 8.4% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
PT commute in Southern Downsin Toowoomba even gap steady
0.3% 23rd pct 0.3% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +652 more in Toowoomba
0 0th pct 652 86th pct
Stops/1k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3.76 more in Toowoomba
0.00 0th pct 3.76 56th pct
Departures/1k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +327.8 more in Toowoomba
0.0 0th pct 327.8 66th pct
PT routes in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +8 more in Toowoomba
0 0th pct 8 52nd pct
Drive to city in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +6 longer in Southern Downs
125 86th pct 119 84th pct

How people get to work

64.9% Car (driver) +4.1 pts ▸ 69.0%
10.1% Worked at home ◂ +1.7 pts 8.4%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.1 pts 5.6%
4.2% Walked ◂ +1.5 pts 2.8%
0.4% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.5% 2 vehicles +1.5 pts ▸ 37.9%
34.7% 1 vehicle +0.8 pts ▸ 35.5%
14.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.1 pts 13.3%
9.2% 4 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 7.8%
5.0% No vehicle +0.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +8.0 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
35.7% 55th pct 43.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.5%
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%
Recent arrivals in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +14.3 pts higher in Toowoomba gap steady
9.4% 40th pct 23.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.4 pts higher in Toowoomba gap steady
4.6% 56th pct 5.0% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
Participation in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +7.8 pts higher in Toowoomba gap widening
52.3% 26th pct 60.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.2%
  • First area, 2016: 52.8%
  • First area, 2021: 52.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 60.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.1%
Full-time in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +5.0 pts higher in Toowoomba gap steady
55.9% 25th pct 60.9% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.5%
  • First area, 2016: 58.4%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.9%

Industries people work in

13.8% Health care & social assistance +4.6 pts ▸ 18.4%
13.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.2 pts 5.9%
10.8% Retail trade ◂ +1.7 pts 9.1%
8.7% Education & training +2.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
7.6% Construction +0.8 pts ▸ 8.4%
8.3% Manufacturing ◂ +1.5 pts 6.8%
7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.8 pts 6.0%
4.3% Public administration & safety +1.5 pts ▸ 5.8%
5.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.4 pts 3.9%
3.3% Professional & technical +1.3 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.8% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.1% Finance & insurance +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

12.9% Professionals +6.8 pts ▸ 19.7%
17.0% Labourers ◂ +5.4 pts 11.5%
15.5% Managers ◂ +3.5 pts 12.0%
12.3% Technicians & trades +2.1 pts ▸ 14.5%
12.3% Community & personal service +1.1 pts ▸ 13.4%
10.4% Clerical & administrative +2.0 pts ▸ 12.4%
8.8% Sales workers ◂ +0.4 pts 8.4%
8.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.3 pts 6.4%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3 higher in Toowoomba
3 29th pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3 higher in Toowoomba
3 29th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2 higher in Toowoomba
4 36th pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +5 higher in Toowoomba
2 14th pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +50 higher in Toowoomba
909 21st pct 959 55th pct
ERP in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +148,212 higher in Toowoomba
38,064 68th pct 186,276 87th pct
Growth in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2.4 pts higher in Toowoomba
3.9% 53rd pct 6.3% 72nd pct
Businesses in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +13,516 higher in Toowoomba
4,478 72nd pct 17,994 86th pct
Approvals in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +702 higher in Toowoomba
188 69th pct 890 86th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +19 higher in Southern Downs
681 55th pct 662 52nd pct
Max temp in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.5 higher in Toowoomba
25.5 63rd pct 26.0 66th pct
Min temp in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.7 higher in Toowoomba
10.5 39th pct 11.2 51st pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2,676 higher in Toowoomba
8,991 54th pct 11,667 71st pct
Assault/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +38 higher in Toowoomba
909 46th pct 947 48th pct
Sexual/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +3 higher in Toowoomba
300 60th pct 304 61st pct
Robbery/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +44 higher in Toowoomba
11 19th pct 55 85th pct
Burglary/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +394 higher in Toowoomba
449 42nd pct 843 77th pct
Theft/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +947 higher in Toowoomba
1,182 46th pct 2,129 78th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +105 higher in Toowoomba
207 24th pct 312 45th pct
Property damage/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +97 higher in Toowoomba
664 43rd pct 762 52nd pct
Drugs/100k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +493 higher in Toowoomba
1,262 79th pct 1,755 86th pct
5-yr change in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +20.1 pts higher in Toowoomba
1.2% 37th pct 21.3% 68th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +2.2 higher in Toowoomba
2.2 15th pct 4.4 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +1.9 more in Toowoomba
2.5 15th pct 4.4 61st pct
15-min city in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +25.3 pts higher in Toowoomba
28.8% 18th pct 54.1% 61st pct
Walk to shops in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +19.0 pts higher in Toowoomba
34.0% 26th pct 52.9% 60th pct
Walk to transit in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +54.1 pts higher in Toowoomba
0.0% 0th pct 54.1% 57th pct
Walk to school in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +23.2 pts higher in Toowoomba
37.8% 23rd pct 61.0% 61st pct
Walk to a park in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +31.6 pts higher in Toowoomba
47.0% 17th pct 78.6% 62nd pct
Walk to health in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +10.9 pts higher in Toowoomba
27.2% 29th pct 38.1% 51st pct
Amenities/1k in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.3 more in Toowoomba
13.6 27th pct 13.9 29th pct
Intersections/km² in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +1 higher in Toowoomba
1 51st pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Southern Downsin Toowoomba +0.2 pts higher in Toowoomba
6.0% 70th pct 6.3% 73rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Southern Downs vs Toowoomba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA36660/southern-downs/vs/LGA36910/toowoomba