Toowoomba - East

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than both the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 18.7% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.1% of the community, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language for 87.9% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 8.2% since 2011, this is still well below the Queensland average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 36.0% of the community, a figure that has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This educational trend is mirrored in schools, where 67.1% of residents completed Year 12.

Household incomes are strong, with 26.0% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week, well above the national figure. The typical family earns $2,459 weekly, which is a little above the state and national averages.

About 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health is the most common reported condition, affecting 10.2% of the community.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 21.8%, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 4.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.4% of the population and are noticeably younger than the broader community, with a typical age of 19. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average at 52.2%.

A high number of people live alone here—31.9% of households—which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.3 people, slightly lower than the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 76.5% of dwellings being detached. While 33.7% of homes are owned outright, about 34.1% of households are renting, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Reliance on cars is very high, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. While 10.8% of people work from home, this is far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 48.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased, now making up 23.0% of the population.

Job rates are steady, with 61.7% of the population employed full-time. The workforce is concentrated in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high marks for education and job skills, which are higher than in 80% of similar areas.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 11.8 degrees. Annual rainfall is 839mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 81.7% are within a similar distance of groceries.