Toowoomba

The area is relatively young, with 19.6% of people under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.8% of the population, a figure that rose from 3.4% in 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. Only 15.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%, though this has risen since 2011.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of the population. While the proportion of people using another language at home is a little below the state average at 10.4%, it has nearly doubled since 2011.

Religious affiliation is common here; 54.7% of people identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 32.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A little over half of residents have completed Year 12, a figure that rose 9.3 points since 2011. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20.1% of the population.

Typical weekly household income is $1,502, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose significantly since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16% of people helping out. There is also a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.6%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 20. While Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 45.1%, only 4.3% of First Nations people speak a traditional language.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are more common than in most areas, making up 15.8% of households.

Most residents live in detached houses, and 80.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $310, which is lower than the national figure of $375.

The car is the dominant way to travel, with 69.9% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting (0.4%), and only 7.3% of the workforce works from home.

The area is dynamic, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in most areas, at 26.4%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.4%. The biggest employers are in health care and social assistance, which account for 18.7% of jobs.

The population continues to grow, with a 7.1% increase since the 2021 census, which is higher than most similar areas.

The climate is distinct for the region, with an average minimum temperature of 12.6 degrees, which is well below the Queensland average. Annual rainfall is far above the state figure at 707mm.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 84.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is well below the state average.