# Demographics & Identity — Toowoomba

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Toowoomba (Urban Area)

A younger-than-average population defines Toowoomba, where the typical resident is 37. While the area is larger than about 81% of similar places, it has seen a notable decline in size, losing over 20,000 people since 2011.

The total population of Toowoomba is 142,163, though this figure shrank by 12% over the last decade. Residents have aged during this time, with the typical age rising by 5 years to 37.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Meanwhile, de facto relationships are less common here than in most similar areas, sitting at 10.5%.

Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is alongside a significant increase in seniors, with those aged 65 and over rising 9.1 points since 2011 to reach 18.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 142,163 | -12.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +15.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.9% | -23.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.7% | +95.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.8% | -7.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.5% | -22.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 25.4%, Older adults (45–64) 23.1%, Children (0–14) 19.8%, Seniors (65+) 18.7%, Youth (15–24) 13.1%

**Marital status** — Married 47.4%, Never married 34.4%, Divorced 9.0%, Widowed 5.7%, Separated 3.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sua/3016/toowoomba/topic/demographics-identity