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Toowong has an estimated 14,371 residents, up from 12,556 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,815 people, or 14.5%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 452 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 3,531 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Evaluations by AreaSearch combining broader ABS population figures with 452 validated new addresses recorded following the Census place the population of the suburb of Toowong at approximately 14,371 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,815 people (14.5%) compared to the 12,556 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth builds upon the 13,903 resident population determined by AreaSearch after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures. Consequently, population density stands at 3,531 persons per square kilometer, positioning the locality within the upper quartile of Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both state figures and the 9.5% national benchmark, the 14.5% rate of expansion since the 2021 census establishes the suburb of Toowong as a key regional growth center, with overseas migration accounting for roughly 85.0% of these recent gains. Projections for each SA2 district rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data using a 2022 baseline, supplemented after 2032 or for unlisted SA2s by 2023 Queensland State Government projections based on 2021 numbers. Because state datasets omit age distributions, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data) across demographic brackets. Looking ahead, the suburb of Toowong is slated for upper-quartile expansion relative to national territories, with SA2 projections indicating an influx of 3,245 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall rise of 19.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
630 new dwellings have been approved in Toowong over the past five years, an average of 126 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 121 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 10% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 58, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch assessment of ABS building permits indicates that Toowong maintains an annual average of roughly 126 residential approvals, totaling an estimated 630 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), alongside 58 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Inflow has averaged 1.4 people per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting balanced supply and demand dynamics that foster market stability. Furthermore, developers are actively focusing on the higher-end demographic, as evidenced by an average expected construction cost of $879,000 per dwelling, while robust commercial activity is underlined by $76.8 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
Medium and high-density formats constitute 90.0% of recent residential development approvals, whereas detached houses represent only 10.0%. This pivot toward higher-density living offers accessible points of entry suited to entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Compared with the existing residential stock, in which houses account for 29.0%, this shift illustrates limited development sites, evolving resident preferences, and demand for varied, budget-friendly housing choices. The current ratio stands at approximately 272 people per dwelling approval, pointing to ongoing capacity for future development. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure, Toowong is slated to expand by 2,777 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes appear well positioned to satisfy this projected demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating residential growth above existing forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Toowong
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Toowong, worth an estimated $1.21 billion. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $81 billion. 41 are already under construction and 55 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades and major urban initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 61 projects poised to influence the district, highlighted by major undertakings such as TriCare Taringa Aged Care and Retirement Living Development, Oakman Residences, Sylvan Residences, and Monarch Residences Toowong.
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The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub)
A $250 million major campus expansion featuring a 10-storey health precinct and accommodation tower. Delivered by Hutchinson Builders for UnitingCare Queensland, the project includes Brisbane's largest private comprehensive cancer centre, day surgery operating theatres, radiology, and 200 basement car parks.
9 Sherwood Road Build-to-Rent Tower
Approval of a 25-storey Build-to-Rent residential tower comprising 326 apartments, ground-level retail, 156 vehicle parking spaces, and extensive bicycle storage facilities. The development revitalizes a key high-density site near Toowong Village and Toowong railway station.
Monarch Residences Toowong
Monarch Residences Toowong is a luxury riverfront development at 600 Coronation Drive, offering 68 premium apartments with panoramic river and city views. Located in the prestigious Toowong area, it features excellent transport connections, including nearby ferry terminal access, and is designed to provide high-end residential living.
Toowong Intersection Improvements and Sylvan Road Bikeway
Brisbane City Council is progressing a separated bikeway linking the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway, together with upgrades to key intersections including Milton Road, Croydon Street and Morley Street. Community consultation on two concept designs was completed during May-June 2026. Early intersection works commenced in August 2026, while construction of the Sylvan Road bikeway is planned to begin in 2027 following detailed design and funding confirmation.
Viridian Residences
New residential development at 222 Swann Road, Taringa featuring contemporary apartment living in prime location with modern amenities, landscaped gardens, and easy access to UQ and CBD.
ARC Residences
A $110 million residential apartment building by Spyre Group at 570 Coronation Drive, Toowong. This absolute riverfront development features 24 bespoke residences, including a mix of three and four-bedroom apartments and a 492 sqm ARC River Home with a 35-metre river frontage. Designed by Bureau Proberts with curved concrete facades, currently under construction by Graya. The building offers panoramic views from St Lucia to South Brisbane. Over 70 percent sold with completion expected mid-to-late 2026.
Sylvan Residences
A proposed 12-storey residential tower by Pradella Property through PP Sylvan Pty Ltd comprising 53 premium two and three-bedroom apartments opposite Toowong Memorial Park. Designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch Architects, the development includes a rooftop infinity pool, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, private dining, lounge areas and landscaped communal spaces. The development application remains under assessment by Brisbane City Council.
Australian Unity Auchenflower Retirement Living & Aged Care
Redevelopment of the former Holy Spirit Catholic Church site into an integrated seniors living community. The approved master plan incorporates three buildings comprising 87 independent living units and a 108-bed residential aged care facility, alongside extensive communal wellness and dining amenities while retaining the local heritage-listed church.
9,118 residents of Toowong are employed, from a labour force of 9,498. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 76.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal a qualified local labour pool with significant professional services concentration, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and annual jobs growth estimated at 1.5%. Employed residents numbered 9,118 as of March 2026, paired with an unemployment rate 0.3% beneath the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. In addition, local workforce participation reached a notable 76.0%, surpassing Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. At the Census, 29.9% of workers stated they were working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.
Professional & technical roles demonstrate notable local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents an under-represented segment, engaging just 4.3% of workers in Toowong versus 9.0% across Greater Brisbane. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers per resident highlights healthy local employment generation. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.5% while the labour force expanded by 2.2%, pushing unemployment up by 0.7 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, employment increased 3.2%, the workforce rose 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory, anticipating nationwide growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these industry projections against Toowong's specialized industry composition suggests local employment gains of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, serving as an illustrative sector extrapolation independent of localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Toowong is $1,927 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $966 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,816 a year against an average of $90,595. The average runs 54% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Toowong generates top-tier earnings nationally, recording a median of $58,816 and an average of $90,595, outperforming the Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates estimated figures to $65,497 (median) and $100,887 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household earnings near the 68th percentile across Australia. In terms of earnings brackets, 34.2% of individuals (4,914 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely aligning with the 33.3% share across the surrounding region.
Housing expenses absorb 17.6% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 59th percentile and position the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Toowong had 5,361 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 29% detached houses and 69% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the local housing mix featured 28.8% detached houses alongside 71.1% medium-to-high density formats (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Brisbane metro balance of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Toowong was 21.6%, trailing Brisbane metro, with remaining tenures split between rental accommodation (55.6%) and mortgaged properties (22.9%). Monthly mortgage payments commanded a median of $2,000 locally compared to the Brisbane metro median of $1,863 and Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $420, notably exceeding both the Brisbane metro benchmark of $380 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Toowong counted 5,361 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,136 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 53.7%, comprising couples without children (26.7%), couples with children (18.2%), and single parent families (6.4%). The remaining 46.3% consist of non-family living arrangements, led by lone person households at 32.1% and group households at 14.2%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.1 people, undercutting the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
57.8% of adults in Toowong hold a university qualification, including 36.2% with a bachelor degree and 16.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 10.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 4,206 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,167 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications in Toowong substantially exceed wider standards, with 57.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally, anchoring the local talent pool in skilled disciplines. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 36.2%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 16.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 18.6% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (10.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.5%). Active participation in education is exceptionally strong, engaging 38.0% of the local population. Within this cohort, 20.8% are enrolled in tertiary education, 6.0% attend secondary education, and 5.5% are undertaking primary education.
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Getting around Toowong means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.3% of residents in Toowong report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch show excellent results across Toowong, reflecting low mortality and minimal chronic illness across age brackets. Private health insurance participation is outstanding, covering approximately 63% of the resident population (9,068 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a 55.7% national baseline. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 7.3% and 9.6 of local residents, respectively, whereas 75.3% reported no medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the 69.2% rate for Greater Brisbane. Working-age cohorts exhibit sound physical health with minimal chronic disease, while the 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,566 people)—below Greater Brisbane's 15.0%—maintain strong health metrics consistent with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
35.7% of Toowong residents were born overseas and 25.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.1%) and Australian (19.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Toowong is prominent compared to most surrounding markets, with 35.7% of residents born abroad and 25.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, encompassing 38.0% of residents, while Judaism shows a noticeable local concentration at 0.2% compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background (based on parents' country of birth), the most prevalent groups across Toowong are English at 24.1%, Australian at 19.4%, and Irish at 10.3%. Notable divergences in demographic representation also appear across smaller cohorts, including Russian residents at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), as well as French and Welsh backgrounds each comprising 0.7% (against 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Toowong is 29, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 49.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in the suburb of Toowong are weighted heavily toward young adult residents without children. Updates to August 2026 show 39.2% of the population situated in the 25 - 44 age bracket, compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, whereas the 45 - 64 cohort comprises 16.6% locally against 22.6% regionally. The median age has dropped from 30 at the 2021 Census to an estimated 29, sitting 7 years below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and well below the 38 recorded nationally at that Census. Since the Census, the most significant shift occurred among adults aged 25 - 44, climbing from 37.2% to an estimated 39.2%, while the greatest absolute expansion to 2041 is forecast within the 65+ cohort, rising by 1,034 residents (66%) to 2,600.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Toowong
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 452 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,556 at the 2021 Census → 14,371 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32854). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.