Toowong

Toowong lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Toowong's population is estimated at around 14,092, reflecting an increase of 1,536 people since the 2021 Census. The suburb had a population of 12,556 in 2021. This growth represents a 12.2% increase and places Toowong in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch, with a density ratio of 3,462 persons per square kilometer. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 13,816 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 269 validated new addresses since the Census date. Toowong's growth exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied where utilised. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the suburb, with an expected growth of 3,797 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 25.1% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Toowong when compared nationally

Toowong has seen approximately 148 new homes approved annually, with a total of 741 approvals in the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. As of FY26, there have been 12 approvals so far. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this has increased to 10.2 people per dwelling in the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $1,720,000, reflecting a focus on premium segment development. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $76.8 million, indicating strong local business investment. Recent construction trends show 7.0% detached dwellings and 93.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 29.0% houses. This denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 347 people per dwelling approval, Toowong exhibits characteristics of a developed market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Toowong will add 3,530 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Toowong has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 60 projects potentially affecting the area. Notable projects include The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub), Oakman Residences, Sylvan Residences, and Monarch Residences Toowong. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Toowong ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Toowong's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate in Toowong was 3.2% as of the past year, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. As of June 2025, there were 9,249 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Brisbane's. Workforce participation in Toowong was 71.1%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level, while construction employs only 4.3% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. There were 0.7 workers for each resident as at the Census, indicating above-normal employment opportunities locally. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 2.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% with a 0.4 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Toowong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Toowong is $58,816 and average income stands at $90,594. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Toowong would be approximately $67,044 (median) and $103,268 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Toowong cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.2% of the community (4,819 individuals), similar to the region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Toowong features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Toowong's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 28.8% houses and 71.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had no data for these categories at the time of the Census. Home ownership in Toowong was recorded at 21.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.9% and rented ones at 55.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toowong was $2,000, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. Median weekly rent in Toowong was $420, while Brisbane metro had no data for this figure at the time of the Census. Nationally, Toowong's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Toowong features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a median household size of 2.1 people

Family households constitute 53.7% of all households, including 18.2% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 6.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.3%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 14.2%. The median household size is 2.1 people.

Educational achievement in Toowong places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Toowong is notably high, with 57.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This compares to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 18.6% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 20.8% in tertiary education, 6.0% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing primary education. Toowong's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 4,206 students. The area demonstrates strong educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1167, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. There are 29.9 school places per 100 residents in the area, indicating robust educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Toowong has 71 active public transport stops, offering a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. These stops are served by 96 individual routes, collectively providing 7,223 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 130 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,031 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 101 weekly trips per individual stop.

Toowong's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Toowong, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 63% of the total population (8,892 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.6% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.3%, report being completely free from medical ailments, contrasting with 0% in Greater Brisbane. Toowong has 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,592 people). While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they require more attention than the broader population.

Toowong was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Toowong was found to have a higher level of cultural diversity than most other local markets, with 25.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Toowong, making up 38.0% of people residing there. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Toowong, comprising 0.2% of the population compared to none across Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English at 24.1%, Australian at 19.4%, and Irish at 10.3%. There are also significant disparities in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Russian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% compared to none regionally, French at 0.7% (none regionally), and Welsh at 0.7% (none regionally).

Toowong hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Toowong's median age in 2021 was 30 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Toowong had a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (23.3%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds was notably higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of Toowong's population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.3% to 4.4%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 4.0% to 3.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Toowong's 15-24 age cohort is expected to increase by 590 people (an 18% rise) to a total of 3,874 residents. The 0-4 age group is projected to grow more modestly at 8%, adding only 35 residents.