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Toogoolawah QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Toogoolawah, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Toogoolawah QLD is 1,200 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Toogoolawah is $501 per week ($26,052 per year). Median rent in Toogoolawah is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Toogoolawah has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Toogoolawah has a population density of 27.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Toogoolawah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toogoolawah is $1,127.

There were 219 recorded offences in Toogoolawah in 2025-26, a rate of 183 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (108 offences).

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Toogoolawah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Toogoolawah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$501/wk

$26,052 per year

#8189 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,127/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Toogoolawah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (580) Female 51.6% (619)

Population Density

27.6

people per km²

1,200 people · 43.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,230

Family income/wk

Toogoolawah Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Toogoolawah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.1% 241 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.9% 129 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Toogoolawah Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

4.2%

Croatia

0.8%

Germany

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Toogoolawah Religion

No Religion

39.0%

Anglican

21.6%

Catholic

15.4%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Not stated

6.6%

Othr Christian

3.9%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Lutheran

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Toogoolawah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Toogoolawah Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tagalog

33.3%

SAL Tot

33.3%

Other

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Toogoolawah Employment

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Employed full-time

22.8% 213 people

⏰

Employed part-time

14.7% 137 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 24 people

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Not in labour force

60.0% 561 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Toogoolawah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Bachelor Degree

16.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Certificate I/II

5.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Toogoolawah Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.2%

Professionals

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Managers

12.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Sales Workers

8.2%

Labourers

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Toogoolawah Field of Study

Engineering

16.9%

Education

16.9%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Health

12.2%

Agriculture & Environment

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Creative Arts

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Toogoolawah Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Toogoolawah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$500-$649/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.0%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Toogoolawah Marital Status

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Married

44.7% 464

↔️

Separated

3.8% 40

📋

Divorced

15.4% 160

🕊️

Widowed

10.2% 106

👤

Never married

25.9% 269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Toogoolawah Ancestry

Australian

33.1%

English

31.0%

Scottish

9.6%

German

9.0%

Irish

8.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Other

2.5%

Filipino

1.0%

Dutch

0.8%

Italian

0.6%

Maori

0.5%

New Zealander

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Toogoolawah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.1%

Secondary — Government

32.9%

Vocational Education

12.3%

Pre-school

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Toogoolawah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

13.6% 313

✅

No need for assistance

86.4% 1,982

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Toogoolawah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.0% 209

—

Not a volunteer

79.0% 787

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Toogoolawah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.1%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$450-$599/mo

4.3%

$600-$799/mo

7.0%

$800-$999/mo

16.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Toogoolawah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.8%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Walked only

10.7%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Truck

3.0%

Bicycle

1.4%

Bus

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Toogoolawah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.4%

1 vehicle

42.1%

2 vehicles

33.1%

3 vehicles

13.7%

4+ vehicles

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Toogoolawah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.6%

2 bedrooms

23.7%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

23.5%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Toogoolawah Population Mobility

18.1%

moved in the last year

44.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Toogoolawah Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

106

Indigenous residents

2,238

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Toogoolawah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

158

Arthritis

101

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Toogoolawah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Toogoolawah Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.5%

Couple — children under 15

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

10.0%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Toogoolawah Military Service

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Previously served

5.8% 58

👤

Never served

94.2% 950

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Toogoolawah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 152

—

Did not provide

84.5% 829

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Toogoolawah Children Ever Born

No children

23.7%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

24.1%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Toogoolawah When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Toogoolawah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

23.3%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Toogoolawah Household Size

1 person

34.6%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

4.0%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Toogoolawah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

941

Moved from QLD

119

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Toogoolawah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.7%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Blended family — no other children

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Toogoolawah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 219 total

Theft

108

Drug Offences

Assault

Fraud

Domestic Violence

Traffic

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Toogoolawah Schools

schools nearby

government

957

avg ICSEA score

524

total students

Toogoolawah State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 221 students

965

ICSEA

Toogoolawah State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 303 students

948

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Toogoolawah Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $967/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Toogoolawah

Your weekly income

≈ $4,190/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $707/wk

Rent share 26.9%

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Income: $474/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

Toogoolawah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Glendale (Qld)

Pop: 600 Income: $978/wk Rent: $360/wk

Prince Henry Heights

Pop: 600 Income: $1,142/wk Rent: $413/wk

Taabinga

Pop: 601 Income: $665/wk Rent: $288/wk

Dugandan

Pop: 602 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sumner

Pop: 603 Income: $1,002/wk Rent: $445/wk

Kenilworth

Pop: 604 Income: $629/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toogoolawah

What is the population of Toogoolawah QLD?

The population of Toogoolawah QLD is 1,200 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.6 people per km².Toogoolawah is ranked #3,702 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Toogoolawah?

The median personal income in Toogoolawah QLD is $501 per week, or $26,052 per year.The median household income is $967 per week.Family income is $1,230 per week.Toogoolawah is ranked #8,189 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Toogoolawah?

Median rent in Toogoolawah QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Toogoolawah ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Toogoolawah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toogoolawah QLD is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Toogoolawah?

The median age in Toogoolawah QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Toogoolawah a good suburb to live in?

Toogoolawah is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,200.The median income is $501/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32844. All dollar figures in AUD.