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Toowong QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Toowong, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Toowong QLD is 12,556 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Toowong is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Toowong is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Toowong has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Toowong has a population density of 3,088 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Toowong is China. The most common religion is No religion (51.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toowong is $2,000.
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Toowong Population
Toowong Median Income & Rent
Toowong Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Toowong Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Toowong Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Toowong, 48.5% are owned outright and 51.5% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- China
- England
- India
- Hong Kong
- Canada
- Brazil
- Iran
- Germany
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Toowong Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Toowong Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Cantonese
- Hindi
- Korean
- Vietnamese
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Toowong Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Toowong Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Toowong Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Toowong Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Toowong Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Toowong Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Toowong Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Toowong Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Toowong School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Toowong Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Toowong Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Toowong Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Toowong How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Toowong Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Toowong Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Toowong Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Toowong Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Toowong Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Toowong Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Toowong Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Toowong Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Toowong Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Toowong Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Toowong When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Toowong Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Toowong Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Toowong Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Toowong Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Toowong Schools
Showing 15 of 28 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Toowong vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Toowong is $966 a week, 29% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 227th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $100 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 30, 12 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Toowong | Typical QLD | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $966/wk | $747/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,927/wk | $1,593/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $420/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,000/mo | $1,625/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 30 | 42 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 21.8% | 20.4% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Toowong
The closest suburb to Toowong is Auchenflower, 1.2 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Toowong
What is the population of Toowong QLD?
The population of Toowong QLD is 12,556 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3,088 people per km².Toowong is ranked #406 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Toowong?
The median personal income in Toowong QLD is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $1,927 per week.Family income is $2,610 per week.Toowong is ranked #1,470 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Toowong?
Median rent in Toowong QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Toowong ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Toowong?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toowong QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Toowong?
The median age in Toowong QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Toowong a good suburb to live in?
Toowong is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,556.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32854. All dollar figures in AUD.