Toowoomba - East, QLD 4193
A slower pace than Toowoomba, with space and community to match.
- Country charm
- $315/wk Median
- 34.1% Renters
Toowoomba - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.5k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $315
- To the CBD
- 2km
- Walkability
- 9.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Toowoomba - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Toowoomba - East offers a genuinely different pace from Toowoomba's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $315 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 10,533, with 34.1% renting rather than owning.
Around Toowoomba - East
Toowoomba - East Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Toowoomba - East Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Toowoomba - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Toowoomba - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Toowoomba - East.
Is Toowoomba - East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Toowoomba - East has a 34.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Toowoomba - East?
Toowoomba - East has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 10,533, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Toowoomba - East from the Toowoomba CBD?
Toowoomba - East is approximately 3km from the Toowoomba CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 13-28 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Toowoomba - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Toowoomba - East is $315. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $315 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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