Toowoomba - West, QLD 4765
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Toowoomba's centre.
- Small-town feel
- $340/wk Median
- 30.6% Renters
Toowoomba - West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.8k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $340
- To the CBD
- 11.8km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Toowoomba - West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
For renters after room to move without leaving the Toowoomba region altogether, Toowoomba - West is a regular first stop. It's a solidly-sized community of 15,848, with the kind of local pace that's hard to find closer to the centre.
Around Toowoomba - West
Toowoomba - West Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Toowoomba - West Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Toowoomba - West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Toowoomba - West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Toowoomba - West.
Is Toowoomba - West walkable?
Toowoomba - West carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Toowoomba - West?
Locals describe Toowoomba - West as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 15,848, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Toowoomba - West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Toowoomba - West is $340. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $340 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Toowoomba - West a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Toowoomba - West has a 30.6% 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.
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