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East Toowoomba Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How East Toowoomba Compares
East Toowoomba vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | East Toowoomba | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,591 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Toowoomba is a locality 105 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4350. It falls within the Toowoomba region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, East Toowoomba has a population of 5,953 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,591, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 215 (3.6% of residents).
Housing in East Toowoomba includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 2,277 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 43.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Toowoomba scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in East Toowoomba include Toowoomba Grammar School and Toowoomba East State School.
East Toowoomba is part of the Toowoomba statistical area in Queensland.
East Toowoomba Details
| Postcode | 4350 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,953 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,591/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $838/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1452/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,277 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 215 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.562 |
| Longitude | 151.969 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 105 km |
| Region (SA4) | Toowoomba |
| Area (SA3) | Toowoomba |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Groom |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,239 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 916 (15.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,337 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,480 (24.9%) |
| 65+ years | 984 (16.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 517 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 469 (7.9%) |
| Diabetes | 240 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 226 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 184 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 98 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 24 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 187 (8.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 955 (42.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 813 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 295 (13.1%) |
Schools in East Toowoomba
Suburbs Near East Toowoomba
Same Postcode (4350)
More East Toowoomba Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.