Toogoolawah, QLD: suburb profile

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 28 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Toogoolawah is England. The most common religion is No religion (36.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is 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).

Population
1,200
Census 2021
Median income
$501/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
56years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Toogoolawah vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Toogoolawah is $501 a week, 33% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,387th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $60 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 56, 14 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureToogoolawahTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$501/wk$747/wk −33%$766/wk
Household income$967/wk$1,593/wk −39%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$320/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,127/mo$1,625/mo −31%$1,733/mo
Median age5642 +14 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.9%20.4% +6.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Toogoolawah, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Toogoolawah Population

1,200 residents at the 2021 Census.

Toogoolawah Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$501/wk
$26,052 per year
Ranked 8,189 of 14,663
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Ranked 5,884 of 14,663
Median Age
56years
18 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,127/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Toogoolawah Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $967/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 26.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Toogoolawah against your income

About $4,190 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $707/wk
Rent share 26.9%

Toogoolawah Schools

2
schools nearby
2
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: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Toogoolawah Map

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People in Toogoolawah

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

28
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

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.8%
New Zealand
1.9%
Philippines
1.1%
Netherlands
0.6%
Scotland
0.6%
South Africa
0.4%
Croatia
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.8%
Mandarin
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
46.1%
English
43.3%
Scottish
13.4%
German
12.6%
Irish
12.0%
Australian Aboriginal
4.1%
Filipino
1.3%
Dutch
1.1%
Italian
0.8%
Maori
0.7%
New Zealander
0.6%

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

Religion

No religion
36.4%
Anglican
20.2%
Catholic
14.4%
Uniting Church
7.5%
Not stated
6.2%
Othr Christian
3.7%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Lutheran
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

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

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

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

Homes in Toogoolawah

Housing Tenure

Of the 514 occupied private dwellings in Toogoolawah at the 2021 Census, 22.6% were rented, 46.9% owned outright and 25.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
46.9% 241 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.1% 129 dwellings
Rented
22.6% 116 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.3% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Toogoolawah

Employment

Employed full-time
22.8% 213 people
Employed part-time
14.7% 137 people
Unemployed
2.6% 24 people
Not in labour force
60.0% 561 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.8%
Has need for assistance
13.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
158
Arthritis
101
Heart disease
72
Lung condition
70
Diabetes
57
Asthma
50
Cancer
33
Stroke
33
Kidney disease
19
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 152
Did not provide
84.5% 829

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.0% 209
Not a volunteer
79.0% 787

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.8% 58
Never served
94.2% 950

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
25
1971: 1980
20
1981: 1990
19
1991: 2000
7
2001: 2010
15
2020
3

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
941
Moved from QLD
119
Moved: same area (SA2)
71
Moved from NT
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

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

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

219 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
108
Drug Offences
26
Assault
24
Fraud
16
Domestic Violence
14
Traffic
13
Property Damage
7
Sexual Offences
6
Break & Enter
5

Total offences 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: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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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 28 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 typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 32844. All dollar figures in AUD.