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Centenary Heights suburb profile

Centenary Heights is an established Toowoomba suburb close to the city centre, known for its quiet, leafy streets and a predominantly residential character. The suburb features a mix of older timber Queenslander homes and brick houses set on generous, established blocks alongside pockets of newer infill housing. Local life centres on a small shopping strip, parks and sporting ovals that cater to families and active households, while regular bus services and nearby arterial roads make commuting straightforward. Overall it offers a settled, suburban lifestyle within easy reach of Toowoomba's services and facilities.

Centenary Heights property market performance

Current median dwelling price$783,750Past 3 months

Property growth+13.4%Past 12 months

Centenary Heights has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $867,500, with house values rising sharply, up 20.1% over the last 12 months. Unit values increased a solid 6.7% over the same 12 months, so house values grew more strongly than unit values.

In the past three months 24 houses and 2 units changed hands. Houses sold in a median of 12 days while units sold in a median of 9 days, so units sold more quickly than houses.

The rental market in Centenary Heights saw average house rents of $590 and average unit rents of $480 over the last 12 months. House rents rose a solid 7.3% while unit rents rose sharply, up 18.5%, with unit rents growing more strongly than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$868KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
20.1%6.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
242
Median days on market
Past 12 months
129
Average rent
Past 12 months
$590$480
Change in rent
Past 12 months
7.3%18.5%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Centenary Heights demographics

Centenary Heights is home to 6,152 people and has a median age of 37. The typical household earns $1,432 a week, which is about $74,500 a year.

Family life is dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest single group at 41.1%, while couple families with children make up 36.0%. Together those couple families account for 77.1% of families. One-parent families represent 21.1%, and other families 1.9%.

Homes in Centenary Heights are largely owner-occupied, with 30.9% owned outright and 31.0% owned with a mortgage (61.9% combined), while 38.1% of homes are rented.

Suburbs near Centenary Heights

Some popular suburbs near Centenary Heights include:

  • East Toowoomba: Older, tree-lined streets with classic Queenslander homes and established gardens.
  • Rangeville: Hillside suburb known for Picnic Point lookout and expansive parklands.
  • Kearneys Spring: Predominantly residential, featuring local reserves, creeks and a suburban feel.
  • South Toowoomba: Mix of older homes and low-rise units, with neighbourhood parks and ovals.
  • Toowoomba City: Busy city centre, home to shops, cafes and civic institutions.

How does Centenary Heights compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Centenary Heights’s median house price is 11.9% higher than South Toowoomba’s.
  • Median unit prices: Centenary Heights’s median unit price is 12.0% higher than Kearneys Spring’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Centenary Heights have grown 4.7% higher than in East Toowoomba.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby East Toowoomba have risen 26.8% more than in Centenary Heights over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Centenary Heights are selling 20.0% faster than in East Toowoomba.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Centenary Heights are selling 10.0% faster than in East Toowoomba.

Choose the right real estate agents in Centenary Heights

There are 61 real estate agents in Centenary Heights, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 24.6% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Centenary Heights typically range from 2% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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