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Harlaxton suburb profile

Harlaxton is an inner Toowoomba suburb that combines established residential streets with pockets of light industry and service businesses. The area is anchored by the heritage Harlaxton House and a mix of timber Queenslanders, weatherboard cottages and later lowset homes, with some limited infill that gives the suburb a layered, lived-in feel. Residents tend to be long-term locals, tradespeople and young families who value straightforward access to the Toowoomba CBD, bus routes and regional roads. Local shops and small parks cover everyday needs, and the overall character is practical and unpretentious rather than newly built.

Harlaxton property market performance

Current median dwelling price$631,250Past 3 months

Property growth+21.7%Past 12 months

Harlaxton has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $700,000, up sharply 18.6% over the last 12 months. Unit values also rose sharply, up 24.7% over the last 12 months, so unit values grew faster than house values.

Over the last 3 months 13 houses and 3 units sold. The median days on market over the last 12 months were 11 days for houses and 9 days for units, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Harlaxton saw house rents average $550 a week, up sharply 12.2% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $438 a week, up a solid 6.8% over the last 12 months, so house rents grew more strongly than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$700KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
18.6%24.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
133
Median days on market
Past 12 months
119
Average rent
Past 12 months
$550$438
Change in rent
Past 12 months
12.2%6.8%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Harlaxton demographics

Harlaxton is home to 2,824 people, with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $1,156 a week, roughly $60,100 a year.

Families make up a large share of the community. Couple families are the biggest grouping, with 33.5% being couple families with children and 36.3% being couple families without children, together just under seven in ten of all families. One-parent families account for 28.4% and other families 1.8%.

Homes in Harlaxton are split fairly closely between owning and renting. About 25.4% are owned outright and 26.3% are owned with a mortgage, giving owner-occupiers 51.7% overall, while renters make up 48.3%.

Suburbs near Harlaxton

Some popular suburbs near Harlaxton include:

  • North Toowoomba: Older neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century housing.
  • Mount Kynoch: Bushland and reserve country featuring an elevated ridge and scenic views.
  • Mount Lofty: Leafy suburb with parkland and broad city views.
  • Cranley: Semi-rural to industrial mix, with large parcels and open spaces.
  • Rockville: Mainly residential, known for family homes and suburban streets.

How does Harlaxton compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Harlaxton’s median house price is 28.4% lower than Mount Lofty’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Harlaxton have grown 4.9% higher than in North Toowoomba.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Harlaxton have grown 26.7% higher than in North Toowoomba.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Harlaxton are selling 8.3% faster than in North Toowoomba.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby North Toowoomba are selling 11.1% faster than in Harlaxton.

Choose the right real estate agents in Harlaxton

There are 52 real estate agents in Harlaxton, 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 25.3% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Harlaxton 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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