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North Toowoomba suburb profile

North Toowoomba is an inner-north residential suburb of Toowoomba with an established, quietly suburban character. Streets are lined with mature trees and a mix of timber Queenslander homes, interwar cottages and brick postwar houses on generous blocks. The area is served by neighbourhood shops, parks and sporting reserves, while the city centre and larger retail and service precincts are easily reached by the main roads that run nearby. It suits families, professionals and downsizers who want close-in living with a calm village feel, a strong garden culture and convenient access to urban amenities.

North Toowoomba property market performance

Current median dwelling price$627,500Past 3 months

Property growth+5.9%Past 12 months

North Toowoomba has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. House values have risen sharply, up 13.8% over the last 12 months to a median house price of $700,000, while unit values declined modestly, down 2.0% over the same period.

Over the last 3 months 16 houses and 8 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 12 days and units in a median of 8 days, so units sold more quickly than houses.

In North Toowoomba, the rental market saw house rents average $593 a week, up sharply 14.0% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $440 a week, up sharply 10.0%. House rents grew more strongly than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$700KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
13.8%-2.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
168
Median days on market
Past 12 months
128
Average rent
Past 12 months
$593$440
Change in rent
Past 12 months
14.0%10.0%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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North Toowoomba demographics

North Toowoomba is home to 3,332 people, with a median age of 37. The typical household earns $1,256 a week, or roughly $65,312 a year.

Household types are led by couples. Couple families without children are the largest single group at 40.5%, and together with couple families with children (33.9%) they make up about three in four families. One-parent families account for 22.5%, while other families are 3.2%.

In North Toowoomba most homes are owner-occupied: 23.6% are owned outright and 31.9% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of about 55.5%. Renters make up 44.5% of dwellings.

Suburbs near North Toowoomba

Some popular suburbs near North Toowoomba include:

  • Mount Lofty: An elevated suburb with leafy streets and broad city outlooks.
  • Harlaxton: Established suburb with historic cottages and mature trees.
  • Toowoomba City: The city's commercial and cultural centre, with shops and civic amenities.
  • Rockville: Predominantly residential, known for family homes and local parks.
  • Newtown: Inner urban suburb of character homes, tree-lined streets and pockets of redevelopment.

How does North Toowoomba compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: North Toowoomba’s median house price is 28.4% lower than Mount Lofty’s.
  • Median unit prices: North Toowoomba’s median unit price is 6.4% higher than Newtown’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Mount Lofty have risen 8.8% more than in North Toowoomba over the past year.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in North Toowoomba have grown 3.2% higher than in Mount Lofty.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in North Toowoomba are selling 20.0% faster than in Mount Lofty.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in North Toowoomba are selling 11.1% faster than in Harlaxton.

Choose the right real estate agents in North Toowoomba

There are 48 real estate agents in North Toowoomba, 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 24.4% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in North Toowoomba 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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