Suburb Profile4066

Toowong

Brisbane City Council · 5km west of Brisbane CBD

Median House
$1,867,500
Median Unit
$865,000
Population
13,665
Avg Land Size
500m²
From CBD
5km west
Proprietary ACRES Data

Toowong Development Intelligence

ACRES Developer Demand Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Development Sites
2
2 properties tracked
Active Enquiries
1
1 owners in network
Recorded Offers
0
Amalgamation Sites
1
Median Land Size
8,130 m²
Market Momentum
Rising
Median Sale Price
$2,264,376
8.8% annual growth

ACRES is actively tracking 2 properties in Toowong, including 2 identified development sites. Buyer demand is currently moderate — we're holding 1 active buyer enquiry and 0 recorded offers across our network here. We've flagged 1 potential site-amalgamation opportunity in Toowong — notably along Sherwood Road — where adjoining holdings could be combined into a larger development parcel. The median tracked land holding is around 8,130 m². According to current market data, the median sale price sits near $2.26M, 8.8% annual growth.

Site-Amalgamation Opportunities
Sherwood Road · 2 adjoining sites

Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Toowong

Annual Growth (Houses)
+16.6%
Annual Growth (Units)
+12.6%
Rental Yield (Houses)
3.1%
Rental Yield (Units)
4.8%
Avg. Days on Market
19
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
5-Year House Growth
+93%
5-Year Unit Growth
+82%
Market Demand
Very High

5-Year Median Price Trend

  • Houses
  • Units
202120222023202420252026$0$1500K$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About Toowong

Toowong is a well-established western suburbs hub anchored by Toowong Village shopping centre and the Toowong train station. Its proximity to the University of Queensland, strong transport connections, and large blocks make it an attractive development precinct. The suburb offers a mix of character homes on the hillsides with commanding views and medium-density development along the Coronation Drive corridor.

Development Potential

High. Toowong is a designated Major Centre under the Brisbane City Plan, supporting significant mixed-use and high-density development around the train station and shopping centre. Large blocks on the hillsides offer townhouse and small apartment development potential.

Key Zoning: Centre Zone, High Density Residential, Low-Medium Density Residential

Growth Drivers

  • Major Centre designation supporting density
  • University of Queensland student and staff demand
  • Train station transit-oriented development
  • Large blocks with subdivision potential
  • Western corridor growth

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Living in Toowong

Infrastructure

  • Toowong Village shopping centre
  • Toowong train station
  • University of Queensland nearby
  • Mt Coot-tha and botanic gardens
  • Coronation Drive river corridor

Transport

  • Toowong train station
  • High-frequency bus routes
  • Coronation Drive to CBD
  • Regatta ferry terminal nearby
  • Cycling paths along the river to UQ and CBD

Lifestyle

  • Toowong Village retail and dining
  • Mt Coot-tha bushwalks and lookout
  • Brisbane Botanic Gardens
  • University precinct atmosphere
  • River walks along Coronation Drive

Toowong Location

Toowong, 4066 · Brisbane City Council

What's Nearby in Toowong

Schools, parks, transport, shopping and education within Toowong and surrounds

Schools

  • Toowong State School
  • Indooroopilly State High School
  • Stuartholme School
  • St Ignatius School

Parks & Recreation

  • Perrin Park
  • Toowong Memorial Park
  • Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
  • Anzac Park

Shopping

  • Toowong Village Shopping Centre
  • Woolworths Toowong
  • Coles Toowong

Transport

  • Toowong Station
  • Auchenflower Station
  • Regatta CityCat Terminal

Universities & Colleges

  • University of Queensland (adjacent)
  • UQ St Lucia Campus

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.