Toowong vs Indooroopilly
How Toowong and Indooroopilly compare on population growth, the 2021 Census profile, socio-economic advantage, housing and local amenities — every number the most recent ABS release for that suburb.
Comparing Toowong and Indooroopilly: Indooroopilly is growing fastest, up 2.6% in the latest year against 0.8% for Toowong. Renting is cheapest in Toowong (median $420/wk at the 2021 Census) and dearest in Indooroopilly ($440/wk). Toowong is much more unit-dominated (67% flats or apartments) than Indooroopilly (45%).
Population growth since 2001
- Toowong+56%
- Indooroopilly+55%
| Metric | Toowong4066 · Brisbane Inner - West | Indooroopilly4068 · Sherwood - Indooroopilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population & growth | ||
| Population (ERP)Estimated resident population, Jun 2025 | 13,725 | 15,496 |
| Annual growthLatest year, vs the prior year | +0.8% | +2.6% |
| Change since 2001Total ERP change over the period shown | +56% | +55% |
| Net migrationInternal + overseas arrivals − departures, 2025 | +40 | +398 |
| The 2021 Census | ||
| Median ageYears | 30 | 33 |
| Median household incomeTotal weekly household income | $1,932/wk | $2,070/wk |
| Median personal incomeTotal weekly personal income | $972/wk | $922/wk |
| Born overseasShare born outside Australia | 35.3% | 43.3% |
| Household sizeAverage people per household | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Housing | ||
| Median rentWeekly rent for rented dwellings, 2021 | $420/wk | $440/wk |
| Rent change since 2016Change in median weekly rent, 2016 → 2021 | +2% | +2% |
| Median mortgageMonthly repayment, 2021 | $2,052/mo | $2,039/mo |
| Separate housesShare of occupied dwellings | 29.9% | 46.0% |
| Flats & apartmentsShare of occupied dwellings | 66.8% | 45.2% |
| Owned outrightShare of occupied dwellings | 21.1% | 28.4% |
| MortgagedShare of occupied dwellings | 22.6% | 24.9% |
| RentedShare of occupied dwellings | 54.4% | 44.6% |
| Socio-economic | ||
| Advantage (IRSAD)SEIFA 2021 decile — 10 = most advantaged nationally | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Disadvantage (IRSD)SEIFA 2021 decile — 1 = most disadvantaged nationally | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Economic resources (IER)SEIFA 2021 decile | 3 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Education & occupation (IEO)SEIFA 2021 decile | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Year 12 attainmentAdults who completed Year 12, 2021 | 90.5% | 89.6% |
| Employment rateEmployed share of people aged 15+, 2021 | 67.3% | 62.6% |
| Unemployment rateUnemployed share of the labour force, 2021 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Amenities | ||
| SchoolsMapped within the SA2 (OpenStreetMap) | 7 | 7 |
| Hospitals & GPsMapped within the SA2 (OpenStreetMap) | 4 | 11 |
| SupermarketsMapped within the SA2 (OpenStreetMap) | 5 | 6 |
| Green spacesMapped within the SA2 (OpenStreetMap) | 12 | 29 |
| Nearest train stationStraight-line distance to the nearest mapped station | 1000 m | 550 m |
marks the leading suburb where a “better” direction is clear.
Compiled from ABS regional population, the 2021 Census, SEIFA 2021 and OpenStreetMap · figures current to October 2026.
Other popular comparisons
- West End vs South BrisbaneCompare →
- New Farm vs Paddington - MiltonCompare →
- Chermside vs IndooroopillyCompare →
- Sunnybank vs CarindaleCompare →
- Wynnum vs CarindaleCompare →
Want a different pair? Pick your own suburbs to compare →