Toowoomba
Australia · State of QueenslandAU
City in Queensland, Australia
Toowoomba is a city on the border of the South East Queensland and Darling Downs regions of Queensland, Australia. It is located 132 km (82 mi) west of Queensland's capital, Brisbane. The urban population of Toowoomba as of the 2021 census was 142,163, having grown at an average annual rate of 1.45% over the previous two decades. Toowoomba is the second-most-populous inland city in Australia after the nation's capital, Canberra. It is also the second-largest regional centre in Queensland and is often referred to as the capital of the Darling Downs, or the 4th biggest city in South East Queensland after Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The city serves as the council seat of the Toowoomba Region.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 108,398
- Coordinates
- -27.561, 151.954
- Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation
- 691 m
Overview of Toowoomba
Travellers heading to State of Queensland, Australia will find Toowoomba, a mid-sized city. Records put its population near 108,398. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Toowoomba is strongest on culture and nature. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 691 metres.
Things to do in Toowoomba
Culture in Toowoomba
(3)Under culture, Toowoomba is tagged with Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Mosques. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Toowoomba.
Nature in Toowoomba
(1)On the nature side, Toowoomba offers Gardens. All of it is drawn from Toowoomba's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Toowoomba
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Toowoomba by regional transport from the nearest hub in State of Queensland; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Australia/Brisbane.
Similar destinations
Places near Toowoomba that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Toowoomba known for?
- Toowoomba, in State of Queensland, Australia, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 108,398 residents.
- What can you do in Toowoomba?
- Recorded activities in Toowoomba include Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Mosques and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Toowoomba?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Toowoomba located?
- Toowoomba is located in State of Queensland, Australia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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