Queensland location profile
Toowong QLD 4066
Leafy, riverside inner-west suburb known for its convenience, heritage Queenslanders, and lively dining around Toowong Village. Popular with professionals and students due to easy access to the CBD and the University of Queensland.
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Why families consider Toowong
Mix of young professionals, students, and established families; apartments along main corridors with classic Queenslanders in quieter streets. Vibrant cafe/restaurant scene, strong public transport, and an active outdoor lifestyle along the river.
Amenities & services
- Toowong Village shopping centre
- Indooroopilly Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Toowong Village Medical Centre
- The Wesley Hospital (nearby Auchenflower)
- Cafes and restaurants on Sherwood Rd and High St
- Regatta Hotel dining
- Toowong Library (Level 1, Toowong Village, Sherwood Rd, Toowong)
Transport & connectivity
- Toowong train station
- CityCat ferry (Regatta terminal)
- Bus routes 411, 412, 444 and other frequent services
- Coronation Drive, Milton Road, Moggill Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bicentennial Bikeway and riverside paths
- Toowong Memorial Park sports fields
- Anzac Park bush trails and dog off‑leash areas
- Regatta Hotel and local bars
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot‑tha and nearby walking tracks
- Toowong Memorial Park
- Anzac Park
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot‑tha
- Toowong Creek corridor
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in and around the suburb; infant places often waitlisted, better availability for toddlers and preschoolers; typical long opening hours.
- The University of Queensland – St Lucia campus (via bus/CityCat, ~2–3km)
- Queensland University of Technology – Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove (via train/bus)