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Toowoomba

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Updated Saturday, October 17, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Toowoomba month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Toowoomba are typically April, September and October, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 8°C), and March the wettest (about 157 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.417.99711.2
February27.817.89810.5
March25.917.21579.4
April23.213.73610.0
May19.910.8538.9
June17.18.1318.8
July17.07.6328.7
August19.08.3339.9
September22.310.72910.5
October24.813.39010.6
November26.715.110611.1
December28.517.17911.8

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Previously

  1. 2011 Toowoomba flash flood

    A catastrophic flash flood occurred on 10 January 2011, causing severe property damage and casualties.

Current public leadership

  • Geoff McDonald

    Mayor of the Toowoomba Region, serving since July 2023.

People associated with this place

  • Geoffrey Rush

    Famous actor born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

  • Sonia Kruger

    Notable television personality and media professional born in Toowoomba.

  • Rachael Grinham

    Professional squash player born in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Historical figures

  • Allan Cunningham

    English botanist and explorer who discovered the Darling Downs region.

  • William Henry Groom

    First town council election winner and prominent early figure in Toowoomba.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Crystal Palace Picture Gardens

    Wikidata places this site in Toowoomba. Former cinema in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

  • Empire Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Toowoomba. Theatre in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

  • Strand Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Toowoomba. Cinema in Toowoomba, Australia.

  • Downs Drive-In

    Wikidata places this site in Toowoomba. Former drive-in cinema in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

  • BCC Cinemas Toowoomba Grand Central

    Wikidata places this site in Toowoomba. Cinema in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

  • Garden City Drive-In

    Wikidata places this site in Toowoomba. Former drive-in cinema in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

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01 · Overview

Toowoomba, in brief

Founded in 1849 upon the traditional lands of the Giabal and Jarowair people, Toowoomba stands as one of Australia's oldest inland cities. Situated in Queensland at a distance of 132 kilometres west of Brisbane, the urban centre recorded a population of 142,163 residents during the 2021 census.

Originally taking shape on territory historically tied to the Giabal and Jarowair nations, the municipality developed into a vibrant cultural focal point during the Federation period with the creation of the Austral Society. Over time, demographic patterns shifted to embrace diverse global origins, evidenced by census data showing residents born in countries such as England, New Zealand, India, the Philippines, and South Africa, alongside households communicating in languages including Arabic, Mandarin, Dinka, Tagalog, and Punjabi.

Blending deep historical roots with contemporary creative expression, the urban landscape features preserved Victorian-era and traditional Queenslander architecture alongside prominent street art and laneways. Residents and visitors engage with a thriving local food and coffee scene, public gardens like Queens Park and Laurel Bank Park, and community celebrations such as the annual Carnival of Flowers, all reflecting a dynamic exchange of heritage and modern cultural life.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Toowoomba located and what are its coordinates?

Toowoomba is situated in Australia at geographic coordinates -27.5606, 151.9539, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Toowoomba?

Toowoomba has a recorded population of approximately 142,163 and observes the Australia/Brisbane time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Toowoomba?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Toowoomba include EN-AU, with AUD used for local transactions.

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