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Where is Toowoomba, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Toowoomba is located on the Darling Downs in southern Queensland, about 125 kilometres west of Brisbane. It lies between the Great Dividing Range to the east and the fertile agricultural plains of the Downs region. It is famous for its annual Carnival of Flowers, historic architecture, and role as a major regional centre for education and agriculture.

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Facts about Toowoomba, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	Darling Downs / Southeast Queensland
Location	Inland from Brisbane, on the Great Dividing Range, west of the Lockyer Valley
Coordinates	27.56° S, 151.95° E
Local Government Area	Toowoomba Region
Founded	1849
Original Name	Toowoomba (from Aboriginal word, believed to mean “swamp” or “reeds in the swamp”)
Elevation	~691 m
Population	Approx. 137,000 (urban area); Toowoomba Region ~170,000
Area	Approx. 498 sq km (urban area)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	4350
Major Waterways	Gowrie Creek, East Creek, West Creek
Top Attractions	Queens Park and Botanic Gardens, Cobb & Co Museum, Picnic Point Lookout, Laurel Bank Park, Empire Theatre, Japanese Garden.
Demonym	Toowoomba residents
Main Industries	Agriculture, education, manufacturing, health services, tourism
Nearest Airport	Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)
Website	https://www.tr.qld.gov.au

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