Toowong Suburb Profile 

Living in Toowong offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and natural beauty, bordered by the Brisbane River on one side and the picturesque Mt Coot-tha on the other. This lush green suburb features community gardens and extensive recreational facilities, creating a welcoming yet bustling atmosphere that keeps those living in Toowong loyal to the area. With its convenient proximity to the inner city, Toowong provides a wide range of lifestyle amenities, from iconic pubs and boutique cafés to beautifully renovated Queenslanders and fashion boutiques catering to diverse tastes. 

High Street and Sherwood Road, which house Toowong Village, serve as key arterial connections, yet just a step away are charming, tree-lined streets and quiet suburban pockets with traditional homes. For the active, Toowong’s walking, running, and cycling paths offer a scenic riverside route to Brisbane’s CBD or outer western suburbs. On weekends, locals enjoy the riverside tracks and numerous green spaces, making the most of their community’s offerings with picnics, barbeques, and other recreational activities. 

Area Features

Shopping

Toowong Village offers a vast variety of food markets, fashion stores and boutiques. For a touch of high-end fashion, popular Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is close at hand.

Mt. Coot-tha

From its challenging hill climbs to its more relaxed picnic spots and lush green botanic gardens, Mt Coot-tha offers an escape from the daily grind, just minutes from Toowong.

Transport

Trains, buses and CityCat ferries service the area. With a multitude of running and bike paths, Toowong is all about convenience and accessibility.