Moving to Toogoom QLD 4655
What the official numbers say about living in Toogoom — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $345 a week, against a median household income of $1,081 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Toogoom grew 39% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,872 → 2,596 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German, Polish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Toogoom scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest airport: Hervey Bay Airport, 21.1 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 249 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 park — see them all on the Toogoom profile.
What's actually nearby
Parks and reserves: Fixter Park 2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Toogoom, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Brahminy Kite · Rainbow Lorikeet · Rainbow Bee-eater · White-faced Heron · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Toogoom, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toogoom here | 2,596 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
| Craignish | 2,190 | — | 5/10 | 49% |
| Dundowran Beach | 2,299 | — | 7/10 | 25% |
| Burrum Heads | 2,538 | — | 1/10 | 46% |
| Dundowran | 1,085 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| Eli Waters | 3,758 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Burrum Town | 197 | — | 1/10 | 62% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Fraser Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4655 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Toogoom profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $345 a week.
The population grew 39% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,872 people to 2,596. It sits about 249 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Fraser Coast council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Toogoom vs Craignish · Toogoom vs Dundowran Beach.
Nearby guides: Craignish · Dundowran Beach · Burrum Heads · Dundowran · Eli Waters · Burrum Town.
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