Moving to Toorbul QLD 4510
What the official numbers say about living in Toorbul — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $325 a week, against a median household income of $1,149 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Toorbul grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (877 → 958 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Papua New Guinea; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, Polish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Toorbul scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest airport: Caloundra Airport, 26.2 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 49 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Toorbul, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Masked Lapwing · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Welcome Swallow · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Toorbul, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toorbul here | 958 | — | 2/10 | 56% |
| Ningi | 5,349 | — | 3/10 | 57% |
| Donnybrook | 664 | — | 2/10 | 48% |
| Banksia Beach | 7,180 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
| Sandstone Point | 4,094 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Bellara | 3,278 | — | 1/10 | 26% |
| Bongaree | 8,162 | — | 2/10 | 33% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moreton Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Longman — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4510 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Toorbul profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $325 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 877 people to 958. It sits about 49 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Moreton Bay council, and the federal seat is Longman.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Toorbul vs Donnybrook · Toorbul vs Woorim.
Nearby guides: Ningi · Donnybrook · Banksia Beach · Sandstone Point · Bellara · Bongaree.
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