Toowoomba Quarterly Price Growth Tops Last Year’s Rate

Toowoomba median house prices increased 4.2 percent in the April-to-June quarter, outpacing the 2.9 percent rise recorded in the corresponding period last year, according to CoreLogic data released this week.

The stronger growth comes as the $10 billion Inland Rail project moves into its final construction phase through the Darling Downs, drawing new workers and contractors into the city and lifting demand for housing near rail corridors.

Highfields recorded the largest quarterly lift at 5.1 percent, with several four-bedroom homes on Highfields Road selling above $620,000. Glenvale followed closely, posting 4.7 percent growth, driven by sales along Glenvale Road where blocks back onto open farmland still used for grain storage. The Toowoomba Regional Council’s current planning scheme review, due for public exhibition in August, is expected to rezone additional land in both suburbs for residential use.

Suburbs and sales figures

Across the broader Toowoomba market the median now sits at $510,000, up from $489,000 twelve months earlier. Sales volumes reached 312 detached houses in the June quarter, compared with 287 in the same three months of 2025. Properties within 800 metres of the planned Inland Rail terminal at Charlton moved particularly quickly, with two sales on Charlton Wellcamp Road completing in under three weeks.

Agricultural supply chains continue to support steady demand. Local grain handlers at the Toowoomba Showgrounds site reported hiring an extra 40 seasonal staff this winter, many of whom sought rental properties in nearby Wilsonton before moving into ownership in Highfields.

Next steps for buyers

Buyers considering an entry into the market before the next quarterly figures in October should obtain pre-approval now, as local agents report stock levels remain below the five-year average. First-home buyers eligible for the state government’s $30,000 grant can still access it on properties up to $550,000, a threshold unchanged since 2024. Checking listings through the Toowoomba Regional Council’s online property portal or contacting agents active in Highfields and Glenvale will give the clearest picture of current stock before prices adjust again.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.