Highfields vs Toowoomba City, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Highfields | Toowoomba City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 80.3/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.1 / 1k | 57.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 11 |
| Walkability | 67.5/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 148 | 648 |
| Population | 8,568 | 2,321 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHighfields
- Best for familiesHighfields
- Best for investmentHighfields
- Best for best valueHighfields
- Best for best schoolsHighfields
Comparison summary
Highfields (Qld) and Toowoomba City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Highfields (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Highfields (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Highfields (Qld); Crime rate favours Highfields (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Highfields (Qld), Families → Highfields (Qld), Investment → Highfields (Qld), Best value → Highfields (Qld).