Overall score
Indooroopilly
68.8/100
Toowong
70.2/100
Indooroopilly vs Toowong, QLD Suburb Comparison
Indooroopilly for families and value; Toowong for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
IndooroopillyToowong
Crime rate
Indooroopilly
64.8 / 1k
Toowong
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Indooroopilly
785
Toowong
525
Population
Indooroopilly
13,622
Toowong
12,556
Metric leadIndooroopilly 5Toowong 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesIndooroopilly
- Best for investmentToowong
- Best for best valueIndooroopilly
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Indooroopilly | Toowong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.8/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.8 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | 72 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 785 | 525 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 15.0% |
| Population | 13,622 | 12,556 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Indooroopilly is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Toowong is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Indooroopilly pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Toowong is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Indooroopilly, while Toowong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.