Overall score
Indooroopilly
76.0/100
Toowong
68.4/100
Indooroopilly vs Toowong, QLD suburb comparison
Indooroopilly for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
IndooroopillyToowong
Crime rate
Indooroopilly
40.7 / 1k
Toowong
38.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Indooroopilly
780
Toowong
518
Population
Indooroopilly
13,622
Toowong
12,556
Metric leadIndooroopilly 7Toowong 12 tiedacross 10 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 investmentIndooroopilly
- Best for best valueIndooroopilly
- Best for best schoolsIndooroopilly
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 | 76.0/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.7 / 1k | 38.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | 72 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 780 | 518 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Toowong is the better pick for a busy dining and café scene and excellent public transport.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Indooroopilly, while Toowong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.