Located in Queensland, Toorbul sits 62 km from Brisbane CBD, around 58 minutes by car. The suburb has 958 residents, a median age of 57, and a median household income of $59,748 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 3.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $325 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,517. Walkability is low.
Is Toorbul a good suburb?
Toorbul scores a D (32/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and community.
Car-dependent
Walkability 16/100 · 61.9 km · 58 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $815K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 39/100 · Crime 50/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 57 · 958 residents
Liveability Rating
32 / 100 · Ranked #895 in QLDEach bar is Toorbul's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Toorbul?
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Our score
32 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataToorbul's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $815,000, about 9% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$815,000
In line with its 7 neighbours (median $835,000)
Based on 36 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 53 days — median across 12 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 7 sales $767K
- 3 bed 18 sales $792K
- 4 bed 7 sales $1.16M
Land
$1,650,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025121 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 25% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4510.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Toorbul safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Toorbul sits in the moderate band, with 9 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 12% on the prior year.
9 offences
12.5% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202410 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1989–2022Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Rate
- -0.04 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -1.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Toorbul is very car-dependent on foot — at 16/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Toorbul.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 507
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Moreton Bay: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Toorbul is home to 958 residents, with a median age of 57 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $60,000 a year, with unemployment at 7.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
958
Median Age
57
Median Household Income
$59,748/yr
Census Median Rent
$325/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$31,252/yr
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
22.6%
Total Dwellings
403
Owner-Occupier Rate
74.9%
Houses
93.1%
Rental Stress
28.3%
Mortgage Stress
30.5%
Work From Home
14.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.3%
- Employment Rate
- 43.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 30.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
0 residents (0.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 915 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
4% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (16 of 374).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Moreton Bay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Moreton Bay
In the year to August 2026, 6,996 new dwellings were approved across Moreton Bay. That mix is 4,852 houses and 2,144 units. Approvals are up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 14.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.43 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Deception Bay (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 17.5 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Cape Moreton Lighthouse, 38.2 kmHigh rainfall — mild summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 1 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 1.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,052 mm
- 98 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.8°C
- 0 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 14.7°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 4.2 kmMineral Sand MiningTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 4510, 248 of 46,876 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (974 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4510, 15,660 rooftop-solar systems totalling 100.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 21,232 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 955 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
6 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4510.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $815,000 this is $65,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Terry Young Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Terry Young | 49.9% | 50.1% | +3.0 |
| 2022 | Terry Young | 46.9% | 53.1% | -0.2 |
| 2019 | Terry Young | 46.7% | 53.3% | +4.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Ariana Doolan Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ariana Doolan LNP | 50.4% |
| 2020 | Ali King ALP | 55.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Toorbul
Is Toorbul a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Toorbul is moderate (50/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Toorbul?
Toorbul has a low recorded bushfire history (39/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Toorbul a good place to live?
Toorbul has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (32/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Toorbul?
Toorbul, QLD had a population of 958 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Toorbul, QLD?
The postcode for Toorbul, QLD is 4510.
How far is Toorbul from Brisbane?
Toorbul is 62 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 58 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Toorbul?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Toorbul was $59,748 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Toorbul?
There are too few current rental listings in Toorbul for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $325, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Toorbul?
The median age of residents in Toorbul was 57 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Toorbul at risk of bushfire?
Toorbul has a low recorded bushfire history (39/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Toorbul walkable?
Toorbul scores 16/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Toorbul?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Toorbul (Deception Bay (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.7 µg/m³. That puts Toorbul below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Toorbul?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Toorbul, Cape Moreton Lighthouse (38.2 km away), summer days average 27.8°C, winter nights 14.7°C, 1,052 mm of rain a year over 98 rainy days, and 0 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Toorbul?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Toorbul belong to?
Toorbul sits within the Moreton Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Toorbul?
The average residential rates bill through Moreton Bay is $1,577 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Toorbul?
Across Moreton Bay, 6,996 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Toorbul in?
Toorbul sits within the federal Division of Longman, currently held by Terry Young (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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