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Toowong vs West End

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ToowongWest End
Active7352
Safety9324
Wealth4258
Value3440
Parks3641
Cafés9498
Transit9096
Green space3524
Active & healthy6355
Schools nearby (OSM)8778
Median rent$420/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,850,000$2,075,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 20268953
Population12,55614,730
Full profile Toowong in full West End in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Toowong safer than West End?

Toowong scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Toowong or West End?

Toowong has the lower median house price of the two ($1,850,000 vs $2,075,000).

Should I live in Toowong or West End?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Toowong or West End.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →