Live, Work & Invest in Toowoomba
Agriculture, education, health & manufacturing opportunities
As Australia's second largest inland city, Toowoomba is a place full of opportunity.
With a growing population, a diversified economy, and strong sectors in agriculture, education, health, and manufacturing there are a range of investment opportunities that abound in Toowoomba.
The city has seen significant infrastructure investment in recent years, including the development of a Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (Bypass) and a range of new residential and commercial developments.
2026 Toowoomba Development Status Report
The Development Status Report is updated biennially to provide businesses with a comprehensive overview of significant developments across the Toowoomba region, including project values, locations and estimated completion dates. By maintaining this record, TSBE aims to support informed business decision-making, strengthen investor confidence and encourage further investment across the region.
The 2026 report showcases the significant investment delivered throughout the region over the past two years while highlighting major projects in the development pipeline. The report includes known developments with a value exceeding $1 million, offering valuable insights into the region’s continued growth and economic development.
| Total projects - $21.8+ billion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Civil works - $815 million | Energy - $10,250 million | Manufacturing - $1,949 million |
| Housing - $4,200 million | Health - $2,617 million | Commercial - $417 million |
| Roads - $320 million | Infrastructure - $941 million | Education - $298 million |
Fast Facts of the Toowoomba Region
- Toowoomba region population – 186,276 (ABS ERP 2025)
- More than 5 million visitors to the region each year
- $21.8 billion development spend in the Toowoomba region (2026)
- Toowoomba’s Gross Regional Product was $15.54 billion in 2025 (NIEIR)
- Median house price is $856,000 (July 2025 – June 2026, realestate.com.au)
- Toowoomba region represents Australia’s leading agricultural sector in production and innovation
LIVE Toowoomba
A region on the rise: Find your future in Toowoomba
LIVE Toowoomba is a curated resource delivering information, stories and data on the Toowoomba Region to attract people to work, do business or invest in our region.
