Lifestyle
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Sitting atop the Great Dividing Range, at an altitude of more than 700 metres, Toowoomba is renowned for world-class gardens, attractive parks and tree-lined streets.
Toowoomba offers quality affordable housing, extensive educational options, a superior health support network and recreational facilities that can't be matched by metropolitan areas. It has a rich heritage and culture, which is supported by a diverse mix of dining and shopping facilities with the added attractions of local wineries and antique outlets.
For more information on any particular Lifestyle opportunity that exists in Toowoomba, please select from the following:
. housing . health . education . transport . employment . local environment . entertainment
For more information about community services and facilities such as sporting clubs, religious organisations, support groups as well as arts and culture please visit the Community Information Directory.
Immigration
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In May 2004, the Federal Government announced new initiatives to help attract more migrants and refugees to Australia's regional areas.
The Department will place a Regional Outreach Officer in every state and territory to increase awareness of and access to the Skilled Independent Regional (SIR) visa. The SIR visa opens the door to Australia for a group of skilled migrants who are willing to commit to settling in regional Australia for three years, who would otherwise not be able to gain permanent entry into Australia.
The Government has earmarked about 9,000 SIR visa places in 2004-2005 and is willing to provide more if required. There is also a new visa for self-funded independent retirees to encourage them to settle in regional areas.
Toowoomba City Council has actively assisted prospective residents with settlement, skills matching and employment since 1998. Residents have typically originated from South Africa, the Sudan, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Taiwan and China.
Other general migration issues can be addressed by visiting the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs web-site.
Industry
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Retail and Wholesale businesses are the largest employers in the city, followed by health, community services, manufacturing and education. As a result, Toowoomba is a major service centre with a relatively large population of both professionals and semi professionals. Both manufacturing and service industries in Toowoomba employ a greater number of people when compared with the Queensland average.
The Retail and Wholesale businesses are also the main contributors to Gross Regional Product, followed by the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
The population of Toowoomba is predicted to increase by 0.6% per annum, to a population of 105,313 persons by 2026.
For more detailed statistics, please see the Facts & Figures page, or visit the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office website.
Land
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As a joint initiative between The State Government, Toowoomba City Council, and Jondaryan Shire, the Charlton Wellcamp Integrated Employment Area consists of 1,000ha, intended to become the future major industrial area of the region. This area will act as a transport corridor and multi-modal freight hub.
It is anticipated that the development will be built to world's best practice utilising the concepts of industrial ecology in industrial processes.
Strategic location at the nexus of the Warrego, New England and Gore highways will allow the area to be a gateway for western, southern and eastern freight - having the capacity to capitalise on its strategic location as a freight and transport terminal of national significance.
Water
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As well as provision of water to the city, Toowoomba City Council also provides water to some of the surrounding Shires. Toowoomba City Council has a strong focus on the education and awareness of 'Waterwise Initiatives' to ensure an adequate supply of water for our future.
All of the city's wastewater is treated to a high level, with the majority of nutrients and organic material present in the water removed prior to discharge into Gowrie Creek.
In pursuing its corporate goals towards ecological sustainability, Toowoomba City Council currently supplies wastewater to Millmerran Power Station and New Wave Leather. Toowoomba City Council is looking at other reuse opportunities such as further supply to industry and agriculture.
Please visit Toowoomba water for more information.
