Centenary Heights
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Centenary Heights, QLD 4350.
About Centenary Heights
Welcome to Centenary Heights
Centenary Heights is a well-settled residential suburb on the southern side of Toowoomba, the regional capital that sits roughly two hours west of Brisbane on the Great Dividing Range. Bordered by Rangeville, Darling Heights, Harristown, South Toowoomba and Spring, it's one of those pockets of the Garden City that residents tend to stay in for the long haul, drawn by leafy streets, established homes and easy access to just about everything Toowoomba has to offer.
With a population of around 6,152 and a median age of 37, it's a suburb that suits families and long-term homeowners as much as it does downsizers and professionals wanting a quieter, established address close to the CBD without the premium price tag of some of the more sought-after inner suburbs.
Lifestyle & dining
Centenary Heights has a settled, suburban feel rather than a café-strip identity of its own, but that's part of its appeal — residents are only minutes from the cafés, restaurants and pubs of South Toowoomba and the broader CBD dining scene. The suburb's own amenities lean towards convenience and community, with local parks, sporting clubs and schools forming the backbone of day-to-day life, while bigger nights out or brunch plans usually mean a short drive into town or across to Rangeville's leafier café pockets.
Shopping
For everyday needs, residents typically head to the shopping centres and strips in neighbouring Harristown and South Toowoomba, both just a few minutes away, while the Toowoomba CBD offers the full spread of major retailers, specialty stores and weekend markets. It's a suburb where you're never far from a supermarket run or a bigger shopping trip, without the congestion that comes with living right in the thick of it.
Getting around
Centenary Heights' location on Toowoomba's southern side makes for straightforward commutes into the CBD and across to the surrounding suburbs, with good arterial road connections linking it to Rangeville, South Toowoomba, Harristown, Darling Heights and Spring. Buses service the area for those without a car, while the suburb's position away from the range means locals avoid the trickier terrain some other Toowoomba suburbs contend with, keeping trips to work, school or the shops relatively simple.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Gabbinbar State School and Centenary Heights State High School both serving the area and giving the suburb its name recognition among Toowoomba parents. The presence of a public high school within the suburb itself is a drawcard for families wanting to avoid long school runs, and it's contributed to Centenary Heights' reputation as a practical, family-friendly base with a good spread of housing to match different life stages.
Housing & architecture
The suburb's housing stock reflects its established character, with a mix of classic Queenslander-influenced homes, brick veneers and more recent builds spread across quiet residential streets. Current listings show houses make up around 75% of the market, with apartments and units accounting for about 18% and townhouses the remaining 6%, so buyers and renters have reasonable choice between full-sized family homes and lower-maintenance alternatives, though standalone houses remain the dominant and defining housing type.
The property market
Centenary Heights has seen strong recent momentum, with house prices climbing 21.9% to bring the median to $780,000, while units and apartments sit at a median of $630,000. Median rent across the suburb is $570 a week, reflecting solid ongoing demand from both owner-occupiers and tenants. For a suburb this close to the Toowoomba CBD, with reliable schools and an established feel, the recent growth suggests buyers are increasingly recognising Centenary Heights as good value relative to some of its more prestigious neighbours like Rangeville, while still offering the same practical access to the city.
Market snapshot
Centenary Heights property market
Median sale price
$780k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$570
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$670k
Median
$780k
Premium
$971k
Days on market
9
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
71
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +14.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Centenary Heights by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Centenary Heights, QLD 4350.
Population
6,152
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$1,432
median, per week
Median rent
$320
per week
Median mortgage
$1,408
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Centenary Heights
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Centenary Heights
$808k
19 Catto Street
Sold ~July 2026
$905k
13 Skehan Street
Sold ~July 2026
$821k
2/3 Jewell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$645k
5/340 Hume Street
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
1 Llewellyn Street
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
2/277a Alderley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$815k
4 Meadow Court
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
13 Flinders Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Centenary Heights
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Common questions
Centenary Heights suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Centenary Heights?
The median house price in Centenary Heights, QLD is $780k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 21.9%.
How much is rent in Centenary Heights?
The median weekly rent in Centenary Heights is around $570 per week.
Is Centenary Heights a good place to live?
Centenary Heights is a residential locality of Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. Centenary Heights is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 6,152 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Centenary Heights?
Centenary Heights has a population of 6,152 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Centenary Heights?
There are 2 schools in or near Centenary Heights, including Gabbinbar State School and Centenary Heights State High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Centenary Heights?
Properties in Centenary Heights take around 9 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Centenary Heights?
Entry-level properties in Centenary Heights start around $670k, while premium homes reach $971k.
What suburbs are near Centenary Heights?
Suburbs near Centenary Heights include Spring, South Toowoomba, Harristown, Rangeville and Darling Heights.
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