Redwood Suburb Profile and Insights
Report Date: October 2026
Postcode: 4350 (Queensland)
Redwood is a small locality on Toowoomba's eastern escarpment, shaped by bushland, steep terrain and proximity to some of the city's most important natural areas. Its identity is closely tied to conservation land, walking tracks and the green edge of the range.
Residential settlement is limited and the locality is best understood as an escarpment and bushland setting with a small residential presence. Nearby East Toowoomba, Rangeville, Mount Lofty and the CBD provide the practical service base.
Redwood has 11 parks. The predominant age group is 70-74 years.
The area of Redwood is 4.3 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 159 people.
Summary
Suburb Area | 4.3 km² |
Predominant Age Group | 70-74 years |
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Lending Considerations
 Estimated Lending Sensitivity | General - Subject To Lender Assessment |
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Suburb Features
Parks | 11 |
 Suburb Type | Urban |
 Suburb Position/Trajectory | Established Residential |
 Lifestyle Category | Urban Residential |
 Market Maturity | Established |
 Tourism Appeal | Has Tourism Appeal |
Travel Times To/From Redwood
Brisbane CBD (Peak) | 130 mins |
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Brisbane CBD (Off-peak) | 95 mins |
Surfers Paradise (Peak) | 180 mins |
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Surfers Paradise (Off-peak) | 135 mins |
Brisbane Airport (Peak) | 150 mins |
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Brisbane Airport (Off-peak) | 115 mins |
Gold Coast Airport (Peak) | 210 mins |
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Gold Coast Airport (Off-peak) | 165 mins |
Local Schools Near Redwood
Combined Primary & Secondary
Toowoomba Anglican School (Toowoomba)
Fairholme College (Toowoomba)
Primary Schools
Withcott State School
Mater Dei Primary School (Toowoomba)
Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School
School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.
Notable Redwood Streets
East Street
East Street is one of Redwood's most prominent residential addresses, known for escarpment-side homes, leafy established blocks and the heritage-listed Glen Alpine estate. The street has a prestigious high-side Toowoomba character, with views, mature gardens and proximity to Picnic Point, Rangeville services and the city centre giving it a rare combination of privacy and convenience.
Bridge Street
Bridge Street is closely tied to Redwood Park, with nearby trail access and a small group of large residential properties set beside one of Toowoomba's most important bushland reserves. The street has a secluded escarpment-edge feel, giving residents immediate access to walking tracks, natural vegetation and a quiet residential pocket close to East Toowoomba and Rangeville.
Old Toll Bar Road
Old Toll Bar Road carries strong local history as part of the older range access route into Toowoomba, with a small number of tightly held properties positioned near the top of the escarpment. The road combines heritage character, dramatic range context and a private residential setting, making it one of Redwood's clearest addresses for buyers seeking elevation, views and a distinctive Toowoomba edge.
James Street
James Street sits in a private Redwood pocket close to the escarpment, with larger homes, elevated outlooks and quick access to Rangeville, Picnic Point and East Toowoomba. The street has a quiet residential feel, with limited through movement and a setting that suits buyers wanting privacy while staying close to major eastside amenities.
Toowoomba Connection Road
Toowoomba Connection Road forms the major range-side transport corridor through Redwood, linking the escarpment with the eastern approach into Toowoomba. While it is a busier address than the suburb's small residential streets, it gives the locality its strongest movement role and passes close to the Redwood Park entrance, reinforcing the suburb's connection with the range, bushland and historic gateway into the city.
Detailed Insights
Redwood is a distinctive locality on the eastern edge of Toowoomba, where the city meets the escarpment and bushland becomes the dominant feature. The area is shaped by steep terrain, native vegetation, walking tracks, lookout country and the green edge of the Great Dividing Range.
Redwood has a limited built footprint compared with Toowoomba's larger residential suburbs. Its identity is closely tied to natural land, reserves and escarpment recreation, with nearby suburbs providing the practical urban services. This gives Redwood a strong environmental character and a quieter role within the city.
The locality is valued for its access to outdoor recreation. Bushwalking, mountain biking, nature observation and scenic outlooks are major parts of the area's appeal, particularly for residents of surrounding suburbs who use the eastern escarpment as a recreational asset.
Where homes or nearby residential access are relevant, the setting is defined by greenery, elevation and proximity to the natural edge of the city. Everyday services such as schools, shops, hospitals, cafes and professional services are reached through East Toowoomba, Rangeville, Mount Lofty and central Toowoomba.
Redwood is best understood as a bushland and escarpment locality with strong recreational and environmental value. Its importance lies in the way it frames Toowoomba's eastern edge and provides access to natural landscapes close to the city.
Lifestyle
Life around Redwood is shaped by the escarpment. The locality offers immediate access to bushland, tracks, trees and elevated terrain, giving the area a strong nature-based identity.
For nearby residents, Redwood is often valued as a place for walking, riding, birdlife and time outdoors. It provides a sense of retreat close to the city, with natural surroundings that feel very different from the busier streets of central Toowoomba.
The limited residential footprint means daily life is supported by surrounding suburbs. Shops, schools, health care, cafes and community facilities are found nearby rather than within Redwood itself.
The lifestyle associated with Redwood is quiet, green and recreation-focused. It suits people who value access to natural areas and the eastern escarpment while remaining close to Toowoomba's main services.
Travel
Redwood is accessed from Toowoomba's eastern side through roads connecting with East Toowoomba, Rangeville, Mount Lofty and the escarpment area. The terrain is steep in places, and travel is shaped by the range-side setting.
Private vehicles are the main way to reach nearby services, although walking and cycling are important for recreation within the surrounding reserve network. Public transport access is more relevant in neighbouring urban suburbs than within Redwood itself.
The Toowoomba CBD, hospitals, schools and major services are nearby by car. Travel patterns are therefore short and city-oriented for services, with the locality itself serving more as a natural and recreational edge than a service centre.
Schools & Amenities
Redwood has limited internal services, with practical amenities found in surrounding Toowoomba suburbs. East Toowoomba, Rangeville, Mount Lofty and the CBD provide access to schools, shops, cafes, medical services, hospitals and professional offices.
Families in the surrounding area can access a broad range of Toowoomba schooling options, including government and independent schools across the eastern and central parts of the city. Sport, extracurricular activities and health services are also reached in nearby suburbs.
The key amenity of Redwood is recreation. Bushland reserves, walking tracks, cycling areas, natural vegetation and escarpment outlooks provide a major outdoor asset close to the city.
Local Schools
Withcott State School
Distance: 2.30 km
State School
Sector: State
Years: Prep Year – Year 6
Students: 245
26 Biggs Road, Withcott
Phone: (07) 4614 9333
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Toowoomba Anglican School (Toowoomba)
Distance: 2.50 km
Non-State School
Sector: Non-State (Independent)
Years: Prep Year – Year 12
Students: 674
2 Campbell Street, Toowoomba
Phone: (07) 4639 8111
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Fairholme College (Toowoomba)
Distance: 2.54 km
Non-State School
Sector: Non-State (Independent)
Years: Prep Year – Year 12
Students: 837
40 Wirra Wirra Street, Toowoomba
Phone: (07) 4688 4688
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Mater Dei Primary School (Toowoomba)
Distance: 2.73 km
Non-State School
Sector: Non-State (Catholic)
Years: Prep Year – Year 6
Students: 420
53 Curzon Street, Toowoomba
Phone: (07) 4637 6100
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Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School
Distance: 2.87 km
Non-State School
Sector: Non-State (Independent)
Years: Prep Year – Year 6
Students: 41
3-7 Bowtell Street, Toowoomba
Phone: (07) 4635 1413
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School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.
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