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Dentist jobs and cost of living in Toowoomba, QLD
The garden city on the range above Brisbane, with a university, mild weather and a strong regional hub.
What is left over in Toowoomba?
Using the national median dentist income (A$131,588 at five days), tax, rent sized to the household and our living cost assumptions. It ranks 2 of 16 places for a single dentist.
| Household | Left over a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| Just you | A$50,450 | A$4,204 |
| You and a partner earning A$40k (illustrative) | A$70,858 | A$5,905 |
| Couple and one child, partner earning A$40k, temporary visa, 5 days of childcare | A$26,338 | A$2,195 |
Is Toowoomba short of dentists?
Outer regional areas: about 39 dentists per 100,000 people. Fewer dentists per person. A 2026 federal modelling report describes the dental workforce challenge as mainly one of distribution: dentists are concentrated in cities, while regional and remote areas have fewer per person. That is a general signal, not a promise of work in Toowoomba. See the Dental Practitioner Supply and Demand Compendium (April 2026) and a 2026 summary of the AIHW figures.
Frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Toowoomba?
Our figure is about A$490 a week for a typical home (Sources disagree: $435 (small sample, Jun quarter 2026) to $550 (suburb), 2026). It is graded C for confidence. Midpoint of conflicting figures.. A one-bedroom is usually cheaper and a family home more.
Is Toowoomba a regional area for visas?
Under the common reading of the 491 visa definition (everywhere except Greater Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane), Toowoomba counts as regional. Check the official Home Affairs postcode list before relying on this.
What is the weather like in Toowoomba?
Roughly 29°C on an average January day and 18°C on an average July day (rounded long-term averages; check the Bureau of Meteorology for exact figures). Remember January is summer in Australia.
Are dentists needed in Toowoomba?
Outer regional areas: about 39 dentists per 100,000 people. Fewer dentists per person. Federal modelling suggests the shortage is mostly about where dentists work rather than how many there are. This is a general signal, not a job listing for Toowoomba.
How far is Toowoomba from the nearest capital?
Toowoomba is about 125 km by road from Brisbane, the nearest capital.
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General information only, not financial, tax, visa or migration advice. Figures are indicative and change. OSCE Coach is operated by SQH Technologies and is not affiliated with the Australian Dental Council.