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About Toowoomba
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Toowoomba is 90 minutes drive west of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane, and two hours from the Gold
Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches. With a population of nearly 90,000 people, Toowoomba is Australia's
second largest inland city after Canberra, the nation's capital. It's a wonderful city to live
in!The city sits on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, around 700 metres above sea level. Toowoomba enjoys four distinct seasons and the rich volcanic soil in the region helps maintain the 150 public parks that are scattered across the city. Jacaranda, Liquidamber and Camphor Laurel trees line many of the city streets. The city's reputation as 'The Garden City' is highlighted during the Australian Carnival of Flowers festival held in September each year. |
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 The city has twice been voted the best city to live in Australia! Factors which influenced
this included the city's low cost of living, pleasant surroundings, clean air and the safe, friendly
atmosphere. It has the benefits of city living without the pollution!Toowoomba's climate is pleasant with temperatures averaging 27 degrees celsius in summer and 17 degrees celsius in winter. |
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Toowoomba, once a regional city mainly servicing the rural sector, is fast becoming the cosmopolitan
hub of southern Queensland with fine restaurants, cafes, antique shops and modern shopping centres
both in the centre of the city and in surburban areas. Its architectural heritage is varied and
interesting.
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