39% of residents selected ‘Access to the natural environment (e.g. rivers, beaches, forests, parks, green spaces)’ as an important attribute when considering what makes somewhere a good place to live, making it the 4th most important liveability aspect for Toowoomba residents overall. Residents rated their experience of ‘Access to the natural environment (e.g. rivers, beaches, forests, parks, green spaces)’ in their local area 6.8 out of 10, on average, making it the 2nd most positively experienced attribute of 16. In comparison to Australia: 2023, residents of Toowoomba placed less importance on Access to the natural environment and reported worse local area experiences. In comparison to June 2022, residents of Toowoomba placed less importance on Access to the natural environment.
