74% of residents selected ‘Feeling safe’ as an important attribute when considering what makes somewhere a good place to live, making it the 1st most important liveability aspect for Toowoomba residents overall. Residents rated their experience of ‘Feeling safe’ in their local area 4.6 out of 10, on average, making it the 15th most positively experienced attribute of 16. In comparison to Australia: 2023, residents of Toowoomba placed greater importance on Feeling safe and reported worse local area experiences. In comparison to June 2022, residents of Toowoomba placed greater importance on Feeling safe and reported worse local area experiences.
