The exact origin of the city's current name is unknown, although it is widely accepted that the name derives from an Aboriginal language.
When Toowoomba was first discovered by Europeans, it wa… 展开

Toowoomba is on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, around 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level. A few streets lie on the eastern edge of the range, but the majority of the city is situated west of the divide.
The city is situat… 展开

Giabal and Jarowair are recognised as the two main Aboriginal language groups of the Toowoomba with Giabal extending south of the city while Jarowair extends north of the city. The Jarowair (also known as Yarowair, Yarow-wair, Barr… 展开

Toowoomba has a temperate climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa) or otherwise known as a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The city's inland location as well as elevation and ex… 展开