78 Richer Street, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
78 Richer Street is a standalone house. It is listed simply as a “House” in the property features.
According to the 2021 census, the median weekly household income in Toowong is $1,927. This reflects the relatively affluent nature of the suburb.
Within about 0.6 km you’ll find Toowong Cemetery, the Caskey Monument and Trooper Cobb’s Grave. To the north, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot‑tha and the Mount Coot‑tha Library are each roughly 0.5 km away.
The Toowong train station on the Ipswich and Springfield lines is located beneath Toowong Village, a short walk from the property. Buses run along Coronation Drive and High Street, and the Regatta CityCat stop nearby provides river transport to the CBD.
You’re close to Purtell Park, a rugby league ground about 0.9 km away, and Toowong Memorial Park with football ovals and a basketball centre. The suburb also offers extensive bike paths along Coronation Drive and the Western Freeway.
Toowong developed after the Ipswich railway line arrived in 1875, evolving from a suburb of detached villas for city workers to a mixed‑density residential area. It sits between Mount Coot‑tha and the Brisbane River and features a rich heritage, including numerous historic houses and public buildings.
The suburb is serviced by Coronation Drive and Milton Road from the north, while M5/Metroad 5 and the Western Freeway run nearby to the south and west. These routes link Toowong quickly to Brisbane’s inner city and surrounding suburbs.
