Birdwood Terrace in Toowong carries both historical weight and enduring appeal. Named in honour of Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood, the street not only reflects a legacy of military leadership but also showcases a tightly held, prestigious neighbourhood.
REMEMBRANCE: Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood
Birdwood Terrace is one of Brisbane’s recognised Streets of Remembrance, paying tribute to Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood — a senior officer in Britain’s pre-1914 Indian Army and commander of the Australian and New Zealand forces from 1914. Under his leadership, the ‘A and NZ Army Corps’ was formed, comprising the Australian Imperial Force’s First Division and the New Zealand and Australian Division. His legacy is etched into this street, which now bears commemorative badges acknowledging his service during the ANZAC campaign.
Brisbane City Council’s Streets of Remembrance project places Australian Defence Force Rising Sun and Royal Australian Navy badges on street signs named after key military figures, Victoria Cross recipients, or ANZAC-related locations and events. To date, the project has added 757 badges across 230 locations, honouring 161 significant people, places, and events.
With 85% of properties owner-occupied, Birdwood Terrace demonstrates strong community commitment. Residents typically stay 11 years and 9 months, and 39% have lived on the street for over a decade — highlighting both stability and prestige in this elevated, green corridor of Toowong.
Birdwood Terrace, Toowong Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 96 houses, 3 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 11 years, 9 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 39%
Birdwood Terrace, Toowong – As It Looked in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON BIRDWOOD TERRACE, TOOWONG
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 313 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $3,100,000 | Feb 2025 |
| 233 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $2,300,000 | Nov 2024 |
| 235A Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $2,200,000 | Sep 2024 |
| 237 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $2,400,000 | Aug 2024 |
| 368 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $1,070,000 | Aug 2024 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON BIRDWOOD TERRACE FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 193 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $51,000 | Oct 1980 |
| 171 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $32,500 | Sep 1977 |
| 217 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong | $29,500 | Aug 1976 |
TOOWONG SUBURB PROFILE
| Property Type | Median Price 2025 | Median Price 2021 | Typical Increase |
| 3 Bedroom House | $1,500,000 | $870,000 | $630,000 |
| 4 Bedroom House | $2,048,000 | $1,380,000 | $668,000 |
| 5 Bedroom House | $2,900,000 | $1,900,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 1 Bedroom Unit | $510,000 | $350,000 | $160,000 |
| 2 Bedroom Unit | $705,000 | $435,000 | $270,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Unit | $1,138,000 | $735,000 | $403,000 |
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