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Rent-to-Own Homes in Toowoomba

Discover a better path to homeownership in Toowoomba, combining flexibility, stability, and the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Your Deposit

$52,000
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How it works

A Better Path to Homeownership

1. Find Home

Find your ideal property on the open market with 0% upfront deposit and no LMI.

1. Choose Home

Find your ideal property on the open market with 0% upfront deposit and no LMI.

1. Find Home

Find your ideal property on the open market with 0% upfront deposit and no LMI.

2. Build Deposit

Move in and pay your normal rent plus a 50% weekly contribution that automatically grows your deposit in the background.

2. Build Deposit

Move in and pay your normal rent plus a 50% weekly contribution that automatically grows your deposit in the background.

2. Build Deposit

Move in and pay your normal rent plus a 50% weekly contribution that automatically grows your deposit in the background.

3. Buy When Ready

Once you've reached your deposit target in years 4–8, switch to a mortgage and complete your purchase.

3. Buy When Ready

Once you've reached your deposit target in years 4–8, switch to a mortgage and complete your purchase.

3. Buy When Ready

Once you've reached your deposit target in years 4–8, switch to a mortgage and complete your purchase.

Simple Pricing Options

New Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0% Setup Fee
No LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • Your choice of home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Free maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Established Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0.99% Setup Fee
No LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • Your choice of home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Free maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

New Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0% Setup Fee
No LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • Your choice of home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Full maintenance and repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Established Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0.99% Setup Fee
No LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • Your choice of home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Free maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

New Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0% Setup Fee
No LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • Your choice of home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Full maintenance and repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Established Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0.99% Setup Fee
No LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • Your choice of home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Full maintenance and repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Additional terms, fees, and costs apply. LMI may apply upon purchase. New homes must be from approved builder panel. View the breakdown in the calculator for more details.

Additional terms, fees, and costs apply. LMI may apply upon purchase. New homes must be from approved builder panel. View the breakdown in the calculator for more details.

👍 65%+

First-time application approval rate

🏠 $800k+

Average buying power of approved homebuyers

🎯 $100k+

Average deposit built after 6 years

House Price Data

Median house ~$524k (July 2025), +9.5 % y/y; five-year +71 % (CoreLogic, Re-Max).

Rent Data

Median rent ~$509/week; yield ~4.2 % (CoreLogic).

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Rent-to-Own Homes Calculator

Up to 16x cheaper than a mortgage
Initial Home Value
Home type
Before you move in
$3,320
After you move in
$993 p.w
Year you switch to a mortgage
Built deposit
$83k–$100k
Deposit as a %
7.1%–10.6%
Initial Home Value
Home type
Before you move in
$3,320
After you move in
$1,007 p.w
Year you switch to a mortgage
Built deposit
$85k–$101k
Deposit as a %
7.1%–10.6%
Initial Home Value
Home type
Before you move in
$3,320
After you move in
$1,010 p.w
Year you switch to a mortgage
Built deposit
$83k–$100k
Deposit as a %
7.1%–10.6%

*All figures are estimates. Mortgage comparison based on 'before you move in' costs for new homes using 5% deposit scheme. Terms and conditions apply.


*All figures are estimates. Mortgage comparison based on 'before you move in' costs for new homes using 5% deposit scheme. Terms and conditions apply.

Why Choose Rent-to-Buy Houses & Homes in Toowoomba

  1. Garden City Growth: Rent-to-Own Homes in Toowoomba

    Toowoomba, QLD—celebrated for its vibrant gardens, heritage architecture, and strong community spirit—has also seen rising property prices, making traditional homeownership harder to achieve. For many, saving a 10–20% deposit feels impossible.
    That’s why PublicSquare’s rent-to-own homes in Toowoomba offer a smarter pathway. Instead of waiting years to save, you can live in your chosen home while your rent plus a fixed top-up steadily builds into the deposit you’ll later use to buy it. It’s a clear, structured alternative for locals wanting security and long-term ownership. Learn more about our rent-to-own homes service at PublicSquare.

    How Rent-to-Own Works in Toowoomba

    Our process is designed to be transparent and achievable:

    • Eligibility check – we review your financial position and provide an estimate of your buying power (no impact on your credit history).

    • Choose your home in Toowoomba – find a property that suits your lifestyle and budget.

    • 0% upfront deposit – no need for the traditional 10–20% saving hurdle.

    • Build your deposit automatically – pay your rent plus a fixed 50% weekly top-up, which accumulates in the background.

    • Buy when ready – from Year 4 up to Year 8, you can switch to a mortgage and complete your purchase.

    Why Rent-to-Own Makes Sense in Toowoomba

    Choosing a rent-to-buy home in Toowoomba gives you the chance to:

    • Avoid wasting rent with nothing to show for it.

    • Live in your chosen home while preparing for ownership.

    • Enjoy predictable costs with fixed rent for the entire lease term.

    • Benefit from a purchase price set by an independent valuer within a predetermined price range—if the market value is higher, you keep the upside.

    • Access built-in safeguards if your circumstances change.
      This combination makes Toowoomba an attractive place to settle, with an affordable and flexible pathway to ownership.

  2. 2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

What homebuyers are saying in Toowoomba

“The best way of owning a home.”

Nicholous P.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Gives people a chance to make it and have something beautiful for themselves and their families.”

Katerina K.

Toowoomba, QLD

“An innovative way to combat the doom and gloom of never owning a home.”

Jessica G.

Toowoomba, QLD

“More information when answering questions. A little confusing”

Shania W.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Unique and incredible”

Ademola & Igbagbo

Toowoomba, QLD

“Curious”

Robert & Danni

Toowoomba, QLD

“No thanks”

Sharyn H.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Good”

Stirling & Star

Toowoomba, QLD

“So far so good.”

Joseph W.

Toowoomba, QLD

“The best way of owning a home.”

Nicholous P.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Gives people a chance to make it and have something beautiful for themselves and their families.”

Katerina K.

Toowoomba, QLD

“An innovative way to combat the doom and gloom of never owning a home.”

Jessica G.

Toowoomba, QLD

“More information when answering questions. A little confusing”

Shania W.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Unique and incredible”

Ademola & Igbagbo

Toowoomba, QLD

“Curious”

Robert & Danni

Toowoomba, QLD

“No thanks”

Sharyn H.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Good”

Stirling & Star

Toowoomba, QLD

“The best way of owning a home.”

Nicholous P.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Gives people a chance to make it and have something beautiful for themselves and their families.”

Katerina K.

Toowoomba, QLD

“An innovative way to combat the doom and gloom of never owning a home.”

Jessica G.

Toowoomba, QLD

“More information when answering questions. A little confusing”

Shania W.

Toowoomba, QLD

“Unique and incredible”

Ademola & Igbagbo

Toowoomba, QLD

“Curious”

Robert & Danni

Toowoomba, QLD

Come Home Sooner
0% Upfront Deposit

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Contact Us:

Tel. 1300 418 857

Offices: 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 4000 &
60 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000

Disclaimer: Terms, fees, costs, conditions, and waiting periods may apply. PublicSquare® is a registered trademark (No. 2315715) of PublicSquare Technology Pty Ltd, a real estate, software, and educational company holding Queensland real estate licence No. 4555627. Homebuyers are free to engage any broker or lender of their choice when completing their purchase. At that time, deposit requirements and Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply. PublicSquare homebuyers do not obtain legal ownership of the property until settlement of their purchase. The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, credit or other regulated products or advice. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or an Australian Credit Licence (ACL) and we do not provide financial or credit services. All Rent-to-Own and Rent-to-Sell related terms are governed exclusively by the terms of service available on this website and directly executed agreements with PublicSquare and/or between participating counterparties, and terms may vary between Australian states and territories to comply with local laws and regulations. If anything on this website is inconsistent with the executed agreements, the executed agreements, which may include additional terms, rights and obligations not set out on this website, shall prevail. Nothing on this website is a legally binding offer, warranty or guarantee, and the availability of program participation is subject to application criteria determined by PublicSquare and is not assured. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PublicSquare disclaims all liability for any representations, whether express or implied, made in connection with this website. No statement on this website should be relied upon as a warranty or guarantee unless expressly set out in the executed agreements. For more information please read the legal and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) pages on this website.
Come Home Sooner
0% Upfront Deposit

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Contact Us:

Tel. 1300 418 857

Offices: 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 4000 &
60 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000

Disclaimer: Terms, fees, costs, conditions, and waiting periods may apply. PublicSquare® is a registered trademark (No. 2315715) of PublicSquare Technology Pty Ltd, a real estate, software, and educational company holding Queensland real estate licence No. 4555627. Homebuyers are free to engage any broker or lender of their choice when completing their purchase. At that time, deposit requirements and Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply. PublicSquare homebuyers do not obtain legal ownership of the property until settlement of their purchase. The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, credit or other regulated products or advice. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or an Australian Credit Licence (ACL) and we do not provide financial or credit services. All Rent-to-Own and Rent-to-Sell related terms are governed exclusively by the terms of service available on this website and directly executed agreements with PublicSquare and/or between participating counterparties, and terms may vary between Australian states and territories to comply with local laws and regulations. If anything on this website is inconsistent with the executed agreements, the executed agreements, which may include additional terms, rights and obligations not set out on this website, shall prevail. Nothing on this website is a legally binding offer, warranty or guarantee, and the availability of program participation is subject to application criteria determined by PublicSquare and is not assured. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PublicSquare disclaims all liability for any representations, whether express or implied, made in connection with this website. No statement on this website should be relied upon as a warranty or guarantee unless expressly set out in the executed agreements. For more information please read the legal and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) pages on this website.
Come Home Sooner
0% Upfront Deposit

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

CONTACT US

Tel. 1300 418 857

71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
60 Martin Place, Sydney

Disclaimer: Terms, fees, costs, conditions, and waiting periods may apply. PublicSquare® is a registered trademark (No. 2315715) of PublicSquare Technology Pty Ltd, a real estate, software, and educational company holding Queensland real estate licence No. 4555627. Homebuyers are free to engage any broker or lender of their choice when completing their purchase. At that time, deposit requirements and Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply. PublicSquare homebuyers do not obtain legal ownership of the property until settlement of their purchase. The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, credit or other regulated products or advice. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or an Australian Credit Licence (ACL) and we do not provide financial or credit services. All Rent-to-Own and Rent-to-Sell related terms are governed exclusively by the terms of service available on this website and directly executed agreements with PublicSquare and/or between participating counterparties, and terms may vary between Australian states and territories to comply with local laws and regulations. If anything on this website is inconsistent with the executed agreements, the executed agreements, which may include additional terms, rights and obligations not set out on this website, shall prevail. Nothing on this website is a legally binding offer, warranty or guarantee, and the availability of program participation is subject to application criteria determined by PublicSquare and is not assured. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PublicSquare disclaims all liability for any representations, whether express or implied, made in connection with this website. No statement on this website should be relied upon as a warranty or guarantee unless expressly set out in the executed agreements. For more information please read the legal and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) pages on this website.