What’s Happening?
ALDI opened its latest Toowoomba City supermarket at 8:30am on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, inside Hooper Centre Shopping Village.
The opening brings ALDI’s exclusive product range and lower-priced groceries closer to local shoppers, including fresh food and household essentials.
Customers can also find Australian fruit and vegetables delivered daily, 100% Australian fresh meat and the retailer’s popular Special Buys.
Why It Matters?
The opening gives Toowoomba residents another grocery shopping option, with ALDI focusing on affordable products without compromising quality.
ALDI Australia Regional Managing Director Tremaine Spillane said the new location would help more households manage their grocery spending.
“We’re excited to bring ALDI to Toowoomba City and give more local shoppers access to the high-quality products, low ALDI prices and great value we’re known for. Whether it’s the weekly grocery shop, fresh everyday essentials or a Special Buy from the middle aisle, we’re focused on helping customers get more from their grocery budget every time they visit. Our Price Promise remains as strong as ever, helping Aussie households save up to $3,000 a year*. We look forward to welcoming the Toowoomba community through our doors at Hooper Centre Shopping Village and showing that great quality doesn’t have to come with a high price tag.”
Local Impact
Beyond providing another shopping option, the new supermarket creates local employment through full-time and part-time positions.
Residents will also have access to products developed through ALDI’s partnerships with Australian businesses, alongside its range of everyday essentials.
The store’s modern interior and straightforward layout aim to make grocery shopping easier, particularly for customers visiting ALDI for the first time.
By the Numbers
The new supermarket adds retail space, employment opportunities and shopping facilities to Toowoomba City.
- 1,500 square metres: The new store provides a spacious shopping area with a modern interior and a simple layout.
- 15 new jobs: The opening creates full-time and part-time employment opportunities for people in the local community.
- Six self-checkouts: The store includes self-service checkout facilities, giving customers another way to complete their purchases.
Zoom In
Toowoomba shoppers can browse ALDI’s Special Buys range, with new products arriving every Wednesday and Saturday.
For first-time visitors, ALDI Shopping Expert Kylie Warnke recommends exploring the supermarket’s exclusive brands and trying products beyond familiar grocery items.
“Customers who haven’t shopped with us before or those looking to find some new favourites, should grab a 99 cent trolley token and head in store to check out the amazing range that we have to offer. We are confident that it’s not only the prices that will delight customers but also the amazing quality of ALDI’s exclusive brands, which are always winning awards,” Kylie says.
The new store will operate under the following trading hours:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 8:30am to 8pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 9pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 8pm |
| Saturday | 8am to 6pm |
| Sunday | 9am to 6pm |
Customers can find the supermarket at Hooper Centre, 187 Hume Street, Toowoomba City.
Zoom Out
ALDI’s expansion in Toowoomba forms part of its wider growth across Australia since opening its first two stores in 2001.
Those stores opened in Marrickville and near Bankstown Airport in Sydney, each stocking around 600 products from mostly unfamiliar brands.
Today, ALDI operates more than 600 Australian stores, with 88% of the population living within 20 kilometres of one.
The supermarket also works with more than 1,000 Australian business partners to develop its exclusive branded products. Its focus on price and product quality has earned nine consecutive Canstar Blue awards for Australia’s Most Satisfied Shoppers.
Meanwhile, the Australian Business Awards has recognised ALDI as an Employer of Choice for seven consecutive years. The retailer says it supports employees through above-market salaries, comprehensive training, wellness programs and paid parental leave.
What To Look For Next?
With the Toowoomba City store now open, local shoppers can access its regular grocery range throughout the week.
The changing Special Buys selection will also provide new products every Wednesday and Saturday, adding variety to the store’s everyday offerings. For more information, visit ALDI Australia.