Taringa (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Taringa has an estimated population of approximately 9,897 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,165 individuals (13.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,732 individuals. This shift is calculated from the local population of 9,869, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP publication from the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 101 verified new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size translates to a density of 4,875 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of all areas analyzed by Districts, which indicates that local land is a highly coveted asset. The 13.3% rate of growth in the suburb of Taringa since the 2021 census was higher than the countrywide benchmark (9.3%) and the state level, establishing it as a frontrunner for growth in the territory. Expansion in the local population was mostly spurred by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the total demographic growth over recent times.

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The workforce of the suburb of Taringa is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong presence of professional service workers and a jobless rate of 4.8%, based on Districts calculations of regional statistical indicators. As of March 2026, there are 5,882 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while the rate of workforce participation matches the Greater Brisbane level of 70.4%. Census records show that a substantial 31.2% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 restriction periods.

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The latest postcode-level ATO tax records for financial year 2023 analyzed by Districts show that household earnings in the suburb of Taringa are exceptionally high compared to national standards, with the median value calculated at $56,949 and the average income reaching $99,496. These figures stand in contrast to the Greater Brisbane medians of $58,236 and averages of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate incomes at roughly $63,418 for the median and $110,799 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that individual earnings place at the 76th percentile ($973 weekly), while total household earnings align with the 59th percentile. Looking at the income distribution, 33.8% of the population (representing 3,345 people) earn in the - range, which is very similar to the wider region where of individuals fall into this bracket. High housing costs take up of local incomes, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income measure places it in the th decile.

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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Taringa, recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 28.1% single-family houses and 71.9% other types of housing (such as duplexes, townhouses, and apartments), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other housing types. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Taringa matched the Brisbane metropolitan level of 25.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (25.0%) or occupied by tenants (49.5%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the locality was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $1,900, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $385, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Taringa are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs also exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 56.9%, consisting of 21.0% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 7.6% single parents. The remaining 43.1% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 31.7% and group housing making up 11.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is smaller than the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.

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Levels of education in the suburb of Taringa are much higher than wider regional and national benchmarks, with 57.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This major educational lead positions local residents well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational training accounts for 18.9% of credentials among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (10.1%).

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An analysis of public transport options shows 68 active transport stops situated within the suburb of Taringa, offering a combination of train and bus services. These facilities are utilized by 106 distinct routes, which support a total of 5,196 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is classified as outstanding, with residents living an average of 105 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb of Taringa is primarily a residential area, the majority of working residents travel out of the suburb to work, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 64%, followed by trains at 14% and buses at 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 0.9 per dwelling, which is below the wider regional average. A high 31.2% of residents work from home (according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-related workplace settings).

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Reviewing local health statistics shows excellent health indicators throughout the suburb of Taringa, according to Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low incidence of common health issues, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 67% of the population (6,593 people). This is higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Taringa displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable real estate markets, with 25.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.6% born in another country. The most common religious affiliation in the suburb of Taringa is Christianity, adhered to by 40.2% of residents. The most noticeable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across the Greater Brisbane area.

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With a median age of 33 years, residents of the suburb of Taringa are slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and notably younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Taringa has a higher share of residents aged 15 - 24 (21.3%) but a lower share of kids aged 5 - 14 (8.6%). The local concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is much higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 19.0% to 21.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 4.9% to 6.1%. At the same time, the to age cohort fell from to , and the to group declined from to . Demographic modeling indicates the age distribution of the suburb of Taringa will change significantly by . The + cohort is projected to grow the most, increasing by and adding residents to reach . Conversely, the number of children in the to bracket is forecast to decrease by .

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Taringa currently has an estimated 277 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 174 children aged 0-2 and 115 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 19% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 274 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 693. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.