Taigum - Fitzgibbon

Taigum - Fitzgibbon lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, Taigum - Fitzgibbon's population is approximately 15,575. This figure represents a growth of 1,478 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,097. The increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 15,445 in June 2025 and an additional 302 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,480 persons per square kilometer, placing Taigum - Fitzgibbon in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Between 2021 and 2026, Taigum - Fitzgibbon's population grew by 10.5%, outpacing both its SA3 area (7.7%) and SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.4% of overall population gains during this period, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, Taigum - Fitzgibbon is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area's population is projected to expand by 1,374 persons, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 8.0% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Taigum - Fitzgibbon among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Taigum - Fitzgibbon has seen approximately 62 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 310 homes. As of FY-26219 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.8 new residents per year are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand outpacing supply. This typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new homes is $279,000. In terms of commercial activity, Taigum - Fitzgibbon has registered $32.4 million in approvals this financial year. Comparatively, Taigum - Fitzgibbon records elevated construction levels relative to Greater Brisbane, being 39.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new building activity shows a skew towards compact living, with 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% attached dwellings.

This trend offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 62.0% houses. Taigum - Fitzgibbon demonstrates a developed market with around 371 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Taigum - Fitzgibbon is projected to add 1,244 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Taigum - Fitzgibbon has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), Carseldine Village - a 5-Star Green Star Community, Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass, and The Mills Taigum Precinct. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Taigum - Fitzgibbon ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Taigum - Fitzgibbon has an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.6%.

In December 2025, 8,570 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses in a moderate 16.9%, residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance at 1.3 times the regional level, while construction employs just 4.8% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 10.6%, labour force grew by 9.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Taigum - Fitzgibbon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The Taigum - Fitzgibbon SA2 had a lower income level than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $56,074 and the average stood at $63,381. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's figures were $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,444 (median) and $70,581 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Taigum - Fitzgibbon, between the 39th and 45th percentiles. Income analysis showed that the largest segment comprised 35.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,513 residents), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Taigum - Fitzgibbon displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Taigum - Fitzgibbon, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 62.5% houses and 37.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taigum - Fitzgibbon stood at 25.8%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (37.2%) or rented (37.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,679, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Taigum - Fitzgibbon's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Taigum - Fitzgibbon features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.5% of all households, including 28.9% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 30.3% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Taigum - Fitzgibbon exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate of 31.9%, exceeding the Queensland average of 25.7% and the SA3 area average of 28.2%, indicates a strong emphasis on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (19.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.4% in primary, 6.0% in secondary, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Taigum - Fitzgibbon has 39 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 routes, facilitating 2,749 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 220 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 80%, while train usage stands at 11%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.9% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 392 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Taigum - Fitzgibbon is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Taigum - Fitzgibbon faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age cohorts but more so among older adults. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~7,865 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (7.9%) and arthritis (7.6%). A majority of residents, 69.3%, report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Taigum - Fitzgibbon is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Taigum-Fitzgibbon scores highly on cultural diversity, with 34.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home (recorded in June 2021). Born overseas, 39.9% of the population was recorded as of June 2021. Christianity is the main religion in Taigum-Fitzgibbon, making up 46.6% of people in the area.

However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other religions, comprising 8.3% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.3%. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Taigum-Fitzgibbon are English at 21.9%, Australian at 18.7%, and Other at 16.5%, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Notably, Filipino ethnicity is overrepresented at 4.0% (vs 1.2% regionally), Indian at 7.7% (vs 2.0%), and Samoan at 1.0% (vs 0.9%).

Taigum - Fitzgibbon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Taigum - Fitzgibbon's median age is nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Taigum - Fitzgibbon has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (9.0%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 7.2% to 9.0%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 9.5% to 10.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 15.9% to 14.0%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 7.1% to 5.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Taigum - Fitzgibbon's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 50%, adding 703 residents to reach 2,099. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 69% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.