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

Taigum-Fitzgibbon's population is around 15,451 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,354 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,097. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,202 in June 2024 and an additional 233 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,460 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Taigum-Fitzgibbon's growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (7.0%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilised. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median is expected by 2041, with the area expected to expand by 1,702 persons, reflecting an increase of 9.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Taigum - Fitzgibbon has seen approximately 62 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 310 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 47 approvals have been recorded to date. On average, 3.8 new residents are associated with each home built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that demand is outpacing supply. This typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction cost of new homes is $279,000. In the current financial year, $32.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Taigum - Fitzgibbon records elevated construction activity, with 40.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity in Taigum - Fitzgibbon comprises 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% attached dwellings.

This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 62.0% houses. This trend may indicate decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 371 people per dwelling approval, Taigum - Fitzgibbon demonstrates a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add approximately 1,453 residents by 2041. At current development rates, 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 24 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Taigum Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), Beams Road Upgrade (Lacey Road to Handford Road), Carseldine Village - a 5-Star Green Star Community, and Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Taigum - Fitzgibbon has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 11.8% over the past year.

As of that date, 8,402 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was somewhat lower at 61.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing sectors. The area shows a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

In contrast, construction employs only 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 11.8%, while labour force grew by 11.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from QLD as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 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.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Taigum - Fitzgibbon SA2 had a lower than average income level nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $53,410 and the average income stood at $60,736. These figures compared to Greater Brisbane's of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,882 (median) and $69,233 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Taigum - Fitzgibbon, between the 39th and 45th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that the largest segment comprised 35.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,469 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

Dwelling structure in Taigum - Fitzgibbon, as per the latest Census, consisted of 62.5% houses and 37.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metropolitan area had 75.4% houses and 24.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taigum - Fitzgibbon was at 25.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (37.2%) or rented (37.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,679, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,800. Median weekly rent was $390, higher than Brisbane metro's $375. Nationally, Taigum - Fitzgibbon's mortgage repayments were below 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 30.3% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 31.9%, exceeding Queensland's average of 25.7% and the SA3 area's rate of 28.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (19.8%).

Educational participation is high at 27.9%, with 9.4% enrolled in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, 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

Transport analysis shows 39 active transport stops operating within Taigum-Fitzgibbon area. These include a mix of train and bus services, with 35 individual routes in total providing 2,738 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 220 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 391 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 70 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Taigum - Fitzgibbon are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average health outcomes in Taigum - Fitzgibbon compared to national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~7,725 people), compared to 52.6% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 7.9% and 7.6% of residents respectively. 69.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.8% across Greater Brisbane. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.0%, with 3,241 people in this age group compared to 18.5% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges requiring more attention 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 high on cultural diversity, with 34.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Taigum-Fitzgibbon, comprising 46.6% of people. Notably, 8.3% of the population identifies as Other, compared to the regional average of 3.7%.

In terms of ancestry, English (21.9%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (16.5%) are the top three groups in Taigum-Fitzgibbon, with Other being substantially higher than the regional average of 10.2%. Filipino (4.0% vs 2.1%), Indian (7.7% vs 3.3%), and Samoan (1.0% vs 0.6%) are notably overrepresented in Taigum-Fitzgibbon compared to Greater Brisbane.

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 (9.1%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75-84 age group has increased from 7.2% to 9.1%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 15.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Taigum-Fitzgibbon's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 61%, adding 863 residents to reach 2,268. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 69% of population growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.