Taringa
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Taringa are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Taringa's population was approximately 10,075 as of August 2025. From the 2021 Census figure of 9,020 people, this reflects an increase of 1,055 individuals (11.7%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,998 in June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 4,774 persons per square kilometer, placing Taringa in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Taringa's growth rate exceeded the SA4 region (8.2%) and the national average, indicating significant population expansion since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.3% of overall population gains during recent periods in Taringa.

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 do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied. By 2041, Taringa's population is forecast to increase significantly by 2,435 persons, reflecting a total increase of 23.4% over the 17-year period from 2025.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Taringa recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Taringa has seen approximately 19 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, with a total of 98 approved between FY21 and FY25, and one so far in FY26. This results in an average of about 6.7 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed during this period. The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $2,108,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26 alone, $17.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Taringa has significantly less development activity, at 56.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's established nature is also reflected in its development activity being under the national average, suggesting potential planning limitations. New building activity shows a skew towards compact living, with 47.0% detached dwellings and 53.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (28.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes. The location has approximately 723 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead, Taringa is expected to grow by 2,358 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Taringa has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Beatrice Residences in Taringa, Indooroopilly Bikeway, Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, and Taringa Playground Park improvements project. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Taringa shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Taringa has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%.

As of June 2025, 6169 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Taringa is higher at 71.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Taringa shows particular strength in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 9%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by a higher count of Census working population than resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Taringa's labour force decreased by 1.5%, while employment decreased by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting potential local growth in Taringa of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Taringa had a median taxpayer income of $57,175 and an average of $99,961 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Using a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $63,870 (median) and $111,666 (average). According to census data, personal income ranks at the 77th percentile ($979 weekly), while household income is at the 60th percentile. Income analysis shows that 34.2% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% are in this range. Housing costs consume 15.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Taringa features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Taringa, as recorded in the latest Census, 28.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 71.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area, which had 48.9% houses and 51.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Taringa was 25.6%, lower than Brisbane metro's level. The majority of Taringa dwellings were either mortgaged (24.8%) or rented (49.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taringa was $1,900, below the Brisbane metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Taringa was $385, compared to Brisbane's $410. Nationally, Taringa's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Taringa features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households compose 56.7% of all households, including 21.3% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.3%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 11.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Taringa performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational attainment in Taringa is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 57.8% of residents aged 15 years and above have university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 34.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications among residents aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas comprising 9.1% and certificates making up 10.3%.

Educational participation is high in Taringa, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.8% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities may be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Taringa has 71 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 93 different routes, accommodating a total of 5,460 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 102 meters from their nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 780 trips per day, resulting in approximately 76 weekly trips per individual stop.

Taringa's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Taringa. Prevalence of common health conditions is very low across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (7,153 people), compared to 66.6% across Greater Brisbane and 55.3% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 10.0% of residents and asthma impacting 7.7%. Notably, 73.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.7% across Greater Brisbane. As of the latest data, 14.7% of Taringa's population are aged 65 and over (1,481 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Taringa was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Taringa, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets with 26.2% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Taringa, composing 40.0% of its population. Hinduism, however, is notably overrepresented at 3.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.9%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups are English at 25.0%, Australian at 18.5%, and Other at 11.7%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Korean is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Spanish at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Russian at 0.5% equal to the regional figure.

Taringa's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Taringa's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Taringa has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (20.0%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.5%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 4.7% to 6.3%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 18.8% to 20.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has declined from 15.0% to 13.7%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 21.2% to 20.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Taringa's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 85+ cohort (221%), adding 474 residents to reach a total of 689. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 0-4 age cohorts.